Pope Leo has appointed Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, a 55-year-old former undocumented migrant, as a bishop in West Virginia, USA. Menjivar-Ayala, who reportedly entered the country in a car trunk, has previously advocated for migrant rights and criticized strict immigration enforcement policies.
Jan-Kees Emmer expresses skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the new European Migration Pact and acknowledges public resistance to local asylum centers. He argues that the arrival of such facilities significantly changes the living environment and affects residents' perceived sense of safety.
The deployment of the Dutch frigate Zr.Ms. Evertsen in the Mediterranean Sea will not be extended, and the ship is scheduled to return home soon. Ministers Dilan Yeşilgöz and Tom Berendsen informed the House of Representatives of this decision via a formal letter.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to increase import tariffs on cars and commercial vehicles from the European Union from 15% to 25% next week. Trump claimed the EU violated their trade agreement with the United States, although he did not provide any specific details regarding the breach.
A fire broke out in a basement on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk on Friday afternoon. Emergency services responded around 3:25 PM and quickly upgraded the situation to a medium-level fire.
Sil Kiewiet de Jonge was arrested by the Israeli military while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza. Another participant, Cerisa van Kesteren, remains with the fleet of over eighty boats as they continue their journey despite reports of being surrounded by drones.