British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned riots in Belfast following a recent knife attack, describing the violence as shocking and unacceptable. Starmer emphasized that the targeting of individuals based on their background will not be tolerated by his government.
A survey by the Financial Times has revealed that 180,000 World Cup tickets remain available on official resale platforms. This high availability has raised concerns about whether stadiums will reach full capacity during the tournament.
Grid operator TenneT warns that the Netherlands will be unable to fully meet its electricity demand by 2030. This situation increases the risk of energy shortages as the demand continues to outpace the grid's capacity.
A Norwegian appeals court has ruled that Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in custody after more than four months in detention. The decision overturned a previous ruling that would have allowed his release to visit his ill mother following an appeal by the prosecution.
A new governing coalition has been formed in Heemskerk after political parties Heemskerk Lokaal, Hart van Heemskerk, and CDA reached a final agreement. The announcement follows weeks of negotiations and formalizes the new local government's composition.
Former Health Minister Tamara van Ark testified to the parliamentary inquiry commission that she pushed for a strict lockdown in the autumn of 2020 to combat rising COVID-19 cases. Despite her recommendation, the Dutch cabinet initially opted for milder measures in October before eventually implementing a hard lockdown in December.