Several countries, including Mexico, Cuba, and El Salvador, have pledged assistance to Venezuela following a deadly double earthquake. International aid is currently on its way to support the recovery efforts in the affected regions.
Ajax has announced its pre-season friendly schedule, which includes matches against Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos as well as Cyprus's AEK Larnaca. The team will also face second-tier opponents from Germany and England before concluding their training campaign against Volendam.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has expressed solidarity and prayers for victims of two major earthquakes in the country. She urged Venezuelans worldwide and the international community to provide aid to those affected by the disaster.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell has stated that the severe heatwaves currently affecting Europe are a clear sign of the climate crisis. He emphasized that these extreme temperatures are the price being paid for fossil fuel emissions that continue to warm the planet.
The Dutch national team is preparing for its final 2026 World Cup group stage match against Tunisia, scheduled for Friday at 1:00 AM Dutch time. Although Tunisia is already eliminated, the result will determine the knockout stage scenarios for Ronald Koeman's squad.
Oil prices fell on Thursday to levels seen before the Iran conflict, leading to a decrease in gasoline prices at the pump. According to UnitedConsumers, the suggested retail price for a liter of gasoline in the Netherlands has dropped to 2.445 euros.