Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has joined Iran's Leadership Council to help manage the country's government until a new supreme leader is appointed. This council, which also includes the president and the head of the judiciary, will oversee national affairs during the transition period.
Germany's manufacturing sector is currently shedding 15,000 jobs per month across the automotive and machinery industries. This economic downturn in Germany is expected to have significant repercussions for the economy of the Netherlands.
A man was injured in a suspected stabbing incident on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam city center on the evening of the incident. Emergency services were deployed to the scene and the victim was transported to the hospital, while police continue to search for a suspect.
Taylor Swift has requested the removal of her song 'August' from a TikTok video posted by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The track was used in the video without her authorization.
The upcoming solar eclipse on August 12 is causing a surge in tourism across parts of Europe. This influx of travelers has led to limited accommodation availability and significantly higher hotel prices in affected regions.
Several German states have temporarily lifted the Sunday driving ban for trucks to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by low water levels in the Rhine. This measure aims to ensure the continued delivery of goods to businesses despite the restrictions on river shipping.