Canada advances, thunderstorms and new rules (Monday, June 29)

Host country Canada is the first country to reach the round of sixteen in the World Cup. Stephen Eustáquio scored the only goal late against South Africa. On Saturday, Canada will play against the winner of the Netherlands versus Morocco.

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) counted over 300,000 lightning flashes from Saturday 2:00 AM to Sunday 2:00 AM. For a brief period, an orange alert was in effect across the Netherlands. Hail, wind, and lightning caused damage, including in Eindhoven, Veldhoven, and Amsterdam.

The Ministry of Defence sent the HNLMS Groningen along with aid from Curaçao to Venezuela. On board are water, food, and a machine for clean drinking water. Earlier, a Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team was also sent; according to Venezuela, 33 people were rescued and at least 1,450 have died.

The Council for Culture wants AI companies to pay artists. This concerns work that they use during training. The council also wants a levy; one in five artists loses income or commissions.

From July 1, the minimum wage will increase from 14.71 to 14.99 euros gross per hour. Companies are no longer allowed to call customers without permission, including former customers. Furthermore, the state pension (AOW), other benefits, packages from outside the EU, and social rents will become more expensive.