The death toll from Wednesday's attacks in Lebanon has risen to 203, with more than a thousand people reported injured. Rescue workers in Beirut continue to search for victims under the rubble as of Thursday morning.
Following a major explosion at an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp, hundreds of residents were evacuated and provided with hotel accommodations by the city. Resident Wilhelmina Ahmed and her family spent the night outside near the building because they were unable to retrieve essential medication from their home.
Thirty athletes from Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius have arrived at Schiphol Airport to participate in the Special Olympics held in Haarlem and Haarlemmermeer. The delegation will compete in various disciplines, including football, swimming, and bocce, with a focus on gaining new experiences and connecting with other athletes.
Hamburg Airport in Germany is currently being evacuated due to a security incident reported by regional broadcaster NDR. Details regarding the specific nature of the incident have not yet been released.
A Dutch provincial council member has been sentenced to community service and a driving ban after driving his car into an Extinction Rebellion protester in Haarlem. The court also handed down a suspended prison sentence and ordered the politician to pay compensation to the victim.