The European Parliament has approved a proposal for stricter return regulations for rejected asylum seekers, supported by the center-right EPP and several radical-right parties. The new measures include placing children in return hubs while they await deportation to their countries of origin.
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would impose higher taxes on tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they do not pay local media companies for news content. The measure aims to ensure fair compensation for articles that generate significant traffic for these digital platforms.
Cyclists in parts of the Netherlands can receive green lights faster by using a smartphone app that communicates with smart traffic lights. The app alerts the lights to an approaching cyclist, effectively acting as a remote request button to reduce waiting times.
According to American media reports, President Donald Trump is reportedly unhappy with an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the conflict with the United States and Israel. The information is based on sources close to the matter.
Wijk aan Zee will receive 6.4 million euros from area investments to renovate community facilities including the local primary school, library, and sports hall. Despite the funding, several sports clubs in the area still face uncertainty regarding their future.
A person was injured in a stabbing incident during a fight in Eindhoven on Monday evening. The incident occurred on Lijmbeekstraat, north of the city center, according to police reports.