Two swimmers drowned off the French coast in the Gironde department after being swept away by strong currents. Local authorities confirmed the incident and highlighted the dangerous conditions in the water.
Hundreds of prisoners in the Venezuelan city of Barinas seized control of a prison on Sunday to protest against alleged torture. The inmates are demanding the resignation of the facility's director as part of their demonstration.
The World Health Organization reports that suspected Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 900. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on Sunday that 101 cases have been officially confirmed since the outbreak began.
Dutch driver Rinus 'Veekay' van Kalmthout achieved a career-best sixth-place finish at the Indy 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The victory went to Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist following a competitive sprint finish.
Eight Arab-Islamic nations have condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his treatment of activists detained while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Ben-Gvir released a video mocking the activists, some of whom later reported physical abuse by Israeli authorities during their detention.
Exit polls from Sunday's parliamentary elections in Cyprus indicate significant gains for far-right parties. Conversely, centrist parties that support independent President Nikos Christodoulides are expected to see a decline in support.