Extreme heat in South and Southeast Asia has caused temperatures to reach up to 45 degrees in countries like Thailand, Myanmar, India, and the Philippines, leading to school closures and government warnings. Experts predict that this trend of record-breaking heat will continue, with 2023 potentially becoming the hottest year ever recorded globally.
'Roman visit of Catholic guild from Maastricht ends in theft of thousands of euros worth of uniforms and personal belongings, now forcing them to participate in processions in their own clothes.'
Israeli government and settlers continue to take more land from Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, with the largest area seized since the Oslo Accords in 1993. Despite repeated condemnations from Western leaders, progress towards a sustainable peace seems further away than ever.
Russian Commander admits Ukraine losing ground in fight against separatists, fierce battles continue around key city of Pokrovsk
A golden watch belonging to the richest passenger on the Titanic was sold for over a million euros at an auction in England, along with other items connected to the ship and its passengers. The watch, previously owned by American businessman John Jacob Astor IV, was found on his body after the disaster and passed down through his family before being purchased by an anonymous collector in the 1990s.
King Willem-Alexander celebrated his 57th birthday in Emmen, where he and his family were welcomed by enthusiastic fans and participated in various activities such as a quiz and games. Princess Alexia talked briefly about her gap year and the princesses wore stylish outfits from well-known brands.