Russian warships have docked in the Cuban capital of Havana, with exercises and missile drills taking place in the Atlantic Ocean as a demonstration of Putin's influence near the US. While Cuba insists the visit is routine, the strengthening of ties between the two countries comes amid Cuba's economic crisis and Russia's assistance in the form of oil and infrastructure aid.
9-year-old Ukrainian girl, Valeriia, who fled to Germany two years ago due to the war, was found dead in a forest after going missing last week. Police suspect foul play and the investigation is focusing on the girl's social circle and family.
Witness statements and emotions fly back and forth during first day of trial of rapper Ali B, who is accused of sexual assault and rape by multiple women.
The brand-new Schoof Cabinet looks set to be governed by four politicians with extraordinary political careers as deputy prime ministers, including the controversial Gidi Markuszower. Three of them will have their own ministries and will regularly make the news because of their outspoken views and choice of words.
OM wants to use key witness in criminal trial around murders and shooting in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, experts plead for restraint because of concerns around reliability and safety. Dominique K. has already been convicted, but the prosecution hopes to make new arrests through his statements.
Sigrid Kaag, former Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs, has been UN Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction Coordinator in Gaza since January. In an exclusive interview with NIS in Jordan, she talks about her work and experiences in the area, where an international emergency conference is taking place today. Kaag emphasizes the enormous destruction and the urgent importance of aid in Gaza, where she will live in part from mid-June to work from there.