The Netherlands is sending a plane to Lebanon to help return civilians because of the uncertain situation in the country, after other European countries have already started repatriating their citizens. The cabinet has been criticized in the House of Representatives for its approach to evacuating Afghanistan in August 2021.
Man stabs three 5-year-old children in Swiss city of Zurich, one critically injured. Suspect, a 23-year-old man from China, apprehended by witnesses.
Iran has launched missile strikes against Israel in retaliation for the death of an ally of Iran by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. In response, Israel issued the air alert and the military announced limited and targeted actions against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The Netherlands has nearly 700,000 chronically ill people due to smoking, most of whom are male. The RIVM study emphasizes that the tobacco industry is responsible for these diseases and that the government must intervene to create a smoke-free generation.
Shona Shukrula makes history as the first female head referee at a men's professional soccer match when she whistles TOP Oss-ADO Den Haag in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie on Friday.
Hague parent company of Russian cigarette distributor expropriated by Russian government for 'economically significant activities,' impact on shareholders uncertain.