China’s Communist Party has begun a key four-day meeting in Beijing to discuss its 15th Five-Year Plan and make critical leadership appointments amid 4.8% GDP growth.

Houthi forces raided a UN office in Sanaa, detaining at least 20 staff members accused of espionage. The UN is negotiating their release amid rising tensions in Yemen.

Israel suspended humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza after an airstrike killed six Hamas fighters, including a senior commander, in one of the deadliest incidents since the ceasefire.

A cargo plane crashed into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport during landing, killing two ground staff and injuring several others, in a rare aviation tragedy for the city.

Priceless historical jewels were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris after thieves broke in through a window and fled on motorcycles. French authorities have launched an investigation.