During a joint statement in Beijing, Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin condemned the defense policies of US President Donald Trump as reckless. Despite their diplomatic alignment, China and Russia failed to reach a long-awaited agreement regarding a major gas pipeline deal.
Elon Musk has announced plans to take SpaceX public next month in what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history. Despite being loss-making, the aerospace company's move to the stock market is expected to be a significant financial event.
The number of informal caregivers in the Netherlands is increasing, with men notably stepping into these roles more frequently than before. While women still provide the majority of care, the growing responsibilities for both genders have raised concerns about the risk of overload.
A report from the National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG) reveals that the financial situation for Dutch homeowners is deteriorating, with 8.8% now unable to cover all their costs. Middle-income earners and younger homeowners are increasingly affected by these rising housing expenses and financial pressures.
Priya Dogra, the head of British broadcaster Channel 4, has apologized following rape allegations made by contestants during the filming of Married At First Sight UK. Dogra also denied reports that the upcoming season of the reality television series has been canceled.
Joeri Kapteijns, chairman of the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA), stated that 500 new reception spots are immediately necessary to normalize the situation at the Ter Apel registration center. Speaking on the program Nieuwsuur, Kapteijns emphasized that even more capacity will be required in the near future.