A doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been confirmed as the first Ebola case in France since the latest outbreak. The health ministry reported that the physician had been working in the DRC before traveling back to French territory.
The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed a three-year mission to train and advise the Lebanese armed forces. According to a document seen by Reuters, European military personnel would provide support and guidance to help stabilize Lebanon.
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, will remain in custody for the next several weeks after his lawyer announced he will not appeal the detention order. A court will reassess whether to extend his detention on July 13th.
The German government has canceled an 18 billion euro contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval for the construction of six frigates. Instead, the German Ministry of Defense has decided to award the project to a domestic German shipbuilder.
An unconscious, injured woman was discovered in the bushes near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Police suspect she was the victim of a crime and are currently working to identify her as she was found without any identification. Authorities have released a description of the woman and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Residents living near the Tata Steel plant argued in a The Hague court that the Dutch State is prioritizing industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that the government risks repeating past mistakes by failing to adequately protect citizens from environmental hazards.