Dutch prime minister and D66 leader advancing a centrist coalition
Newly uncovered wedding certificate confirms elusive artist Banksy, born Robin Gunningham, married Joy Millward in Las Vegas in 2006. The event, at Chapel of the Bells, is the first proof of his marriage, shedding light on his private life amid his rising fame and valuation.
The UK government has announced plans to align more closely with the EU, driven by recent US unpredictability and the Iran conflict. The legislation aims to deepen economic and security ties, with King Charles III set to unveil the bill on 13 May. This shift responds to Brexit fallout and US-UK tensions.
A bomb exploded at D66’s The Hague headquarters on May 8 during a youth-wing meeting. No injuries have been reported. A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested. Prime Minister Jetten has condemned the attack as an attempt to intimidate democracy. This follows a prior 2025 incident at the same building.
President Donald Trump has offered to help find a settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war during a nearly 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin and has agreed with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to continue talks at next week’s NATO summit. Meanwhile Ukraine has struck oil and military targets near St Petersburg and Russia has launched heavy missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.