Unrest in the Middle East has caused capital market interest rates to rise by 0.25 percentage points. As a result, mortgage lenders in the Netherlands have started increasing their interest rates.
Mitchel 'Moody' Ammen, a 27-year-old barber from Hoorn, reviews the hairstyles of football stars participating in the World Cup. He evaluates the looks of players like Memphis and Crysencio Summerville while discussing the pressure players face regarding their appearance on the field. Ammen also expresses his hope to travel to the United States to provide haircuts during the tournament.
The Israeli military announced the killing of high-ranking Hezbollah official Ali Mussa Daqduq during a precision strike south of the Litani River in Lebanon. Daqduq was allegedly involved in the 2007 kidnapping and killing of five American soldiers in Iraq.
Twelve people have died following a plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in the US state of Missouri. State police confirmed the fatalities occurred close to the airport.
Curaçao's World Cup debut under coach Dick Advocaat ended in a 7-1 defeat against Germany. The squad featured several players from Dutch clubs such as FC Volendam and Telstar, as well as former Ajax player Riechedly Bazoer.
The Dutch national football team is set to play against Japan on Sunday evening. The lineup features goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who has recovered from an injury, and Donyell Malen as the starting striker.