The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that its massive missile and drone attack over the weekend was a retaliatory strike for Ukrainian drone attacks on civilian targets in the Luhansk region. Russian officials stated the operation followed a strike on a student complex that killed 21 people and injured 42 others.
The Pride Walk, a protest for queer inclusion and solidarity, is taking place today in Amsterdam. Participants gathered at Dam Square at 11:00 AM before marching towards Vondelpark, which has been renamed Pride Park for the event.
Aisha, a Ugandan refugee who fled strict anti-gay laws in her home country, is challenging the Dutch immigration service's denial of her asylum claim regarding her sexual orientation. She addressed attendees at the start of the Pride walk in Amsterdam, highlighting the struggles of undocumented LGBTQ+ individuals.
A bright fireball was observed by numerous people across the Netherlands, including several locations in Amsterdam, yesterday evening. While experts initially suggested it might be a meteor, satellite expert Marco Langbroek identified the object as a decaying SpaceX Starlink satellite.
50Plus leader Jan Struijs reflects on his happy childhood and the lasting impact of his father's experiences during the German occupation. He notes that the shadow of these events, particularly around May 4th, influenced his upbringing and his understanding of his family history.