A fire broke out in a commercial building in the Aliganj area of Lucknow, killing at least 15 people and injuring others. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the site and directed officials to oversee rescue and relief operations.

Two minor suspects opened fire inside a classroom at San Jose National High School. Three people were killed and 13 others were wounded. Police arrested both suspects, and authorities are investigating the motive and how the firearms were obtained.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, was found guilty on all 18 charges in a historical sex offences trial. His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson, was found to have aided and abetted several offences during a trial of the facts, which cannot result in a criminal conviction.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party. He said he would remain as caretaker prime minister until a new party leader is elected. The announcement followed increased internal party pressure after a by-election win by rival Andy Burnham.

Employee representatives of Czech Television and Czech Radio announced a 24-hour strike to protest the government’s plan to eliminate licence fees and move public broadcasters’ funding to the state budget. Organisers said hundreds of workers would take part while broadcasts would continue.