U.S. forces have begun clearing the Strait of Hormuz of potential sea mines allegedly laid by Iran during recent American and Israeli military strikes. According to Donald Trump, the strategic waterway remains mostly closed until the clearing operations are complete.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for a modernized EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing a shift in focus toward competitiveness and security. Jetten argued that the current budgetary framework, rooted in the 1990s, is insufficient for building a future-proof European economy.
Mexico secured its place in the knockout stage after a victory over South Korea on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Canada and Switzerland achieved large wins, though Canada's success was overshadowed by a serious injury to one of its players.
Employees of liquor store chain Gall & Gall are striking this Saturday and Sunday to demand a better collective labor agreement from parent company Ahold Delhaize. The industrial action is expected to result in the closure of dozens of store locations across the Netherlands.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that "all of Lebanon must burn" following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in the country. These casualties mark the first Israeli military fatalities since a preliminary peace agreement was signed between Iran and the United States on Wednesday.
The tenth day of the Dutch parliamentary inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic focuses on the state of elderly care during the crisis. Former health inspector-general Marina Eckenhausen and professor Bianca Buurman will testify about their experiences and leadership during the pandemic.