The European Commission has ruled that passengers are still entitled to compensation, refunds, or rebookings if their flights are canceled because of high fuel prices. High kerosene costs are not a valid excuse for airlines to avoid their financial obligations to travelers.
Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, has made his first public appearance in Tehran since the recent conflict with the US and Israel. During the event, he paid tribute to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Thousands of Mercedes-Benz employees are protesting against planned cost-cutting measures, including increased working hours without salary increases. The demonstrations also address broader job losses across the German automotive industry, with the IG Metall union warning of further labor actions.
Recent overnight Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and ten injuries, according to local authorities. These strikes mark a continued escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Authorities in Belgium are investigating reports of property damage at the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels following a large party hosted by U.S. Ambassador Bill White. The newspaper Het Nieuwsblad reports that damage was discovered in multiple areas of the building.
In the municipal council of Velsen, political parties are debating the nature of their cooperation, with FVD and Liberaal Blauw claiming an opposition role outside of the council agreement. The situation has led to confusion regarding whether the governing structure functions as a broad coalition or a traditional system with a distinct opposition.