Ukraine launched one of its most expansive aerial assaults against Russia, deploying over 800 drones and striking critical logistics hubs like a Wildberries warehouse near Moscow. Russian forces responded with ballistic missile strikes across Ukraine, hitting civilian areas including a book market in Kyiv and a steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, resulting in casualties on both sides. In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opted to skip a visit to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of the country’s World War II surrender to manage diplomatic tensions with China and South Korea. However, several cabinet members and lawmakers did visit the site, prompting sharp protests from Beijing and Seoul regarding Japan's wartime history. In the technology sector, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg joined a growing list of executives publishing manifestos, advocating for open-source AI and downplaying risks associated with the technology despite warnings from the International Monetary Fund about global job displacement.