Israel's defense minister Katz said the IDF will remain in the security zone in Lebanon to protect northern Israel.

UK MP Andy Burnham said the UK needs to reduce water charges and energy bills.

Guangdong provincial government issued an implementation plan to boost services‑sector capacity. The plan supports Shenzhen Stock Exchange in deepening investment and financing reforms toward a world‑class exchange, backs Guangzhou Futures Exchange in expanding futures product offerings and building a full futures industry chain, and directs regulators and local governments to step up support for companies to list on regional equity markets to strengthen those markets' foundational functions.