Porsche is shutting down three of its subsidiaries, resulting in the elimination of 500 additional jobs at the German sports car manufacturer. The company is responding to declining sales and economic headwinds, which are expected to put more positions at risk in the coming years.
The Dutch government is seeking a solution for Palestinian asylum seekers who have already been granted asylum in Greece but are reapplying in the Netherlands. While a small group is being returned to Greece, other applications are currently suspended while the individuals are provided with temporary shelter.
The Lebanese national research institute reports that Israel has destroyed or damaged over 10,000 homes in Lebanon since the ceasefire began on April 17. According to the government organization, 5,386 houses have been completely demolished, while an additional 5,246 sustained damage during this period.
Film director Erik Fleming has been sentenced to two years in prison for distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry. Fleming is the fourth of five individuals to be convicted in connection with Perry's death, following previous sentences for two doctors and an individual known as the 'ketamine queen'.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten will discuss the kidnapping case of Insiya with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the Netherlands this weekend. The Dutch government is also sending a delegation to India in an effort to arrange a meeting between the girl and her mother.
ESPN commentator Vincent Schildkamp has been appointed as the new press officer for the Curaçao national football team for the upcoming World Cup in North America. He succeeds Kees Jansma, who resigned from the position following the departure of Fred Rutten.