The Japanese meteorological service has announced the official start of El Niño, with significant global climate consequences expected. The phenomenon involves the warming of Pacific Ocean waters along the equator and is predicted to reach its peak in December.
Austrian police dismantled a Hungarian drug gang that was importing large quantities of ecstasy and speed from Amsterdam. During the investigation, authorities discovered that the gang was also involved in serious sexual offenses, including the rape of a woman.
Train services between Amsterdam Central and Utrecht have been suspended following a lightning strike between Breukelen and Utrecht. Dutch railway operator NS expects the disruption to last until approximately 7:00 PM, as code yellow weather warnings remain in effect for the region.
The Fraudehelpdesk is warning against fake emails appearing to be from Europol that accuse recipients of possessing child pornography. These fraudulent messages are being used by criminals to steal personal information and scam individuals.
A video depicting Donald Trump as a ninja from a popular manga series has sparked online backlash among anime fans. A Japanese online petition expressing concern about the depiction has already gathered nearly 20,000 signatures.