Historian and writer Rob Bakker has released a sequel to his book 'Kinderen van de staat,' continuing his critique of the Dutch youth care system. While acknowledging the good intentions of workers, Bakker argues that flawed legislation must be improved to prevent children from being unnecessarily removed from their families.
Global defense spending growth has begun to level off after reaching its highest point in decades. This deceleration is primarily attributed to the United States halting its financial support for Ukraine, according to data from an authoritative research institute.
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.
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.
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.
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.