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.
Citroën is calling on 33,000 Dutch motorists to stop driving their cars because of dangerous airbags that in rare cases can deploy in a collision. So far, at least 36 deaths worldwide have been caused by these airbags. It will be weeks before the cars can be repaired and Citroën is not clear about arranging replacement transportation.
British parliament approves bill to legalize euthanasia for terminally ill patients, after possibility of amendment in House of Lords.
Heatwave forces cancellation of events in various parts of the Netherlands, while others implement measures to protect visitors and participants from temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees. Triathlon Holten and Amsterdam's Op de Ring festival make adjustments, but the half marathon in Roosendaal is back on due to lower temperatures.
Man and Dutchman suspected of unwitting complicity in reconnaissance for attacks on US and Canada, possibly at the behest of Russian intelligence.
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez writes to NATO chief Rutte that increasing defense spending to 5% is unreasonable and counterproductive, as it would require raising taxes, cutting public services, and delaying climate transition, making it incompatible with Spain's welfare state and global vision. Sanchez proposes a flexible formula instead of an optional 5% or excluding Spain altogether, as Trump pushes for the increase in defense spending.