The Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic heard from two policy critics on its ninth day of hearings. These witnesses, who were not involved in official decision-making, shared their perspectives on the government's response from different viewpoints.
The Dutch national football team has begun training with a fully fit squad ahead of their second World Cup match against Sweden on Saturday. National coach Ronald Koeman led the session at the KC Current training complex in Kansas City.
The Dutch cabinet is amending the Weapons and Ammunition Act to mandate a psychological examination for both new applicants and current holders of gun licenses. Justice Minister David van Weel also announced plans to introduce stricter rules for storing weapons at home and more rigorous requirements for weapon knowledge.
Pim Lammers' poetry book 'Ben je vergeten dat babygeitjes bestaan?' has been awarded a Zilveren Griffel, one of the top Dutch prizes for children's literature. The book's illustrator, Nadia Meezen, also received a Zilveren Penseel for her contributions to the work.
The three-day G7 summit has concluded in Évian-les-Bains, with host President Emmanuel Macron highlighting a sense of unity among leaders during a difficult period.
The Dutch government is overhauling a multi-million euro education plan after it failed to improve children's reading and math skills over the last four years. State Secretary Judith Tielen announced a radical shift in strategy that will now prioritize language education over other subjects to address the lack of progress.