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Rescue workers killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed ten people, including six first responders and a child, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The attacks targeted the locations of Deir Qanoun en...

US forces Microsoft to share Dutch officials' data, but cabinet won't intervene yet

The United States government has compelled Microsoft to hand over data belonging to Dutch civil servants, a development the Dutch cabinet has long feared. While the government has expressed concern an...

Boy kidnapped on Zeeburgerdijk in Amsterdam, three arrests

16-year-old suspect turns self in for stabbing at Stuyvesantstraat home

A 16-year-old boy surrendered to police on Wednesday in connection with a stabbing that occurred last Saturday in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes neighborhood. The incident followed an argument in a residence...

Rutte holds ‘intense debate’ with slow arms industry

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is engaging in intense discussions with the defense industry to demand a significant increase in weapons production. He expressed dissatisfaction with the current pac...

Multiple women spat on and shot with gel blasters by youths near Westerpark

High oil prices make these four men especially rich: up to $337.5 million a day for Mohammed bin Salman

High oil prices are significantly enriching four key individuals, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who earns up to $337.5 million daily. While these heads of state and executives see ...

Two men arrested for servers behind Russian cyberattacks

The Dutch FIOD arrested two men for allegedly facilitating Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns by bypassing European sanctions. Authorities seized more than 800 servers during searches o...

Youth will suffer if Supreme Court doesn't force Shell to take climate action, Milieudefensie argues

Milieudefensie argued before the Dutch Supreme Court that Shell must be legally compelled to reduce its carbon emissions to prevent future generations from facing an unsolvable climate crisis. The env...

Rubio assures troop withdrawal will not be used as punishment

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the withdrawal of American troops from Europe is not intended to punish European allies. This clarification follows earlier comments by President Do...

Outrage over Israel's treatment of journalists

Israel has released all foreign passengers from the aid flotilla bound for Gaza that was intercepted earlier. Among those released were six Dutch nationals who are now traveling to Turkey, according t...

Red Cross: Heat for waiting asylum seekers in Ter Apel concerning

The Red Cross has expressed concern for the welfare of asylum seekers waiting outside the registration center in Ter Apel as temperatures are expected to rise above 25 degrees Celsius. The organizatio...

Russia reports fatal Ukrainian attack on occupied Luhansk region

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-occupied Luhansk region resulted in one death and 35 injuries after a student dormitory collapsed. Russian state media reported that the nighttime strike hit a ...

Samsung pays €22.9 billion in bonuses to prevent chip worker strike

Samsung has agreed to pay a total of 22.9 billion euros in bonuses to its chip production employees to prevent a large-scale strike. Individual workers will receive approximately 293,000 euros, partia...

Polish minister: US troop strength in Poland to remain roughly the same

The Polish Foreign Minister announced that the number of United States military personnel stationed in Poland is expected to remain stable. This statement was made ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign m...

Italian request for more fiscal space for energy crisis lacks EU support

Italy's request for additional fiscal flexibility to address the energy crisis has failed to gain support from other EU member states. The proposal sought extra room for spending on measures to mitiga...

Berendsen wants to be calm and resolute amid US ‘unpredictability’

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has urged Europe to remain calm and decisive despite the unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump. Speaking before a NATO meeting, he e...

Aerdts addressed US ambassador over leaked names of officials

Dutch State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts has addressed U.S. Ambassador Joe Popolo regarding the public disclosure of the names of Dutch civil servants. Aerdts formally stated that the release of these n...

Man (68) in wheelchair killed after being pulled toward tracks by suction of passing train

AEX index rises further on hopes for end to Iran war

The AEX index on the Damrak in Amsterdam opened higher on Friday, driven by investor optimism for a swift resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. This positive sentiment continued to support tr...

Haarlemmermeer police arrest six suspects for online fraud

Police in Haarlemmermeer have arrested six suspects for online fraud following a targeted investigation. Authorities tracked the individuals down after officers intentionally allowed themselves to be ...

Media: Investigation into possible sex crimes by Prince Andrew

British police are investigating allegations of multiple sexual offenses involving Prince Andrew, including a claim from a woman who says she was brought to his Windsor home for sexual purposes. Detec...

Injuries and many arrests in fan brawl in Paris

Six people were injured and 65 arrests were made following violent clashes involving football supporters from Nice in central Paris. The incidents occurred near Gare de l'Est on Thursday night and Fri...

Rutte welcomes Trump's announcement to send troops to Poland

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed the United States' announcement to deploy additional troops to Poland. Speaking before a meeting with NATO foreign ministers, Rutte expressed his support...

Fake police officer who defrauded 86-year-old woman gets community service; 'He is on the right track,' says judge

A 20-year-old Amsterdam man was sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a suspended prison term for posing as a police officer to scam elderly victims. The judge opted for a community sentence...

Polish president thanks Trump for sending more troops

Polish President Karol Nawrocki thanked Donald Trump for the deployment of additional U.S. troops to Poland. He emphasized that strong alliances are built on cooperation and a shared commitment to mut...

Enough jet fuel, but major airlines feel the impact of later holiday bookings

European travelers are increasingly delaying their holiday bookings, leading to a noticeable decline in demand for major airlines such as Ryanair and EasyJet. This shift in consumer behavior is occurr...

From doubts and knee problems to World Cup medal: how Floor Slooff (19) regained her confidence after a serious injury

Nineteen-year-old gymnast Floor Slooff from Driehuis won a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the World Challenge Cup in Varna, Bulgaria. This achievement marks a successful return to competition f...

Rinus van Kalmthout set for seventh Indy 500: 'I know everyone is impressed by me'

Dutch racing driver Rinus van Kalmthout is preparing for his seventh Indy 500 race this coming Sunday. The 25-year-old Hoofddorp native expressed confidence in his performance and dismissed claims tha...

Deaths in northern Honduras in attack on palm oil plantation

At least 19 people were killed on Wednesday during an attack on a palm oil plantation in northern Honduras. Authorities confirmed the fatalities on Thursday.