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Box 3 tax continues to spark anger, now landlords bear the brunt: ‘It remains a monstrosity’

Real estate investors in the Netherlands are taking legal action against the government over the Box 3 asset tax system, following previous successful challenges by savers in the Supreme Court. The investors argue that the current taxation rules remain unfair and place an undue burden on property owners. This legal move marks the latest development in a long-standing dispute regarding how the Dutch tax office calculates returns on private wealth.

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Lebanon reports 14 killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday

Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and injured 37 in Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The fatalities included two children and two women, while Israel reported that one of its soldiers also died during the events.

Humanitarian aid fleet for Gaza departs from Sicily

A fleet of 56 ships carrying humanitarian aid has departed from Sicily for the Gaza Strip. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the group claims this is the largest aid fleet ever to attempt reaching the territory.

Fatah wins one-sided local elections in the West Bank

The secular Fatah party, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, has won the local elections held on the West Bank. Official results released on Sunday confirmed the party's victory in the vote that took place on Saturday.

King Charles's state visit to US to proceed without changes

Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's four-day state visit to the United States will proceed as planned. The decision follows a review of the schedule after a shooting incident occurred at a media gala attended by President Donald Trump.

House fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem causes extensive damage

A house fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem caused significant damage on Sunday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze shortly after 9:30 PM.