US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran must pay the price for the lack of a peace deal between the two countries. These remarks followed recent military strikes carried out by the United States against Iranian targets.
Two cars were involved in a rear-end collision on the Rijksweg in Limmen on Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, though both vehicles sustained enough damage to require towing.
British authorities have arrested three individuals following riots in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that significantly disrupted public life. Security Minister Dan Jarvis informed Parliament of the arrests and indicated that further detentions are expected as investigations continue.
Train services in the Netherlands have largely resumed after a lightning strike near Utrecht Centraal caused major disruptions on Wednesday morning. The incident halted travel for several hours on routes connecting Utrecht with Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk is deploying an investigative mission to Lebanon to examine potential violations of international law. The probe will focus on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah.
According to the human rights organization Caminando Fronteras, more than 1,300 migrants died in the first five months of this year while attempting to reach the Spanish coast. The figures were released ahead of a scheduled visit by the Pope to the Canary Islands.