The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah entered force in the morning, marking a shift from previous days' tensions, though Israeli authorities cautioned evacuated Lebanese residents against immediate return. The attention shifted as Storm Conall approached the Netherlands, prompting orange weather warnings and early rush hour disruptions.
By midday, reports emerged of Dutch companies preparing contingency plans for a potential Trump presidency, while Ukraine warned of its most challenging military situation in three years. The European Parliament narrowly approved new commissioners.
Evening brought storm-related casualties with a 19-year-old cyclist's death from a falling tree. Meanwhile, religious organizations protested against proposed informal education oversight legislation, and farmers faced new voluntary pesticide reduction proposals. OPEC+ postponed its meeting amid oil price concerns, while Brussels criticized Dutch education spending plans.