Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered Bahrain a drone deal during a visit to the Gulf state. Zelensky reported having a productive conversation with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss further cooperation.
Sports commentator Mart Smeets criticized the strict enforcement of rules in cycling following a dominant performance by Tadej Pogacar and the UAE team on Saturday. The team's display of strength serves as a significant warning to all other competitors in the field.
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry is holding hearings this week to investigate the reasons behind school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, pediatrician Károly Illy and former Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven will testify about the decision-making process. The public can follow the hearings live as part of the ongoing investigation into the government's pandemic response.
The number of Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000, with 1,003 confirmed cases reported by local authorities. As of Sunday evening, 254 people have died from the virus during the current outbreak.
Five political parties in Rotterdam have concluded their negotiations to form a new city government. The coalition agreement is expected to be officially presented this Friday after final details were settled on Monday.
Former South Korean Justice Minister Park Sung-jae has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in the martial law declaration of late 2024. The sentence follows his role in the power grab initiated by former President Yoon Suk-yeol.