Germany's Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko knocked out England's top duo, Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, 8-4 in a shocking World Cup of Darts upset. Key checkouts from Pietreczko sealed victory, pushing Germany to the quarterfinals. Wales and the Netherlands also advanced after decisive wins.

Four people have lost their lives due to severe flooding in southern Germany, with significant disruptions to transport services. Among the deceased are a 43-year-old woman and a firefighter. Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the affected areas to discuss the current critical situation with regional officials and emphasized the urgency of tackling climate change.