Cindy McCain, the 71-year-old director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), has announced her resignation due to health concerns. She stated that she can no longer properly fulfill the demanding role following a stroke she suffered in October.
The Dutch Council of State has dismissed an appeal from local political parties, allowing the GroenLinks-PvdA alliance to officially use the name Progressief Nederland (PRO). The court confirmed that the Electoral Council correctly registered the name change despite claims of potential confusion. This ruling finalizes the alliance's use of the new name.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and ambassadors from all 32 member states are visiting Kyiv on Wednesday. The group is convening the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss ongoing cooperation between the alliance and Ukraine.
The municipality of Bloemendaal has decided not to renew the lease for the property at Zeeweg 3 in Overveen, ending a long-term agreement dating back to 1969. Consequently, the pavilion Het Witte Huis must vacate the premises by the end of the summer to allow the municipality to sell the land.
Former House Speaker Khadija Arib appeared before the parliamentary inquiry committee on COVID-19 for the third day of public hearings. Arib led the Dutch House of Representatives during the first phase of the pandemic until the spring of 2021. The proceedings focus on evaluating the government's response to the health crisis.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in 11 days, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament schedule has been released, highlighting the Dutch national team's pursuit of their first world title.