A week after the Dutch municipal elections, Forum voor Democratie is experiencing internal conflict, splits, and low attendance in several local councils. Despite winning nearly 300 seats, the party's entry into local government has been overshadowed by organizational issues and disputes across various municipalities.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at a media dinner in Washington likely also targeted President Donald Trump. The investigation into the motive for the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner remains ongoing.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contacted Donald Trump to express solidarity following a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington. Writing on social media, she emphasized that political violence has no place in democratic societies.
Peter van den Oever was celebrated for his 30-year career as a newspaper deliverer in IJmuiden. After completing his route on Saturday morning, the 45-year-old was surprised by his depot manager to mark the milestone.
The Ajax women's football team played to a 0-0 draw against Feyenoord in front of nearly 10,000 spectators at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. This result causes Ajax to lose ground in the Eredivisie title race, potentially allowing leaders PSV and FC Twente to increase their lead in the standings.
Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for sending troops to assist in the "liberation" of the Kursk region. During a visit to North Korea, Volodin stated that North Korean soldiers fought alongside Russian forces to reclaim territory from Ukrainian troops.