A devastating earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand dominated the day's coverage, with a Bangkok skyscraper collapse trapping at least 43 construction workers. By mid-morning, Thailand declared a state of emergency with Bangkok designated a disaster zone. The death toll in Myanmar reached at least 144 by afternoon, with fears of thousands more.
Domestically, coverage continued of yesterday's Amsterdam Dam stabbing, with police struggling to identify the suspect who used multiple knives. A British tourist who apprehended the suspect received official recognition from Mayor Halsema.
Cabinet tensions persisted with Prime Minister Schoof expressing extreme frustration over ministerial council leaks, while coalition negotiations on nitrogen policy stalled. The Public Prosecution Service reportedly halted operations due to persistent ICT problems.
International tensions escalated as Putin deployed more Arctic troops in response to Trump's Greenland plans, while US Vice President Vance claimed "Greenland is safer with the US than Denmark."