Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court in The Hague, following his Gaza resort plan from yesterday, prompted 79 countries to issue condemnations. The Netherlands, as host country, expressed particular concern.
Internal PVV tensions dominated coverage as Wilders threatened to dismiss his own state secretary Coenradie, with shouting heard through ministry doors. Minister Faber intervened to protect Coenradie, while simultaneously maintaining a firm stance on asylum laws despite Council of State advice. The controversial PVV plan to release prisoners early was abandoned, with the ministry arranging additional cells at Schiphol.
Putin acknowledged "very difficult" situation in Kursk as Ukraine prepared to deploy French Mirage fighters. Gas prices surged 30% due to Siberian polar vortex, while Canadian consumers launched boycotts against American products in response to Trump's trade threats.