Portuguese police expanded their search for Madeleine McCann, using radar to scan roadwork trenches near Christian Brueckner's former locations while removing boxes of soil from an abandoned farmhouse. The operation follows the previous day's announcement of renewed investigation efforts.
Gaza violence escalated with reports of 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire at aid distribution centers, marking the second such incident in three days. By evening, authorities announced all aid centers would close Wednesday, with the IDF declaring nearby roads combat zones.
Defence spending pressures mounted as reports emerged that NATO will force Britain to increase military expenditure to 3.5% of GDP to maintain US alliance, building on Starmer's war-readiness declaration from the previous day.
Evening brought an unexpected rupture between Trump allies, with Elon Musk calling Trump's tax legislation a "disgusting abomination." Three Britons faced execution in Bali for alleged cocaine smuggling, while cabinet revolt against Starmer's spending review intensified domestic political tensions.