Three additional Iranian female footballers who had applied for asylum in Australia have decided to withdraw their applications and return home. The report was published by the newspaper The Australian on Saturday.
Participants at a Dutch King's Day flea market are using the event to raise money for various causes, including activities themed around political figures like Trump, Netanyahu, and Wilders. The tradition allows citizens to sell goods or offer entertainment, often serving as a platform for both charity and political expression.
The municipality of Utrecht has closed Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof to new visitors after the squares reached maximum capacity. Authorities also reported high levels of crowding at other city center locations, including the Neude and Janskerkhof.
The British Parliament is scheduled to vote on Tuesday regarding a potential investigation into Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The inquiry will determine whether Starmer misled the House of Commons, either intentionally or unintentionally, regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the ambassador to the United States.
On King's Day, a group of 20 to 30 squatters occupied a building on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam, displaying banners with anti-capitalist messages. Police caught the group in the act and immediately moved to evict the premises.
Fairground operators in Haarlem and IJmuiden are facing higher operational costs as diesel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. Despite these increased expenses for running attractions, ticket prices for visitors have remained largely unaffected compared to the previous year.