Presidential elections have begun in Colombia, with polling stations now open across the country. The candidates are primarily distinguished by their differing strategies for addressing the nation's ongoing drug-related violence.
The Central Jewish Consultation (CJO) has threatened legal action if the Dutch government does not impose an entry ban on artist Kanye West, also known as Ye. The organization formally submitted the request to Minister of Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink on Friday.
The residential group De Nieuwe Ark in Bloemendaal has secured a temporary housing solution, ensuring that its four disabled residents and their caregivers can remain together. They will move into two nearby apartments in July after facing eviction from their current home, which the owner intends to sell. A permanent housing arrangement in the same neighborhood is currently being negotiated with a local housing corporation.
A graphic novel about Dutch resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters is inspiring students in Brazil to reflect on activism and resistance. The book's Brazilian creators note that the story of these WWII figures resonates with young people across borders.
An investigation into a decapitated swan found near a playground in Velserbroek has concluded that a stone marten was responsible for the animal's death. The findings dismiss earlier concerns that a human animal abuser was active in the area.
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel due to incoming thunderstorms. The weather institute warns that these storms may be accompanied by localized hail and significant rainfall.