Morning papers reported a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake striking Myanmar, Thailand, and parts of China, with death toll reaching 144 by afternoon, and 117 missing from a collapsed building in Thailand. Coverage intensified throughout the day as casualties mounted.
The Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia unanimously absolved footballer Dani Alves of sexual assault charges, overturning his previous conviction and sparking debate about the "Solo sí es sí" consent law, with critics questioning "who will report now?"
Treasury and Labor ministries reached an agreement allowing minimum wage earners to avoid paying income tax in 2025, resolving their public dispute from previous days.
US Vice President Vance stirred controversy by suggesting Denmark has "neglected" Greenland's defense, implying future American interest in the territory and extending the Trump administration's protectionist positioning seen in car tariffs imposed yesterday.