Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing a war crime by allegedly using illegal white phosphorus ammunition during an attack in South Lebanon. The organization noted that exposure to the chemical can cause severe mutilation or death.
On August 15, 2026, a commemoration will be held at the Lieflijk Indië residential group in Haarlem to mark the end of the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies. The event honors victims of the Japanese occupation and explores the ongoing impact of the war on future generations through speeches and community gathering.
A wooden playground structure in Noorderpark, Amsterdam, was destroyed by a fire during the night. The fire department extinguished the flames quickly, but the equipment could not be saved, and the cause of the fire remains unclear.
Police are seeking the relatives of a 29-year-old woman, believed to be from Uzbekistan, who was critically injured in a collision with a truck in Geuzenveld on Tuesday. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing to witnesses to come forward.
Confusing traffic detours at the intersection of Marnixstraat and Rozengracht in Amsterdam are causing dangerous situations for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. The temporary measures, implemented for the Oranje Loper construction project, are frequently ignored by commuters, leading to near-miss accidents and illegal traffic maneuvers.
