The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for oil and gas transportation. The elite force warned that vessels passing through the waterway face potential threats from missiles and drones.
The UK Health Security Agency is repatriating ten British citizens from remote island territories, including passengers from the cruise ship m/v Hondius, for preventive isolation. This measure follows potential exposure to the hantavirus.
Four people were removed from the venue after disrupting Israel's performance during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The incident was confirmed by the Austrian broadcaster ORF and the European Broadcasting Union.
Dutch entrepreneurs significantly invested in energy-efficient technologies and installations last year, leading to substantial energy savings. These efforts resulted in a reduction in CO2 emissions and saved an amount of energy equivalent to the annual consumption of over 723,000 households.
Dutch Ministers Bart van den Brink and David van Weel have condemned the violence and vandalism occurring at an asylum seeker reception center in Loosdrecht. The ministers expressed their anger and indignation on social media regarding the incident.
Israel has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final following the first semi-final held in Vienna. Singer Noam Bettan secured enough jury and public votes to progress in the competition alongside other favorites.