Dutch media focused early on Claude's Eurovision advancement to the finals after his "best performance yet," with bookmakers later placing him in the top three. Water scarcity concerns intensified with reports on Dutch citizens struggling to conserve despite growing shortages, as a hydrologist advised using ditch water for gardens.

ABN Amro's 8% lower quarterly profits still beat expectations, sending shares upward. Political tensions emerged as Amsterdam Mayor Halsema officially described Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocidal violence," calling for government intervention. Meanwhile, scientists claimed Israel was committing genocide in Gaza.

In football news, Ajax's title hopes collapsed after conceding a last-second equalizer against Groningen, giving PSV virtual leadership. The Ukraine-Russia conflict saw new developments with Putin declining to attend Istanbul peace talks despite Zelensky's planned participation, following yesterday's negotiation proposal.