Rutte needs support from almost all NATO member states for his appointment as new secretary general, but there are still four obstructionists to be persuaded at the NATO summit in Brussels.
Senate postpones consideration of bill to stop gas extraction in Groningen due to concerns over security of supply. Outgoing State Secretary Vijlbrief hopes for quick answers and closure of gas extraction sites this month.
Prosecutor demands 12-year prison sentence for man who drove family to death under influence at high speed, relatives and prosecution accuse defendant of calculating behavior during trial.
Iran has announced revenge for the death of an Iranian general in an Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, which experts say could lead to further escalation in the shadow war between the two countries.
Adidas and the German Football Association (DFB) have stopped sales of the new national team jersey with the number 44 due to the font resembling the infamous Nazi logo, and are working on a new design for the number 4 as well. The move comes after social media backlash and highlights the brand's values of diversity and inclusivity.
More people are already taking matters into their own hands and recording in a "living will" who may make future decisions about their finances and medical care if they are no longer able to do so themselves. This not only provides peace and security for the individual, but also prevents family strife and problems with guardianship.