The protests against the ban on 'traditional sport' Jallikattu continued this morning as thousands of people gathered at Chennai's Marina Beach. The protest was peaceful although police were stationed nearby in case of violence. The protesters said they wanted to protect their culture.
8:5A Haaretz investigation alleges that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu roughly 10 days before the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack, warning that Yahya Sinwar was planning a major operation.
8:7German police launched a major security operation after suspected improvised rocket-launch devices were reportedly discovered near a power substation close to the Weisweiler power plant in western Germany.