The Israeli military has issued an apology after soldiers mistreated CNN journalists reporting on settler violence in the occupied West Bank. According to the Foreign Press Association, the reporters were detained and threatened with weapons during the encounter.
Data from water supplier Vitens shows that Dutch viewers used the toilet in large numbers during extra drinking breaks in the national football team's match against Japan. These spikes in water usage occurred alongside the traditional increases seen during half-time and at the end of the game.
The Amsterdam-based streetwear brand Patta designed a warmup shirt for the Dutch national football team featuring a mix of Dutch, Surinamese, and African symbols. Despite some racist reactions online, founder Guillaume Schmidt noted that the shirt sold out within a few hours.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) realized early in the pandemic that the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan was significantly larger than reported by China. This finding was shared by head modeler Jacco Wallinga during a testimony to the Dutch parliamentary inquiry committee.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it will begin charging maritime service fees for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. These fees are intended to replace tolls and are reportedly part of an agreement between Iran and the United States.
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the disappearance of Marc Jaskulski, who went missing from Dronten in April 2024. Authorities believe the victim may have been the target of a crime and have not ruled out further arrests in the ongoing investigation.