The regional Brabant party Lokaal Brabant has chosen not to participate in the upcoming Lower House elections after all, due to insufficient preparation time. However, the trend of regional parties seeking to enter national politics is evident, with several more newly registered with the Electoral Council.
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot dominates Tour de France Femmes, taking yellow jersey from Kim Le Court in a grueling stage through the Alps. Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma are among the top contenders who were unable to keep up, as Ferrand-Prévot solos her way to victory and secures the overall lead.
The Canal Parade in Amsterdam proceeded peacefully, according to police, with a few incidents. Demonstrators against main sponsor Booking.com were detained, and organizers and participants used the event to spread political messages.
A report by two Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies indicates that a bribery operation involving the misappropriation of funds intended for military procurement has taken place. Among others, a member of parliament and a National Guard unit were allegedly involved and received up to 30 percent of the contract value as bribes. President Zelensky has praised the report, stressing that there is no room for corruption.
Mayor Karácsony questioned by Hungarian prosecutor for co-organizing Pride; refuses to answer questions and is supported by hundreds of supporters.
On the farm of Martin Lines, the pressures of a difficult summer for British farmers are evident in the midst of a bountiful harvest aided by ideal weather conditions. Lines, who has been farming in Cambridgeshire for almost a century, is adapting to the new reality of climate change by implementing more sustainable practices with the help of scientists and the freedom provided by Brexit.