Train services in the Netherlands have largely resumed after a lightning strike near Utrecht Centraal caused major disruptions on Wednesday morning. The incident halted travel for several hours on routes connecting Utrecht with Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal.
Former Minister Wouter Koolmees told a parliamentary inquiry committee that tensions rose within the Dutch cabinet during the second COVID-19 wave in late 2020. Despite internal disagreements and harsh words, Koolmees stated that the cabinet always reached a consensus on its pandemic policies.
Two cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, though both vehicles sustained enough damage to require towing.
British authorities have arrested three individuals following riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that significantly disrupted public life. Security Minister Dan Jarvis informed Parliament of the arrests and indicated that further detentions are expected as investigations continue.
A boil water advisory has been issued for specific addresses on Schoorlstraat and Werengouw in Amsterdam Noord after enterococci bacteria were detected in the drinking water. Waternet is currently investigating the cause of the contamination and advises residents to boil tap water for at least three minutes until at least June 12.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk is deploying an investigative mission to Lebanon to examine potential violations of international law. The probe will focus on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah.