Flu wave to highest level in years, reports double in two weeks
Flu wave in the Netherlands doubles in two weeks; 100 in 100,000 report symptoms. Duration and intensity of epidemic still unclear.
Cabinet working on plan to release prisoners two weeks earlier
'Government plans to release prisoners two weeks early due to shortage of cells and guards, but faces opposition from PVV and VVD parties. Controversial measure aims to prevent suspects and convicts from being released randomly from police cells.'
Trump pushes boundaries with Gaza plan: 'This is predator capitalism'
At an official press event with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at his side, Trump made bold statements that have caused a stir worldwide. He suggested that the US should own Gaza and the Palestinians should leave and be absorbed by other neighboring countries. This raises concerns and threatens to put the two-state solution further out of sight.
China retaliates levies Trump, but proceeds with caution
China responded to Trump's additional levies with countermeasures, including import tariffs on raw materials and export restrictions on critical metals, and put two American companies on the untrustworthy-entities list for "violating the interests of Chinese companies.
Seven men convicted of continuing banned motorcycle club Satudarah
Seven men who continued the banned motorcycle club Satudarah were sentenced by the District Court in Den Bosch for maintaining the organizational structure and hierarchy, organizing Satudarah-related events, and participating in drug trafficking activities. One man received an eight-year prison sentence for leading an operation to import large amounts of cocaine, while the others were sentenced for maintaining Satudarah without direct involvement in drug trade.
Van der Plas on departure of disgruntled MP Helder: I am not a tyrant
BBB leader Van der Plas denies bad relationships in party, despite surprise resignation of MP Helder due to not feeling heard and being excluded from decision-making.