The Dam tot Damloop, the popular running event between Amsterdam and Zaandam, has been halted due to the heat. Several measures, such as more water stations and staggered start times, were not enough to ensure the safety of the participants, so the last two start groups were not allowed to run.
Summer ends on a warm note in the Netherlands as people flock to terraces, nature reserves, and beaches to enjoy the last sunny days. However, with the official start of autumn today, the weather is expected to gradually cool down with rain and windy days ahead.
SPD appears to have become the largest in the state elections in Brandenburg, with the radical-right party AfD right behind them. Despite AfD's hopes of becoming the largest, they call the result a great success and AfD appears to have finished over 6 percentage points higher than in 2019.
Verstappen's ultra-short answers and evasiveness caused a chaotic press conference after qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, as he refuses to risk further penalties after previous comments resulted in fines. Despite the awkward tension, Verstappen's strong performance on the track brings hope for future races.
Preview for news website: Christian organization encourages conversations around voting for far-right parties and raising concerns about blaming refugees and Muslims for societal issues. New study materials being developed to help churches navigate these discussions.
Hamas claims that an Israeli attack on a school in Gaza killed 22 people, including many women and children, while the Israeli military says the school was being used as a Hamas command center. Witnesses and footage suggest that the victims were innocent civilians.