Flight traffic at Dubai International Airport has been temporarily suspended for safety reasons, according to the United Arab Emirates aviation authority. The measure is described as a precautionary and temporary step.
French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has passed away at the age of 56 in France. Her death was confirmed by her family to the French news agency AFP on Thursday.
A 29-year-old man from Velsen was arrested on Wednesday evening after being caught red-handed shoplifting from a supermarket in Heemskerk. The suspect was taken into custody following the incident.
Zeeland-based fashion chain Omoda is acquiring the larger online department store Wehkamp, which has recently been operating at a loss. This transaction significantly expands the family-owned business, making it one of the largest online retailers in the Netherlands.
Two women suspected of severe child abuse in Stadskanaal will remain in custody for an additional 90 days following a decision by the Groningen district court. The Public Prosecution Service announced the extension on Thursday as the legal process continues.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that military operations in southern Lebanon will continue despite reports of a ceasefire agreement reached in Washington. Katz warned that the military would resume strikes in Beirut if Hezbollah launches new attacks, as active fighting persists in the region.