- The historic Børsen (pictured) in Copenhagen, Denmark, catches fire.
- In retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Iran conducts missile and drone strikes against Israel.
- In the South Korean legislative election, the Democratic Party–led opposition alliance increases its majority in parliament.
- American football Hall of Fame running back, murder suspect and convicted criminal O. J. Simpson dies at the age of 76.
- Simon Harris becomes Taoiseach of Ireland after Leo Varadkar's resignation.
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