Bild reports the German government plans to cut the energy tax on gasoline by €0.14 per liter (≈$0.16) and is drafting an oil-price-linked gasoline price cap. The measure requires consultation with state premiers and funding arrangements remain unresolved, sources familiar with talks said.

Saudi civil defense says Khamis Mushait may be at potential risk.

SoftBank secured an additional $450m, expanding a syndicated credit facility to $6.5bn to fund increased AI investment, people familiar with the matter said. The prior $6.05bn facility was due to expire this month; the revision gives SoftBank another year to draw the enlarged line. More than 20 banks participated. It is unclear whether SoftBank has drawn or plans to draw the new capacity. The facility is priced at 210 bps over SOFR.