British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation from office. He submitted his formal resignation to King Charles on Monday morning after holding a press conference at 10 Downing Street.
On World Refugee Day, approximately 100 residents marched through Heemstede to raise awareness for the reception and housing of refugees. The event aimed to show community support for asylum seekers.
The municipality of Velsen is hiring an external agency to address a backlog of 600 Social Support Act (Wmo) applications. Current waiting times for these requests have increased to twenty weeks.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Vice President JD Vance discussed ceasefire efforts in Lebanon during a phone call on Monday. The conversation, reported by Aoun's office, focused on ongoing diplomatic initiatives to end the conflict.
At least thirteen people, including two minors, drowned across France during a hot weekend. The incidents were reported by French broadcaster BFMTV as the country experienced high temperatures.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed her gratitude to outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his resignation announcement on Monday. Starmer decided to step down amid internal party pressure and the potential for a leadership election within the Labour Party.