Philippines accuses China's coast guard of attacking a research vessel in South China Sea.

The Philippines accuses China's Coast Guard of firing water cannons and sideswiping a Philippine research vessel during a mission in the disputed South China Sea, risking the crew's lives. China claims two Philippine vessels illegally entered waters near Subi Reef and Sandy Cay, leading to a collision. Both sides blame each other, with the US ambassador condemning China's actions as unlawful.