Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least two people and injured journalists and aid workers. The casualties occurred during a rescue attempt for a journalist following an attack in the region.
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong was defeated in the first round of the Madrid Masters by Spain's Rafael Jódar. Despite winning the first set, the world number 109 lost the match 6-2, 5-7, 4-6 after more than two and a half hours of play.
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for committing five violent chain robberies at metro and train stations in Amsterdam. The perpetrator used methods including pepper spray and the "football trick" to overpower victims, several of whom will receive financial compensation for damages. Despite claiming to be a minor, fingerprint evidence confirmed the man was an adult at the time of the offenses.
Minister Jetten navigated a heated parliamentary debate by promising cheap public transport tickets for the summer to secure opposition support. Despite calls for more fuel price compensation, the Dutch cabinet maintains a frugal stance on government spending.
President Donald Trump claimed that a referendum on electoral redistricting in Virginia was rigged after voters approved a map likely to benefit Democrats. Writing on Truth Social, Trump alleged that mail-in voting was suspicious but provided no evidence to support his claims.
President Donald Trump announced that eight women facing execution in Iran will be released following his request for a goodwill gesture ahead of upcoming negotiations. However, Iranian judicial authorities have denied that any plans for the executions were actually in place.