China A-share gaming sector strengthened; Dasheng Culture hit the daily limit, while Baotong Technology, Dianhun Network, Fuchun Co., Tom Cat and Caesar Culture also rose.

The University of Cambridge and a university spinout said an AI-designed candidate broad-spectrum avian influenza vaccine protected animals against multiple genetically distinct strains in preclinical studies. Researchers analysed global surveillance sequence data with AI to design “super-antigens” that capture conserved viral features, screened candidates in cells, then tested the selected immunogen in mice and ferrets. All vaccinated animals survived challenge with several strains that have previously infected humans; a comparison group given an existing avian influenza vaccine had roughly 50% survival. Lead researcher Jonathan Heeney said the candidate aims to offer broad protection against evolving avian influenza viruses and that AI substantially accelerates vaccine design.

Egyptian sources said on the 8th a Cairo–Aswan passenger train derailed in Giza province, killing the train driver. Earlier reports said four carriages derailed and at least 50 people were injured.