Mayor Klaas Sloots of Stadskanaal has issued an urgent appeal to residents not to take the law into their own hands following unrest in the municipality. An emergency ordinance has been implemented in response to tensions surrounding a criminal investigation into child abuse.
Police are investigating three separate incidents of vandalism at homes in Stadskanaal that occurred on Thursday. Windows were smashed at properties on Julianastraat, Oranjestraat, and Koninginnelaan, and authorities are now searching for witnesses.
During his visit to China, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he made no commitments to President Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan. Trump also indicated that a decision on a new arms deal with the democratically governed island is expected soon.
Ajax winger Mika Godts has been excluded from the Belgian national team squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Head coach Rudi Garcia announced the final roster on Friday, choosing not to include the 20-year-old despite his international debut in March.
Riot police in Haarlem forcibly ended a pro-Palestinian demonstration by the group Ummah for Gaza on Wednesday near the Koningkerk. The protest, which targeted a Christians for Israel meeting, was dispersed after demonstrators refused Mayor Jos Wienen's orders to relocate.
On May 13, Mayor Jos Wienen terminated a demonstration by Ummah voor Gaza in Haarlem-Noord due to concerns over public safety and potential disorder. The protest occurred outside a church hosting a 'Christians for Israel' event and was ended by police after demonstrators refused to move to a designated alternative location.