Multiple people have died following a collision between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout, Flanders. While fatalities have been confirmed by local media outlets, specific details regarding the circumstances of the accident remain limited.
Natural gas and oil prices increased on Tuesday following a decline the previous day. The price hike was triggered by new United States military attacks against Iran on Monday evening, which have dimmed prospects for a peace agreement.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has issued a warning regarding high ozone concentrations and smog across parts of the Netherlands. Sensitive individuals, such as those with asthma, are advised to stay indoors and avoid heavy physical exertion during the late afternoon and early evening.
The Royal Netherlands Army has suspended all military exercises involving explosives, open fire, and pyrotechnics in the province of Gelderland. This decision follows the escalation of the regional wildfire risk to phase 2. The temporary measure aims to prevent accidental fires during the current period of increased risk.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone that was allegedly flying in Iranian airspace. The guard asserts its right to retaliate against ceasefire violations, while Iran's supreme leader noted that the United States is losing influence in the region.