Possible changes to Israel's conscription laws could require ultra-Orthodox men to serve in the military, a shift from their current exemption. This has sparked debates within the community, with some rabbis advocating for equal distribution of the military burden and others expressing concerns about maintaining their traditional way of life.
Police use wild camera to capture 16 cases of illegal dumping at a nature reserve parking lot, ranging from household waste to refrigerators. More cameras will be deployed in the future to deter further dumping.
Ghent-Wevelgem was won by Lorena Wiebes, who narrowly beat Elisa Balsamo in an exciting sprint. Top favorites Lotte Kopecky and Marlen Reusser could not make a difference on the hill zone, leaving a group of top sprinters to sprint to the line. For Wiebes, this is her first major Flemish classics win and gives her confidence for the upcoming races.
Deadly attack in Moscow suburb rises to 137; identification of victims underway, terror suspects transferred to headquarters investigators and link to Ukraine suggested but not proven.
134 Israeli hostages remain in Gaza, causing great concern for their health and safety. Both the Israeli government and the Red Cross are facing backlash and accusations of not doing enough to secure their release.
CDA leader Bontenbal warns that freedom is at risk with populist parties such as the PVV, which he says pursue only selfish interests and undermine the rule of law. He calls for voting for European parties that work for unity and shared values, rather than selfishness and polarization.