British cleaning brand Dettol has apologized for an advertisement in China that was intended to address sexism but was widely criticized for being sexist itself. The video drew backlash for comparing virginity to hygiene and judging women based on their sexual history.
A van and a company vehicle were involved in a rear-end collision on the N205 near Vijfhuizen on Tuesday morning. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage, and ambulance personnel were on-site to evaluate those involved.
Childhood friends Sebastiaan Dooyeweerd and Sem Nooij from Beverwijk have turned a failed home-brewing experiment into their own craft beer brand, Biertje Buur. The duo continues to develop their local business and specialty beers as long as they enjoy the process.
Next Monday, descendants of the Vleeschhouwer-Doof family will travel from Canada to attend the unveiling of four Stolpersteine in Driehuis. The commemorative stones at Vondellaan 53 honor family members from Velsen who were killed during World War II.
Oskar van der V. stood trial on Tuesday for sexual misconduct and secretly filming children at a school in Zoetermeer. During the proceedings, parents of ten victims exercised their right to speak, detailing the profound impact the abuse has had on their families. The case came to light in late 2022 after a mother reported the janitor's behavior to the school.
A committee of UN experts states that Israel has intentionally targeted children in Gaza, committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Their latest report identifies these attacks on children as a specific indicator of genocide.