The Belgian government has approved extended opening hours for shops, allowing them to remain open until 9:00 PM daily. Additionally, the mandatory weekly closing day will be abolished, with the new regulations expected to take effect before the summer.
An American children's book author has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the poisoning death of her husband. The woman gained notoriety for publishing a book about grief following the murder, according to reports from US media.
The body of a second American soldier who went missing during a military exercise in Morocco in early May has been recovered. The Moroccan armed forces confirmed the discovery of the remains following an search operation.
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the country. This statement contradicts claims from the Israeli Prime Minister's office that a meeting with the UAE president had taken place.