The SNHR says at least 544 civilians (including 130 children) have been killed, and another 2,117 people injured since a Russian-led Syrian government assault on the last rebel bastion in northwestern Syria began two months prior. (Al Jazeera)(Reuters)
At least 2 company employees are confirmed killed and two more are critically injured in an explosion at the industrial waste processing plant owned by Monotaro due to improper handling of spray cans. (nikkei.com)
Law and crime
American billionaire Jeffrey Epstein is arrested and faces new charges related to alleged sex crimes involving minors. (ABC News)