A Dutch AIVD agent, Erik van Sabben, unknowingly played a key role in sabotaging Iran's nuclear program by installing water pumps with equipment containing the Stuxnet virus at the Natanz nuclear complex. The virus destroyed nearly a thousand centrifuges, delaying Iran's nuclear weapons program by years. The AIVD was unaware that their agent carried the virus into the facility. Van Sabben was recruited by the AIVD in 2005 and died under mysterious circumstances after the operation. Dutch politicians were not informed about the AIVD's involvement, raising questions about the legality and risks of the operation. The Volkskrant's revelations prompted Dutch MPs Jesse Six Dijkstra and Sandra Palmen to ask written questions to Prime Minister Mark Rutte regarding the operation's approval and oversight.

Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, has been located in a penal colony above the Arctic Circle in the village of Charp after being transferred from IK-6 in Melechovo. Despite the harsh conditions and the surprise of his lawyer finding him, Navalny maintains a good mood and has grown a beard during the 20-day transport. His team had been searching for him and had sent numerous inquiries to authorities. Navalny has been sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison on charges widely believed to be politically motivated, as he is seen as a potential threat to President Vladimir Putin.

The water level in the IJsselmeer dropped by 8 centimeters due to favorable northeast winds, allowing sluices to discharge water into the Wadden Sea. The water level in the Markermeer rose slightly, prompting preventive inspections of the Marken dike, which remains stable. The municipality of Edam-Volendam requested a pump installation to prevent flooding in Slobbeland. The Rhine's water level at Lobith is expected to drop by Sunday afternoon, with normal levels anticipated by Wednesday. High water levels continue to cause issues along rivers like the Waal, Lek, and IJssel. Rijkswaterstaat and water boards are actively managing the situation, including the installation of a temporary dam in Maastricht to replace a damaged overflow dam.

The article explores the origins and current state of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, detailing the historical context from the British mandate period to the present. It discusses the division of Palestine, the control and governance of Gaza and the West Bank, and the sources of weaponry for both sides. The piece outlines potential solutions, including the two-state solution, and the stalled peace negotiations. It highlights the positions of key stakeholders, including the Israeli government and Hamas, and the conditions each side has set for ending the conflict.

The article discusses the views of Van Veen, a senior researcher at Clingendael, on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He argues that the Netherlands should acknowledge the reality of oppression and human rights violations by Israel. Van Veen emphasizes the need for a radical rethinking of policies, focusing on human rights rather than state-centric solutions. He criticizes the outdated two-state solution and calls for international diplomatic and financial support for human rights organizations in Israel and Palestine. The article also includes reactions from Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte condemning the recent attacks by Hamas.

Five of the eight Dutch nationals present at a wedding in Chroy Neang Nguon, Siem Reap province, Cambodia, were lightly injured in a car accident. The incident involved a drunk Cambodian driver who lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the wedding tent. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands is providing consular assistance and is in contact with local authorities. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed. The accident resulted in a total of fourteen injuries, including twelve Dutch nationals and one Vietnamese national.

Five of the eight Dutch nationals present at a wedding in Chroy Neang Nguon, Siem Reap, Cambodia, were lightly injured in a collision caused by a drunk driver. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands is providing consular assistance and is in contact with local authorities. The incident involved a Cambodian driver who lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the wedding tent. The driver was subdued by wedding guests and handed over to the police. The injured have been released from the hospital.

Five of the eight Dutch nationals present at a wedding in Cambodia were lightly injured in a collision involving a drunk driver. The incident occurred in Chroy Neang Nguon, Siem Reap province, where a Cambodian driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the wedding tent. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands is providing consular assistance and is in contact with local authorities. The identities of the victims have not been disclosed. The driver was subdued by wedding guests and handed over to the police.

Researchers from Eurofins AquaSense and Waardenburg Ecology discovered giant shell tube worms, Loimia ramzega, in the North Sea, with specimens reaching up to 65 centimeters. The discovery was made in the Friese Front and Bruine Bank areas and analyzed for Rijkswaterstaat. The worms, first identified in 2017 in Brittany, France, are believed to be recent immigrants to the North Sea. Further genetic research is planned to confirm their origins. Volunteers are encouraged to monitor for these worms on Dutch beaches as part of the North Sea Agreement, which studies ecological changes in the region.

Military rulers in Niger have requested assistance from the Russian Wagner Group, previously involved in Ukraine, to help maintain power amidst regional tensions. The request was made by General Salifou Mody in Mali's capital, Bamako. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given Niger's military regime a deadline to release the democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum or face potential military intervention. ECOWAS military leaders have agreed on an intervention plan, but details remain undisclosed. Regional countries are divided, with some ready to send troops and others, like Mali and Burkina Faso, expressing solidarity with Niger's coup leaders. The United States and France, with significant military presence in Niger, support international efforts to restore constitutional order.