Approximately twenty people have drowned in France since the start of the weekend as the country faces an intense heatwave. Sports Minister Marina Ferrari has cautioned the public against swimming in unofficial locations to prevent further fatalities.
The Public Prosecutor has demanded a four-year prison sentence for a 59-year-old man for a rape committed in Bodegraven in 1990. The case involving the then 14-year-old victim was brought to trial in The Hague over three decades after the incident occurred.
Several parents at a primary school in Zoetermeer had previously raised concerns about the behavior of janitor Oskar van der V. before his arrest as a sexual offense suspect. The 58-year-old had been working at the school since December 2019.
Several sporting events across the Netherlands have been cancelled due to an upcoming heatwave. Affected events include the four-day walking event in Sevenum and various running races such as the Roda Run in Kerkrade and the Schoklandloop.
England manager Thomas Tuchel's recent squad selection for the national team has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the exclusion of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Despite criticism over his performance statistics, Noni Madueke secured a place in the 26-man roster.
Czech President Petr Pavel is taking legal action against the government after being excluded from the official delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. He has filed a case with the Constitutional Court, arguing that the summit falls under his presidential authority.