Pope Leo XIV's inauguration dominated morning coverage, with Queen Máxima among hundreds of thousands attending as the pontiff declared he "doesn't want to be an autocrat." Simultaneously, tens of thousands formed a "red line" protest at the Malieveld in The Hague, described as the largest demonstration in twenty years with over 100,000 participants protesting the government's Israel policy.

In sports, the Eredivisie championship unfolded dramatically. PSV Eindhoven secured their 26th title after defeating Sparta Rotterdam, despite Ajax's parallel victory against FC Twente. Celebrations turned violent at the Philips Stadium with police being pelted and photographers beaten.

An Amber Alert was issued for two missing children, with police later releasing the father's name and photo. Meanwhile, Israel's new Gaza offensive continued with reports of a "comprehensive invasion" while maintaining food and medicine blockades, though later announcing limited humanitarian aid access.