The Netherlands joins a growing list of countries suspending financial support to the UN aid agency UNRWA pending an investigation into the alleged involvement of staff in Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel, resulting in major political and humanitarian risks according to the PLO leader.
Train disruptions expected as ProRail addresses viaduct construction issues on high-speed line between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Repairs estimated to take a significant amount of time, but no official timeline given.
Prison employee in Alphen aan den Rijn fired for damaging condoms intended for inmates, as the DJI investigates the incident and another employee was previously dismissed for attempting to smuggle drugs into the facility.
Amsterdam court prohibits newspaper AD from publishing new stories about alleged bribery scandal involving Khalid Kasem, after judge rules that protection of others' rights outweighs press freedom. Royce de Vries, who filed the case, and AD's editor are considering an appeal, while the Amsterdam Bar Association, who intervened in the case, is pleased with the ruling.
Fire rages at largest private hospital in Iran with patients being evacuated and help from surrounding city called in.
Apple is lowering app fees for EU developers, as long as they agree to new terms and conditions, to comply with new EU legislation; this may also lead to cheaper purchases for consumers and the possibility of alternative app stores for Apple devices. Other tech giants, including Meta and Google, are also making changes to comply with the new laws, but it remains unclear if these changes will satisfy the European Commission.