Rising oil and gas prices in Europe have sparked concerns about a prolonged energy crisis driven by the region's dependency on external supplies. Experts suggest the current situation is unprecedented, comparing potential risks to the 2022 price spikes and historical disruptions like the Gulf War.
At least twelve people, including six police officers, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Friday according to local authorities. The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict in the region.
The U.S. Department of Justice aims to expand the federal death penalty and authorize execution methods including firing squads, electrocution, and gas suffocation. This initiative aligns with President Donald Trump's campaign promise to prioritize these measures during his second term.
A small fire broke out in the windowsill of a house on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden on Friday evening. Emergency services quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported.
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a youth center in Slotervaart for six months following two explosions in April. The decision aims to restore public safety and allow for a police investigation after surveillance measures failed to prevent a second incident.
On Friday evening, hundreds of people gathered in IJsselstein to protest against the establishment of a temporary emergency shelter for asylum seekers. The demonstration was triggered by plans to use a field belonging to the local football club, IJFC, as a future housing location.