Palestinians began returning to northern Gaza through the Netzarim corridor, following Netanyahu's announcement of a hostage deal. The movement coincided with the release of a commission report on the 2015 Hawija bombing, revealing Defense Ministry's deliberate risk-taking and inadequate intelligence gathering.
Chinese startup DeepSeek's announcement of more efficient AI models triggered significant drops in Dutch semiconductor stocks, particularly affecting ASML and Besi. The development suggested a potential shift in AI chip requirements.
The Drents Museum theft investigation continued with the discovery of a hammer on site, while Romanian authorities questioned the legitimacy of the stolen helmet's presence in Netherlands. Former Jumbo CEO Van Eerd faced prosecution demands to forfeit nearly half a million euros related to money laundering charges, with investigators dismissing his explanations about large cash transactions.