The CEO of Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30 percent due to conflict in the Middle East and potential shipping disruptions. This increase is expected to impact consumers as global supply chain costs for major brands like Durex continue to climb.
Several artists, including Laufey and Damiano David, have removed their collaborations with singer d4vd from streaming platforms. The decision follows recent news that d4vd has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl.
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) has expressed concern over a rising number of young people radicalizing online through jihadist or right-wing extremist ideologies. AIVD chief Simone Smit noted that some individuals are also being recruited by state actors, according to the agency's 2025 annual report.
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) warns in its 2025 annual report that Russia is adopting an increasingly aggressive stance toward Europe that will persist beyond the war in Ukraine. Additionally, the report notes that the threat from China against the Netherlands and other Western countries has significantly broadened and intensified.
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) issued 93 official warnings regarding risky individuals and organizations in 2025, an increase from 73 the previous year. These alerts were shared with authorities such as the police and local municipalities, as detailed in the agency's latest annual report.
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) warns that national security is under unprecedented pressure from a complex and interconnected web of threats. Director Simone Smit stated that the current threat level is the most serious in the agency's 80-year history.