Dutch prime minister and D66 leader since 2026
Security researchers have found two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the web programming language that powers roughly 70% of sites. Fixes have been released and governments and major providers have urged immediate updates; some public websites have been taken offline while operators apply patches and test systems. Cloud services report millions of probing attempts since disclosure.
The European Parliament has awarded the Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court as the court faces sweeping U.S. financial sanctions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The prize recognizes the ICC's work while the United States has banned transactions with the court, frozen ICC assets in U.S. jurisdictions and given U.S. companies six months to wind down business.
Amsterdam has hosted World Pride amid heightened security after a Berlin Pride attack last week. Rob Jetten has joined the Pride flotilla as thousands watch 80 vessels move along the canals. The city emphasizes inclusivity while addressing safety concerns.
Germany has attributed an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport on Aug. 4 to Russian operatives. EU foreign ministers have convened and are preparing fresh sanctions targeting about 1,600 individuals and entities tied to Russia's military sector, while some member states are tightening diplomatic ties and visa restrictions.
Protests in The Hague have escalated, with police dispersing crowds after protesters threw fireworks and projectiles. Justice Minister van Weel has demanded a firm response, while authorities ban the march and condemn antisemitic slogans and Nazi salutes observed at the rally.
The United States has intensified its push against the International Criminal Court, arguing jurisdiction over nonmember states is overbroad. The ICC faces mounting political pressure from Washington, while European allies weigh protective measures amid ongoing sanctions discussions.
Protesters at UCLA mark the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, with SJP describing escalating Palestinian resistance. The event follows related talks at UC Berkeley and Claremont Colleges and ongoing campus tensions over Israel-Hamas coverage and safety.
Russia's foreign minister has met Germany's foreign minister in New York during the U.N. General Assembly. Sergey Lavrov has dismissed the visit as reiterating Berlin's condemnation of Moscow. The meeting has occurred as Russia and Ukraine have continued heavy strikes across multiple regions, causing civilian deaths and damage to critical infrastructure.