<p>Continuing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are leading to large-scale bombings and a state of emergency in Israel, while negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a cease-fire have yet to result in a compromise. Experts hold out hope for a solution, but the region is once again facing escalating violence and growing unrest.</p> <p></p>
Haas F1 Team in race against time as former sponsor seizes team's assets, complicating preparations for upcoming race in Italy.
Ukraine and Russia have exchanged 230 prisoners, with the assistance of the United Arab Emirates. This is the latest in a series of prisoner swaps between the two countries, with the exact number of prisoners released since 2022 remaining unverifiable.
Police in Germany are searching for the attacker responsible for a fatal knife attack in Solingen, with a 15-year-old boy being questioned as a possible suspect. Witnesses report a chaotic scene at a concert where multiple people were stabbed, and the community is in shock as authorities continue their investigation.
Several events, including a popular parade in Ede and a balloon festival in Barneveld, have been cancelled due to severe weather conditions, with storms expected to continue into the evening. A charity swim across the IJsselmeer was also halted mid-way due to strong winds and safety issues.
Ukraine commemorates its 33rd Independence Day with solemn events and a display of military power, as President Zelensky celebrates the successful use of a new drone produced in Ukraine and signs a law banning Russian-linked religious organizations. Celebrations also took place in cities around the world, including a festival in Zwolle attended by the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs.