Pope Leo met with victims of clergy abuse in Spain to discuss their proposals for preventing future incidents within the Catholic Church. The Vatican press agency reported that the Pope took their suggestions to heart during the meeting.
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir regarding the treatment of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The activists were intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete and arrested while attempting to reach Gaza.
Protests have erupted across France following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna and subsequent revelations of failures within the judicial system. Demonstrators are expressing outrage that the suspect had multiple prior complaints of child abuse filed against him before the killing occurred.
The Artis aquarium in Amsterdam will reopen this Saturday after a five-year renovation project costing 50 million euros. The historic 1882 building has been fully restored, featuring thematic underwater exhibits and increased public access to the filtration systems and kitchen areas.
RTL News presenter Antoin Peeters returned to television on Monday following a leave of absence due to a benign brain tumor and burnout. The anchor presented his first news broadcast since the discovery of the tumor, which contributed to his time away from the screen.
A fire followed by several explosions broke out in a warehouse in Zwaanshoek on Sunday afternoon, though animals on the property were reported unharmed. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident, including whether fireworks were being stored in the building.