US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage by Secret Service agents during the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a loud unidentified noise was heard. CNN reports that the president is safe following the incident.
A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injured 17 others. The incident took place in the southern region of the country.
Former President Donald Trump shared surveillance footage and photos on Truth Social showing a suspect who attempted to bypass security at an event. The suspect was reportedly armed with multiple weapons at the time of the incident.
The closure of the Wijkertunnel this summer is expected to cause significant traffic disruption for residents and commuters in the IJmond region, including Heemskerk, Beverwijk, and Velsen. Local municipalities and Rijkswaterstaat are collaborating to manage the impact, though officials acknowledge that significant traffic nuisance is unavoidable regardless of the measures taken.
The municipality of Haarlem has declined to fund the repair of the vandalized 'Hirondelle' statue at Houtplein. The restoration costs for the broken artwork must instead be covered by artist Jackie Sleper and the Haarlem Sculpture Gallery.
The Dutch government's underestimation of power grid congestion has stalled new housing projects and forced the use of diesel generators in cities like Delft. This situation highlights conflicting policy goals as the country struggles to manage its energy transition while facing significant infrastructure limitations.