Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski warned that the cost of defending NATO's eastern flank against a Russian attack would reach hundreds of billions of euros. He emphasized that these potential costs far outweigh the current investments needed for rearmament and deterrence.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at a media dinner in Washington likely also targeted President Donald Trump. The investigation into the motive for the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner remains ongoing.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contacted Donald Trump to express solidarity following a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington. Writing on social media, she emphasized that political violence has no place in democratic societies.
Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for sending troops to assist in the "liberation" of the Kursk region. During a visit to North Korea, Volodin stated that North Korean soldiers fought alongside Russian forces to reclaim territory from Ukrainian troops.
The anti-monarchist group Republiek lost a court case against the municipality of Noardeast-Fryslân regarding its protest plans for King's Day. A judge ruled that the group is prohibited from placing a large inflatable dinosaur along the royal family's walking route in Dokkum.
As Amsterdam prepares for a new city administration, youth care advocate Jason Bhugwandass and professional Iris Vos are calling for a shift towards quality-driven care and increased support for small community-based organizations. They emphasize the importance of listening directly to young people and leveraging local trust to better address the rising demand for youth services in the city.