Second-largest Dutch city by population, tackling Arctic shipping shifts and cultural notes
England has secured a last-16 spot after overturning a 1-0 deficit with Gordon assisting Kane’s brace; attention shifts to penalties and Tuchel’s preparation ahead of a clash with Mexico. Penalty strategy and shootout readiness dominate coverage as teams progress through the World Cup.
Cape Verde reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, then fell 3-2 to Argentina in a dramatic Round of 32. Vozinha starred with seven saves against Spain, while diaspora players and Cape Verdeans abroad celebrated the underdog story and the nation’s rising football profile.
Luxury hotel brands are entering the cruise space, offering mega-yacht-like experiences on shorter, curated itineraries. The trend includes brands like Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman, moving beyond traditional cruise models as ultrawealthy travelers seek exclusive, shipboard living with extensive amenities.
The Andes hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has ended. The ship completed last quarantine in May and resumed sailing in mid-June. No new cases have been reported since 25 May. WHO is coordinating ongoing studies with 21 countries to improve diagnostics, treatment, and vaccines.
The peanut butter floor by Wim T. Schippers has reopened at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam for a two-month show. The installation uses peanut butter to cover a hexagonal floor, with brand Calvé donating the spread. The piece is a hallmark of the artist’s provocative, playful approach to art, first created in 1969, and the event also honors his unconventional burial.
A set of recent missing-person stories from multiple outlets highlight ongoing investigations. New appeals are being issued to locate those who are unaccounted for, with families seeking answers and closure after prolonged absences.
Jimmy Rimmer, former England goalkeeper who helped Aston Villa win the European Cup in 1982, has died at 78. Tributes flow from Villa, Manchester United, Arsenal and others. He played for United, Arsenal, and Villa, and earned one England cap.
A PanStar Acro voyage from Busan has begun testing Arctic passage to Europe, with stops in Felixstowe, Rotterdam and Gdansk. Governments see potential for shorter routes and reduced travel time, but environmental and political risks persist.
Arctic LNG 2 remains central as TotalEnergies transfers its stake to a Novatek subsidiary, retaining loan reimbursement rights amid sanctions. Reports show a volatile Black Sea and Arctic shipping landscape with international Russo-European energy links under scrutiny.
The Portrait of a Lady, looted from Jacques Goudstikker’s Dutch-Jewish collection during the 1940 invasion, has been identified in a Mar del Plata home. An agreement will return the painting to Marei von Saher, with Kadgien and Cortegoso avoiding trial and under supervision; funds will support Argentine hospitals. The case highlights a decades-long search for looted art and ongoing investigations into Nazi-era plunder.