Suspects in the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris for 10 million euros will face trial soon. The men, aged 69 and 71, known as "grandpa robbers", are awaiting sentencing in May.
The Hamas group announced the release of one hostage with dual citizenship and the return of the bodies of four dead prisoners. This is happening against the background of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Belgium has delayed the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine until 2026 due to delays in receiving F-35s. Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed continued support for Ukraine.
Intense rains in Niger led to widespread flooding, causing 339 deaths and displacing more than 1. 1 million people. The disaster caused significant damage to the country's infrastructure, cultural sites and schools.
An Israeli strike on a mosque in Deir al-Balah killed 21 people. The IDF claims to have attacked the Hamas command center located in the former mosque.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said there would be no ceasefire with Lebanese Hezbollah. He stressed that Israel will continue to fight until victory.
French police have set up security perimeters in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games. The city center is closed to traffic, a pass regime is introduced and 45,000 law enforcement officers are deployed to guard the opening ceremony on the Seine.