In 1848, a public gathering organized by Carl Hancke on Dam Square in Amsterdam escalated into a riot after the organizer failed to appear. The resulting unrest led to widespread property damage, which reportedly benefited local glassmakers as they were tasked with repairing numerous broken windows.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the United Kingdom. The measures were confirmed on Thursday by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Ajax defeated the Serbian club Vojvodina 1-4 in the second qualifying round of the Conference League in Novi Sad. Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Oscar Gloukh, and Mohamed Abdalla scored for the Dutch side, with the return leg scheduled for next week at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Dutch actor Cees Geel has been laid to rest in a private ceremony following his death at the age of 61. He passed away last week due to a cardiac arrest.
Qantas is preparing to launch Project Sunrise, a non-stop 22-hour flight between London and the east coast of Australia. While a technological milestone, health experts warn that such long-duration flights significantly increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
The Beach Boys have cancelled several upcoming concerts in the United States due to a need for rest. The American band plans to resume their tour in September.