Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori has taken a razor-thin lead in the Peruvian presidential election with 98.2% of the votes counted. She currently holds 50.001% of the vote against 49.999% for her leftist opponent Roberto Sánchez.
Amsterdam Alderman Alexander Scholtes has rejected a proposal to use ferrets for rat control, arguing that current trapping methods are more animal-friendly and cost-effective. The city plans to prioritize prevention and public awareness over the ferret-based hunting trials seen in other Dutch cities like Rotterdam. Officials noted that while rat complaint numbers fluctuate, they have not shown significant growth in recent years.
Amsterdam Alderman Alexander Scholtes has rejected a proposal to use ferrets for rat control, citing animal welfare concerns and high implementation costs. The city will continue to prioritize prevention and the use of snap traps, as official data shows that rat nuisance reports have remained relatively stable in recent years.
A cyclist was injured on Wednesday night after a collision with a police vehicle in the center of Haarlem. The accident occurred on the Raamvest during the transition from Wednesday to Thursday morning.