Ukrainian military experts are being deployed to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to assist in defending against Iranian drone attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the mission, adding that specialists have also been sent to a United States base in Jordan.
Shipbuilder Damen, based in Vlissingen, faces the loss of a multi-billion euro contract after the Belgian Minister of Defence announced plans to seek an alternative manufacturer for two frigates. This development marks a potential setback for the Dutch company regarding its international naval orders.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will feature an eleven-minute musical performance by artists including Madonna and Shakira. This show is scheduled to interrupt the match for 25 minutes this coming Sunday evening.
A man was injured following a stabbing incident near the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam shortly after midnight. Police have arrested a suspect for questioning, though the motive for the attack remains unknown.
Multiple people were injured by large hailstones during a Bad Bunny concert in Milan, Italy. Due to the severe hailstorm, the concert had to be cancelled.
Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram are experiencing widespread outages, with thousands of users reporting issues via Downdetector as of 10:00 AM. The company has not yet provided an official statement regarding the cause of the technical disruptions.