A Ukrainian drone crashed on the grounds of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine on Saturday. The incident was reported by the Russian-appointed management of the facility.
National protests took place in several cities on Saturday to demonstrate against asylum reception policies and healthcare budget cuts. While the organizers planned events across nine cities, counter-protesters also gathered in some locations to express opposing views.
Swiss watchmaker Swatch temporarily closed its stores in several countries, including the Netherlands, on Saturday due to overwhelming crowds for a new watch launch. Similar closures occurred in the United Kingdom, France, Dubai, and Singapore as the company managed the high demand and chaotic scenes.
Police were attacked by dozens of young people at a fair in Purmerend on Friday night after intervening in a large fight. The group targeted officers with fireworks and stones as they attempted to restore order.
Dutch police will release unblurred footage of suspects involved in an assault at Castricum station after they failed to turn themselves in by the deadline. The incident took place during the night of February 14 to February 15.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to make a state visit to France in late September, marking the first such visit in eighteen years. Following an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron, the Pope will visit the UNESCO headquarters in Paris during his trip.