'If he hadn't run at me, he would still be able to walk': 9 years in prison sought for Prins Hendrikkade shooter

DSI operation on Singel follows report of threat with a firearm

A large-scale police operation involving the Special Interventions Service (DSI) took place on the Singel in Amsterdam following reports of a domestic threat involving a firearm. A 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene and a weapon, or imitation firearm, was recovered by authorities.

Van den Brink relaxes asylum policy for Afghan women

Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink has relaxed asylum policies for Afghan women and girls, making them eligible for residence permits in the vast majority of cases. This decision significantly increases the likelihood that Afghan female asylum seekers will be granted permission to stay in the Netherlands.

Ajax target Míchel leaves Girona: ‘The club wishes to express its sincere thanks’

Axios: Iran and US near deal on truce extension

Negotiators from Iran and the United States have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to extend an existing truce and initiate talks on Iran's nuclear program. The deal currently awaits formal signatures from U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders to become official.

Confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda rise to eight

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to eight, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. This follows a previous report by Ugandan authorities confirming seven cases earlier in the week.