Concerns among cabinet and House over retrospective payment in high streets
Cabinet enters talks with payment services about age verification for retrospective payments in physical stores in response to concerns from MPs about rising debt.
Russian troops reach center of Ukrainian town of Vukhledar
Russian troops have reached the strategic town of Voehledar in eastern Ukraine, raising both the Russian and Soviet flags over the city hall. The town's capture could make it harder for Ukraine to defend the southern front in the ongoing conflict.
Netherlands helps 'hundreds' of civilians return from Lebanon
The Netherlands is sending a plane to Lebanon to help return civilians because of the uncertain situation in the country, after other European countries have already started repatriating their citizens. The cabinet has been criticized in the House of Representatives for its approach to evacuating Afghanistan in August 2021.
Children stabbed in Zurich, 5-year-old seriously injured
Man stabs three 5-year-old children in Swiss city of Zurich, one critically injured. Suspect, a 23-year-old man from China, apprehended by witnesses.
Iran fires missiles at Israel, unclear on numbers and damage
Iran has launched missile strikes against Israel in retaliation for the death of an ally of Iran by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. In response, Israel issued the air alert and the military announced limited and targeted actions against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
672,000 chronically ill due to tobacco, 'industry targets young people'
The Netherlands has nearly 700,000 chronically ill people due to smoking, most of whom are male. The RIVM study emphasizes that the tobacco industry is responsible for these diseases and that the government must intervene to create a smoke-free generation.