Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as the first female head of the Anglican Church during a ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in England. The event was attended by the British Prime Minister and members of the royal family.
The feminist action group Dolle Mina's held a demonstration at the Grote Markt in Haarlem to challenge 'summer body' beauty standards. Using props and mock makeovers, the group promoted the message that every person is ready for the beach regardless of their physical appearance.
Joost Eerdmans and the JA21 party have intentionally remained quiet during recent asylum debates to position themselves as a reliable partner for the Dutch government. This strategic silence aims to foster collaboration with the cabinet, though it also carries potential political risks for the right-wing party.
Photographer Erik Zwiers is presenting an exhibition at the Heemskerk town hall to highlight the positive aspects of modern foster care. The project aims to contrast the history of orphanages with the supportive nature of contemporary foster parenting, emphasizing that every child deserves a loving home.
A majority of ChristenUnie members voted to support the party's stricter asylum policy during a congress in Harderwijk. Despite the outcome, the vote revealed significant internal tension, with many members echoing former leader Leen van Dijke's call to remain faithful to the party's core values.
The World Health Organization reports nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa, with the majority occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 80 deaths have been officially recorded in the DRC, while neighboring Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases.