French President Emmanuel Macron has headed to the Gulf as violent protests and unrest rock France, putting his government under mounting pressure. Protesters reportedly attempted to move towards the Élysée Palace, while shops and public buildings were looted or set ablaze during clashes. French authorities arrested thousands, and the government is considering local curfews to contain further violence. Macron condemned the unrest but refused to dismiss his interior minister, despite acknowledging security failures. The protests have been fuelled by soaring living costs and wider public grievances.

Yemen war has intensified between government-aligned forces and the Houthi movement. Videos released by Yemeni forces reportedly show drones pursuing vehicles and striking military targets near Marib and Al Jawf. The reported attacks target Houthi positions, military vehicles, barracks and gatherings. Yemen's armed forces say their Operation “Dawn of Yemen” involved 1,326 strikes against Houthi targets over a 24-hour period.