The deputy governor of Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, says that the country is likely to become a cashless society within the next three to five years. (Reuters)
Disasters and accidents
Two people died while 18 others are injured when a tank truck caught fire and exploded in the city of Rieti, Italy. (Sky Tg24)
A search and rescue operation is underway for 7 servicemen after an incident involving a US Marine CorpF/A-18 fighter jet and a KC-130 refueling aircraft off the coast of Japan. (BBC)