Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has warned of severe global economic consequences if oil prices reach $150 per barrel. He described a potential doom scenario that would be felt worldwide should such a price spike occur.
Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the illegal cigarette trade.
The Dutch national football team suffered a 0-1 defeat against Algeria in their final farewell match before the 2026 World Cup. Ronald Koeman's side struggled to capitalize on early chances and notably missed the presence of suspended defender Denzel Dumfries.
Official negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova to join the European Union can proceed after Hungary withdrew its veto. Cyprus, as the current EU chair, announced that preparations for the first negotiation chapters will now begin for both candidate countries.
Starting June 12, the Netherlands will resume transferring asylum seekers back to Italy under the new EU Migration Pact. This policy applies to individuals who first entered Europe via Italy before applying for asylum in the Netherlands.