The dangerous escalation between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan dominated coverage throughout the day, following India's missile strikes on "terrorist camps" that killed at least 26 people in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan vowed military retaliation, with its Prime Minister directing armed forces to take "action" and reportedly moving tanks into position by afternoon. Pakistani officials claimed to have shot down multiple Indian fighter jets, calling the attacks an "act of war."
The Vatican conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor began, with cardinals entering the Sistine Chapel and black smoke signaling no pope was elected in the first round of voting.
Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League after a 2-1 defeat to PSG, while reports revealed Liam Payne died without a will, leaving questions about his £24 million estate's inheritance.