The British Court of Appeal has upheld the government's decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action and classify it as a terrorist organization. This ruling overturns a previous lower court decision that had found the ban to be unlawful.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) realized early in the pandemic that the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan was significantly larger than reported by China. This finding was shared by head modeler Jacco Wallinga during a testimony to the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will begin charging maritime service fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. These fees are intended to replace tolls and are reportedly part of an agreement between Iran and the United States.
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the disappearance of Marc Jaskulski, who went missing from Dronten in April 2024. Authorities believe the victim may have been the target of a crime and have not ruled out further arrests in the ongoing investigation.
Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed that the Buitenhuizerbrug will remain out of service throughout 2026 due to budget constraints. In a letter to the Haarlem Yacht Club, the minister stated that Rijkswaterstaat must prioritize operations within its current financial reality.
A Hezbollah official stated that the group has not conducted any military operations since the announcement of the agreement between Iran and the United States. The official noted that their continued adherence to the ceasefire is contingent upon Israel's compliance.