The search for Jeffrey (10) and Emma (8) reached its tragic conclusion as authorities confirmed the bodies found in a submerged car belonged to the children and their father Klaas. A press conference revealed they likely drowned, with police having visited their home last Friday. The nation responded with an outpouring of support, raising over €65,000 for funeral arrangements.

Trump confronted South African President Ramaphosa with disputed footage claiming "white genocide," a meeting Ramaphosa navigated through humility. The IMF criticized Dutch fiscal policy's focus on purchasing power over investments, while NATO demands for increased defense spending to 3.5% of GDP created coalition tensions.

The Court of Audit identified serious implementation problems at three ministries, including IT chaos and name confusion in criminal cases. Housing corporation leaders announced plans to challenge Minister Keijzer's rent freeze policy in court.