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.
European Union member states have signed the final agreement for the first phase of a trade deal established with the United States last summer. This agreement ensures that the EU will not impose import tariffs on certain goods, such as American lobster.
Two buses collided on Thursday morning on the Koetsierstraat at Schiphol Airport, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. It is currently unknown whether anyone was injured in the incident.
The headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross sustained critical damage following a powerful earthquake, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). While the impact on staff and volunteers is currently being assessed, relief workers in the country are continuing their efforts to provide assistance.
The Netherlands has signed an agreement with Ukraine to assist in the rapid restoration of the country's energy infrastructure. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma finalized the deal with Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal during an international aid conference in Gdansk.