World Cup Shock: Spain thrashed France 2-0 in the semifinal at Dallas Stadium, setting up a Spain vs Argentina final after a dominant defensive display that left Mbappé and France stunned. Fashion & Delivery Habits: UK shoppers are buying less fashion online, but still expect speed—Next Day and Two-Day now make up nearly 80% of fashion deliveries, while “signature” services are surging. Madonna Mania: Madonna’s Confessions II debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her 10th chart-topper, with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix featuring on “Bizzare.” Netherlands x AI Media: WAN-IFRA appoints Ezra Eeman (from Dutch public broadcaster NPO) as director, AI in media, to help publishers use AI with trust and sustainability. Dutch Tech & Trust: Fourthline and Veridas plan to merge to build a Europe-and-Americas identity fraud-fighting trust platform. France Assisted Dying: France’s National Assembly gives final approval to euthanasia/assisted suicide for eligible adults, now heading to the Constitutional Council. Music Release: Masego confirms new album Fix Your Face drops July 17, with a North America/UK tour underway. Sport Talent: Max Verstappen signs McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck, who currently leads British F4 standings. IOC & Russia: The IOC defends its provisional ROC reinstatement after EU countries—including the Netherlands—asked for funding cuts. Netherlands-Linked Semiconductors: China and the Netherlands agree to resolve business disputes via consultation to protect semiconductor supply chains.