Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire agreement in Gaza, with a key component being the release of hostages and prisoners. This story provides an overview and view of some of these people, including a pediatrician, a prominent political prisoner and a pregnant woman.
Cabinet-Schoof is going to look for new solutions to prevent the Netherlands from "locking up" because of the nitrogen crisis, after the Council of State ruled that too much nitrogen is being emitted and this is damaging vulnerable natural areas. Prime Minister Schoof is taking the lead himself in finding alternative plans, stressing that this is an extremely complicated task with major consequences and public opposition as possible outcomes.
Sigrid Kaag, current United Nations Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid and Recovery in Gaza, has been chosen by Secretary-General Guterres to serve as the interim coordinator for the United Nations in the region, as the search for a permanent replacement continues.
Deadly alcohol poisoning strikes Istanbul as 30 people lose their lives and 65 are hospitalized due to tainted alcohol. Authorities in Turkey are cracking down on illegal alcohol sales after the recent increase in methanol poisonings.
More and more colleges and universities are setting goals for sustainable food, and a meat-free cafeteria is one of them. Not everyone agrees, but the trend seems irreversible.
Olympic athletes must choose between a damaged medal with emotional value or a shiny new replacement with no sentiment. The organization announced that returned medals will be destroyed and replaced with identical ones, creating doubts among athletes about preserving memories of their iconic achievements.