Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba have arrived safely in Havana after previously being reported missing. The vessels reached the Cuban capital following concerns about their whereabouts.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree calling for presidential elections to be held in early 2027, the first in over two decades. The report by the Wafa news agency did not specify whether the 89-year-old leader intends to run for another term.
Amber de Nijs, a 22-year-old student from Beverwijk, has returned to the Netherlands after spending three months teaching English to children in Cambodia. She reflects fondly on the strong bonds she formed with her students, noting that even her most challenging class became her favorite.
South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim has passed away at the age of 91 in Germany following a short illness. His family announced the death of the world-renowned musician on Monday.
The European Union's trade deficit with China has reached a record high of approximately 1 billion euros per day, according to new figures from Eurostat. This trend is driven by high import volumes from China relative to significantly lower export levels from the EU.
The Thurn und Taxis family established a centuries-long dominance over European postal services, building a massive fortune that remains with the family today. Haarlem became involved in this international struggle for control over postal traffic starting in 1649.