The Labour Party has lost control of the Welsh parliament for the first time since its establishment in 1999, ending over a century of political dominance in the region. The nationalist party Plaid Cymru has emerged as the largest party in the Senedd following the recent elections.
The body of a second American soldier who went missing during a military exercise in Morocco in early May has been recovered. The Moroccan armed forces confirmed the discovery of the remains following an search operation.
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the country. This statement contradicts claims from the Israeli Prime Minister's office that a meeting with the UAE president had taken place.
Minister Rob Jetten stated that the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands can serve as models for a successful energy transition. He noted that Aruba's current focus on gas as an energy source is not considered a problem for this transition.
Singer Karsu was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau during a ceremony in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday. The royal distinction was presented to her by the Dutch ambassador, Joep Wijnands, on behalf of the King.
Police ordered protesters in Loosdrecht to disperse on Wednesday evening after the demonstration turned hostile and fireworks were set off. A mobile unit equipped with a water cannon was deployed to the scene to maintain order and manage the crowd.