British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has informed his cabinet that he will not resign despite facing political pressure. His office noted that the Labour Party's formal leadership challenge procedure has not been triggered, allowing him to continue governing.
Wingtech is seeking 8 billion dollars in damages from the Dutch State following a government intervention involving its subsidiary, Nexperia, in October. Current assessments suggest the legal claim has a low probability of success based on available information.
Japanese snack giant Calbee is switching its colorful packaging to black and white designs to cope with an oil shortage. The supply issue stems from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting manufacturing resources.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has called for a significant increase in European defense production and joint procurement, stating that current efforts are lagging. Speaking ahead of a meeting with EU defense ministers, she urged member states to prioritize collaborative innovation and purchasing to bolster the union's defense readiness.
Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei stated that the country could escalate uranium enrichment to 90 percent if it faces another attack. This proposal is scheduled for discussion within the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service expects that suspect Joannes B. may have more victims than the six currently identified, including an attempted rape at an Amsterdam daycare. B. will undergo evaluation at the Pieter Baan Centrum due to indications of dementia while police finalize their investigation by late June. A British criminal record has also been requested for the case, with the next hearing scheduled for August 5.