Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the attacks, which occurred following a period of heightened tensions in the region.
The death toll from a heavy bomb explosion on a highway in Colombia has risen to 19. Authorities have classified the incident as a terrorist attack and are holding a splinter group of the former FARC guerrilla movement responsible.
Rotterdam Mayor Carola Schouten is promoting women's safety during King's Night celebrations by supporting a police initiative in the city center. Officers are distributing orange bracelets featuring the message 'Let women get home safely' to raise awareness about street safety.
Amsterdam is implementing new measures for King's Day to move away from its reputation as an "anything goes" celebration following concerns from emergency services. The city is preparing for its busiest night and day of the year by introducing regulations to better manage the large crowds.
Trust in King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima has increased according to the annual King's Day poll conducted by EenVandaag. The report examines the rising approval ratings while also questioning the broader context and limitations of these public opinion surveys.
Two political rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces for the upcoming elections expected later this year. The alliance aims to consolidate opposition efforts to defeat Netanyahu’s coalition government and remove him from power.