A court in Seoul has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison. The court found that Yoon ordered drone flights over the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to create a pretext for declaring martial law in late 2024.
The Trump administration is appealing a court order that requires the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington. The appeal also challenges a judicial decision that blocked a government plan to close the cultural center for two years for renovations.
The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organization urges that the implementation of the pact should prioritize the safety and stability of the individuals involved.
A large fire at an apartment building on Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has been extinguished. While the fire is out and a search operation has begun, the fire department has not yet officially declared the situation fully under control.
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to eight months in prison, with two months suspended, for committing multiple crimes while under the influence of alcohol in February. The court also ordered mandatory addiction treatment for the defendant, who notably frightened children when he broke a window at a school in the Schalkwijk neighborhood.
The renovation and expansion plan for Stadsschouwburg Velsen has been finalized after several delays. The updated project will be presented to local residents on Tuesday, June 23rd, though official permits are still pending.