Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the United States to drop its "excessive demands" to reach a diplomatic agreement. The call followed talks between delegations from both countries held in Geneva on Thursday, with mediation from Oman.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has had his prison sentence increased to seven years on appeal for obstructing justice. The conviction stems from his resistance to arrest during an investigation into the martial law he declared in 2024.
Following the failure of community-led consensus efforts in South Holland, the provincial government has decided to designate specific locations for wind farms despite local opposition. The decision comes after protests disrupted the "bottom-up" planning process, further straining public support for sustainable energy projects in the region.
The Netherlands has one of the highest minimum wages in Europe, trailing only Luxembourg and Ireland. Recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) shows a slight decrease in the number of workers aged 15 and older earning the minimum wage in 2025 compared to the previous year.
A residence on Diamantstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid was targeted in a shooting early this morning while the occupants were inside. No injuries were reported, and police are currently searching for suspects and appealing for witnesses or surveillance footage.
Approximately 70,000 children and young people in the Netherlands drop out of school annually due to issues like bullying, anxiety, and large class sizes. Despite being a long-standing problem, a solution remains elusive as tens of thousands continue to stay home each year.