The British Parliament is scheduled to vote on Tuesday regarding a potential investigation into Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The inquiry will determine whether Starmer misled the House of Commons, either intentionally or unintentionally, regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the ambassador to the United States.
Jan Bais, a 75-year-old resident of IJmuiden, is fighting to remain in his unique waterfront home after converting a houseboat into a structure on steel beams. The local municipality wants him to vacate the site, but Bais refuses to leave his beloved residence.
A large-scale evacuation operation involving 23 countries is currently underway for passengers of the cruise ship m/v Hondius. Following the initial removal of Spanish passengers in Tenerife, other passengers are scheduled to be flown to Eindhoven in the Netherlands.
Dave Numan, a former resident of Haarlem, permanently relocated to Thailand fifteen years ago following a vacation. He transitioned from his life in the Netherlands to one surrounded by Thai street food and tropical heat, noting that his new life still feels like a holiday.
Adventurer and National Geographic host Eva zu Beck discusses her decision to leave a conventional career path to pursue a life of travel and mountain living. In an interview with Mezza magazine, she shares the lessons she learned about seeking freedom despite concerns from her family and friends.
Saudi Aramco reported increased profits for the first quarter as high oil prices, driven by the conflict in Iran, offset operational challenges. Despite the financial gain, the company's exports have been disrupted by the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers.