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US serial killer confesses to Gilgo Beach murders

An American man has pleaded guilty to eight murders in the long-unsolved Gilgo Beach case. This confession resolves a decades-old mystery involving the strangling and dismemberment of multiple victims...

Rutte backs Trump in criticism of European allies over Iran

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported US President Donald Trump's criticism of European allies for not providing promised assistance regarding Iran. While acknowledging these failures, Rutte als...

Man also suspected of threatening John van den Heuvel. Red Cross Hospital explosion suspect denies involvement: 'I'm being framed'

A 34-year-old suspect denied involvement in explosions at the Red Cross Hospital in Beverwijk during a court hearing in Alkmaar, claiming he is being framed. He is also suspected of threatening crime ...

This ambassador must ‘defend’ Trump in the Netherlands: ‘Greatest peacemaker of our time’

The US Ambassador to the Netherlands, Joseph Popolo, is working to maintain bilateral relations as Dutch public trust in the United States declines. Popolo defends President Trump's foreign policy, sp...

Campsites thrive due to good weather and Middle East war, but holiday home rentals slump

Dutch campsites are experiencing a significant boom driven by favorable weather, high fuel prices, and international conflicts that influence travel decisions. Conversely, holiday home rentals have se...

2.5 years in prison for 20-year-old who ordered explosive at De Pizzabakkers entrance

A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for ordering a 14-year-old to place an explosive at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. The court cited fingerprints on gas bottles a...

Person injured in violent incident in Beverwijk, police search for suspect

A person was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital following a violent incident in Beverwijk. Police are currently searching for a suspect and have warned the public not to approach them direct...

Deaths in Gaza in Israeli attacks, including journalist

At least four people, including an Al Jazeera journalist, were killed during Israeli attacks on Gaza on Wednesday. Local authorities confirmed the casualties following the strikes.

US: negotiations with Iran to begin Saturday in Pakistan

The United States and Iran are scheduled to begin diplomatic negotiations this Saturday in Pakistan, according to a White House announcement. The American delegation will be led by Vice President JD V...

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years for selling drugs to Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen,' has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her involvement in the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. Sangha pleaded guilty in August to charges rela...

Iran: US must choose between ceasefire or war via Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the United States must choose between supporting a ceasefire or continuing the conflict through Israel's actions in Lebanon. He emphasized that the ...

André Kuipers on Artemis II moon mission: ‘We can do good things instead of bashing each other's brains out’

Dutch astronaut André Kuipers praised the Artemis II mission as a sign of positive human achievement as the spacecraft prepares to land in the Pacific Ocean after orbiting the moon. He highlighted th...

Body found in water at Panamakade in Amsterdam-East

A body was discovered in the water near the Panamakade in the Eastern Docklands area of Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Local police, including the water police, are working to recover the body and inve...

Ajax to partner with Austrian club LASK Linz: ‘Real added value for both clubs’

Dutch football club Ajax has announced a new partnership with the Austrian side LASK Linz. The collaboration aims to share football expertise, optimize player development programs, and improve talent ...

Argument leads to stabbing in Handboogstraat home

Parking garage arsonist believed to be a minor given two weeks to turn himself in

Unease in Dutch Parliament over Trump visit, but Prime Minister and King will attend

Prime Minister Rob Jetten and the Dutch royal couple are proceeding with a visit to meet Donald Trump at the White House despite criticism from the Netherlands' House of Representatives. Left-wing opp...

Haroon Ali: ‘Dear King and Queen, please stay home’

Haroon Ali questions whether King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima should proceed with their planned visit to the White House to meet President Trump. The author suggests the Dutch royals should rec...

Fire breaks out in bushes along train tracks at Van der Madeweg

Iran discusses Israeli attacks on Lebanon with Pakistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed Israeli military actions in Lebanon with Pakistan's military leadership amid conflicting reports regarding a ceasefire. While Pakistan claimed a truce...

70-year-old from Haarlem in court for antisemitic articles on his website: 'I am for dialogue, but now see I was wrong'

A 70-year-old man from Haarlem appeared in court for publishing antisemitic articles on his website in 2022, which prosecutors characterize as group insult. The defendant admitted to being negligent a...

Minister decides against entry ban for rapper Ye for now

The Dutch Minister of Asylum and Migration, Bart van den Brink, has decided not to impose an entry ban on American rapper Ye for the time being. This decision follows requests from organizations like ...

Deceased Amsterdam bank employee victim of a crime

A 40-year-old bank employee found dead in a residence in Amsterdam-Zuid on March 26 is likely the victim of a crime. Authorities are investigating the incident after her body was discovered at a home ...

EU awards Utrecht projects record €831 million

The European Union has awarded a record 831 million euros in subsidies to projects in the province of Utrecht since 2021. This amount represents a significant increase, nearly doubling the funding all...

Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday have resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries, according to the Lebanese government. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reported that the attacks hit s...

Woman found dead in Amsterdam South was victim of crime, partner arrested

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man following the death of his 40-year-old partner at a home on Koninginneweg in Amsterdam-Zuid. Investigators strongly suspect that the woman died as a result of a ...

Forty hours of community service for two Haarlem residents after assault: 'I have a military background, I defend myself if attacked'

Two 35-year-old men from Haarlem have been sentenced to 40 hours of community service for the serious assault of a fellow resident. The incident involved a victim driving a BMW convertible, and the co...

Prosecutors demand three years for Mohamed M. after series of street robberies in Amsterdam

Hegseth: US achieved victory with a capital V in Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has declared a "historic victory" on the battlefield following the conclusion of the conflict with Iran. He characterized the outcome as a major success for the ...

Hezbollah urges Lebanese not to return home yet

Hezbollah has urged residents of southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and the southern suburbs of Beirut to delay returning to their homes. The group stated that displaced individuals should wait until...