Robèrt van Beckhoven and Miljuschka Witzenhausen are collaborating on a new television program titled Meesterlijk IJs, which explores the art of making ice cream. The series follows the duo to Paris and features Van Beckhoven searching for high-quality ingredients throughout the Netherlands.
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.
Belgium, Finland, and Israel have advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest following the first semi-final. Five other participating countries, including San Marino, failed to qualify for the next round.
Pro-Palestinian slogans were shouted in the arena during Israel's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday evening. The protests were audible to both the live audience and viewers watching the television broadcast.
Director Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or for his career contributions during the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival. The award was presented by actor Elijah Wood, who played the role of Frodo in Jackson's Lord of the Rings films.