That orbit around the moon was a milestone, but proved unsuitable for live television

Limburg homes lifted on 'trays' to prevent flood damage

To combat recurring flooding from the Maas river, homes in the Limburg village of Well are being elevated by over 1.5 meters to protect them from future rising water levels. This innovative engineering project provides a permanent solution for residents and is part of a broader regional effort to enhance climate resilience.

Exhibition reveals how the former owners of Huis Willet-Holthuysen were deeply involved in the slave trade

An exhibition at Museum Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores how the residence's 18th-century owners profited from the colonial slave trade. The display details how the city's canal district served as a major center for the plantation economy.

Two Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize nominees withdraw over AI use

Two nominees for the Joost Zwagerman Essay Prize have withdrawn their submissions following an AI-based authenticity check that raised concerns about their work. The prize organizers now intend to tighten their submission procedures to ensure all future entries are verified for originality.

Conflict between drill rap groups plagues Nieuw-West: Multiple explosions and other violence

Prison service denies reports of fight between Diddy and drug lord

The prison service and Diddy's family have denied reports that the rapper was involved in a fight with a fellow inmate at the Fort Dix facility. While TMZ continues to report that Diddy sustained a head injury during a conflict over prison security, officials maintain that no such incident occurred.