Mourning ceremonies have begun in Tehran for the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away in late February. The funeral proceedings are being held at the Imam Khomeini Mosque complex where the bodies of Khamenei and his family members have been placed.
The punk-rap duo Bob Vylan has initiated legal action against the British broadcaster BBC for alleged defamation. The claims follow the duo's performance at the 2025 Glastonbury festival.
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has explored the potential for a new rapid bus route connecting the Spaarne Gasthuis in Haarlem to Nieuwegein. Research indicates that such a line could be feasible and efficient, with projected daily ridership numbers ranging between 5,000 and 16,000 passengers.
Romy Quint, founder of the group Women for Freedom, testified before the parliamentary inquiry committee on Friday. She stated that a broader political and media discussion regarding COVID-19 policies could have reduced societal polarization.
Romy Quint, a founder of the corona-critical group Vrijheid voor Vrouwen, stated to a parliamentary inquiry committee that her organization acted as a representative for citizens during the pandemic. She explained that many people felt ignored by official representatives and sought support from the group instead.
The Dutch cabinet is investing 450 million euros from the Climate Fund into the construction of underground hydrogen storage facilities. This initiative aims to support the transition to renewable energy by storing power generated from sources like sun and wind.