The civil case against Sywert van Lienden, Bernd Damme and Camille van Gestel over their earnings from the mouthpiece deal revolves around who is entitled to the millions in profits: the State or the non-profit foundation SHA. The three entrepreneurs and the current board of the SHA want a settlement, while SHA employees prefer a court ruling. The case continues in May and the verdict is expected in November.
Marineship Zr. Ms. Karel Doorman is deployed to the Rode Zee as part of the EU-mission to protect international shipping from attacks by Jemen's Houthi rebels. The ship will serve as a logistics support vessel and tactical headquarters, equipped with medical facilities and a Swedish military trauma team.
Leiden neighbor receives expressions of support after cowardly anonymous letter suggesting her leave for retirement home, filled with flowers, cards and chocolates after social media call from local residents and is now receiving even more sympathetic mail.
In his second victory at the Luik-Bastenaken-Luik cycling monument, Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar proved to be the strongest on the grueling climbs, leaving his competitors behind for a solo win after 34 kilometers. Despite a challenging course and crashes affecting top contenders, Pogacar's UAE team ensured a dominant performance in the final spring classic race.
Grace Brown wins Liège-Bastogne-Liège with a well-timed sprint, beating out Elisa Longo Borghini and Demi Vollering in a thrilling finale. The Australian, who has been runner-up twice before, claims the biggest victory of her career after an intense race filled with breakaways and attacks.
Experts predict that the United States will soon provide military support to Ukraine to halt the Russian advance, but it may be weeks before this aid has any effect on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Ukraine is preparing for a possible breakthrough by the Russians.