Nigerians in the city of Kano are suffering from the severe economic crisis, resulting in high bills and food prices. Local radio stations and wealthy residents are trying to alleviate the desperate situation, but little help is available for those hardest hit.
Dutch prime minister concerned about developments in the Middle East and calls on Iran to resume negotiations. Cabinet discusses implications of conflict at NATO summit and Dutch military in Iraq.
NATO member states, including Spain, agree to new draft text to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP. This is after adjustments and commitments from NATO to Spain, which now only has to spend 2.1 percent.
Belarusian blogger and opposition member Sergei Tikhonovskiy has been released from prison and reunited with his wife in Lithuania. His release is thanks to the efforts of President Trump and American Envoy Kellog, who met with Belarusian President Lukashenko to discuss improving relations and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Tikhonovskiy was initially sentenced to 18 years in prison for allegedly orchestrating riots and calling for violence against officials, after being barred from running in the 2020 election against Lukashenko.
Jong Oranje overwinters in European Championship semifinals after thrilling win over Portugal, AZ attacker Poku gives Netherlands win.
Tensions have risen within GroenLinks-PvdA over their new stance on Israel, leading to a call for calm from party leader Timmermans. In his final speech, Timmermans expressed gratitude for the members' support and emphasized the importance of stopping the war in Israel and standing up against weapons sales to war criminals.