British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy for global finance. The appointment follows significant losses for the Labour Party in recent local elections.
Singer Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung for using her image on television packaging without her permission or payment. The singer is seeking $15 million in damages for the unauthorized use of her likeness to promote and sell the electronic products.
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the aftermath of a technical publication regarding climate models and their implications. He clarifies that, despite some optimistic interpretations, severe climate change disaster scenarios have not yet been ruled out.
A mobile toilet caught fire on Saturday evening at a construction site on Hoflaan in Beverwijk. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident after flames rose high from the site.
A homeowner in Amsterdam's city center must remove a roof terrace and external staircase by June 2026 or face a 10,000 euro fine. A judge rejected the owner's claim that a building permit from 1896 authorized the structure, noting that the terrace only appeared on aerial photos around 2012. The court ruled that enforcing regulations against unauthorized structures serves the public interest.
An explosive went off at a residence on Fröbelstraat in Haarlem during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The blast caused damage to the front door, and local police have launched an investigation into the incident.