Mourning ceremonies have begun in Tehran for the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away in late February. The funeral proceedings are being held at the Imam Khomeini Mosque complex where the bodies of Khamenei and his family members have been placed.
Multiple witnesses summoned by the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19 have reported being physically and digitally threatened. Committee chair Daan de Kort condemned the behavior as unacceptable and confirmed that the committee is coordinating with police and security services.
The punk-rap duo Bob Vylan has initiated legal action against the British broadcaster BBC for alleged defamation. The claims follow the duo's performance at the 2025 Glastonbury festival.
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has explored the potential for a new rapid bus route connecting the Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem to Nieuwegein. Research indicates that such a line could be feasible and efficient, with projected daily ridership numbers ranging between 5,000 and 16,000 passengers.
Romy Quint, founder of the group Women for Freedom, testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on Friday. She stated that a broader political and media discussion regarding COVID-19 policies could have reduced societal polarization.