Thailand says its air force has targeted Cambodian military positions after cross-border clashes around contested temples and villages. Cambodia accuses Thailand of breaching a recently negotiated ceasefire and shelling civilian zones. Regional diplomats warn the escalation threatens wider instability in Southeast Asia and are urging both sides back to negotiations.

This happened in India’s Goa state. Emergency officials report at least two dozen deaths after the blaze swept the popular coastal venue overnight, trapping people near exits. Authorities say the cause of the fire is under investigation, and inspectors are reviewing whether safety rules were ignored. Survivors describe panic as power failed and visibility dropped, while families search hospitals and morgues for missing relatives.

Federal agents have made a breakthrough in one of the most puzzling cases from the Capitol riot, arresting a suspect they believe planted pipe bombs. ​ Authorities say the man was taken into custody in Virginia on Thursday morning, almost five years after the devices were discovered. The bombs were placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee buildings the night before the January 6 attack, and investigators have long said they were capable of causing serious harm.

This happened in Tennessee after votes were counted Wednesday, preserving their narrow advantage heading into next year’s fight for control. ​ Networks projected a GOP win in the special election. The margin was slimmer than earlier cycles. Certification and swearing-in are expected soon, keeping the party’s tally steady.

This happened after after reports that two young brothers gathering firewood were killed by an Israeli drone strike. ​ Media outlets, citing local health officials and family members, say the boys were eight and ten years old and had been sent out by their father to collect wood when they were hit. Israeli authorities have not publicly released detailed findings on the specific incident but say operations target militant threats. Humanitarian groups are again highlighting the dangers civilians face in crowded conflict zones.

Data from Adobe Analytics show Americans shelled out about 11.8 billion dollars in online purchases, topping last year’s mark and setting a new one-day e-commerce record. Electronics, toys, and clothing were among the hottest categories, bolstered by steep discounts and extended flash sales from major retailers.

The subsidies will extend for two more years, aiming to keep health coverage costs from spiking. ​ A White House proposal circulated to lawmakers would continue key federal payments that help millions of Americans afford marketplace insurance plans. Advisers frame the move as a temporary fix while the administration pursues a longer-term overhaul of health policy.

U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie ruled that special prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed, invalidating the indictments. The decision halts high-profile prosecutions that accused the two officials of abusing power in separate investigations involving Donald Trump. Prosecutors can appeal, but legal experts say the opinion raises broader questions.​

This happened near Times Square in New York City, leaving one person dead and sending others scrambling for safety. Officers responded to reports of gunfire just before dawn, discovering a chaotic scene with multiple individuals injured or seeking help. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the area, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in identifying those involved.