French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his solidarity with those affected by wildfires in southern France, which have led to the evacuation of thousands of people. He also thanked emergency services and local officials for their efforts while urging the public to remain vigilant.
The Norwegian royal court has released the first images of Crown Princess Mette-Marit since she underwent a lung transplant last month. The footage, shared on Instagram, shows the princess watching a World Cup match between Norway and Brazil alongside Crown Prince Haakon.
Former RIVM program director Jaap van Delden testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee that the simplicity of the vaccination strategy was crucial to maintaining speed during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that prioritizing large specific groups hindered the overall operational efficiency of the rollout in the Netherlands.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has called for an urgent investigation into the situation in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid. The city is currently under siege by the paramilitary group RSF, raising significant concerns about potential large-scale atrocities.
Animal rights activists are threatening legal action against new government regulations that make it easier for provinces to authorize shooting wolves in the event of human attacks. State Secretary Silvio Erkens argues the relaxed rules are necessary ahead of the summer holidays to manage risks during the period when wolves are raising cubs.