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Arrested Turkish comedian who called Erdogan a dictator faces jail time

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktas was taken into pre-trial detention on Friday following his arrest for allegedly mocking religious values and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The comedian faces...

Strait of Hormuz just safe enough to let oil prices fall

Oil prices have declined as shipping traffic gradually resumes through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this improvement, the region remains marked by significant security risks and ongoing uncertainty f...

Jan-Kees Emmer just celebrates 250 years of the United States because the US is more than Trump

Journalist Jan-Kees Emmer reflects on the significance of the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. He highlights that the celebration remains meaningful regardless of current politica...

Amsterdam tests self-driving cargo ship for the first time (but the captain remains responsible)

KNVB files complaint over racist abuse against Oranje players

The KNVB has filed a formal complaint regarding racist comments made online against Dutch national team players following their elimination from the World Cup by Morocco. The football association anno...

4-year prison sentence for man who tied up victims during Southeast home invasion

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a violent home invasion in Amsterdam Zuidoost that occurred in early 2026. During the robbery, the suspect and two accompli...

Youth detention for 17-year-old boy who supplied cobras for failed attack on De Pizzabakkers

Bob Vylan sues BBC for libel

The punk-rap duo Bob Vylan has initiated legal action against the British broadcaster BBC for alleged defamation. The claims follow the duo's performance at the 2025 Glastonbury festival.

Iran begins series of mourning ceremonies for Ali Khamenei funeral

Mourning ceremonies have begun in Tehran for the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away in late February. The funeral proceedings are being held at the Imam Khomeini Mosque comple...

NATO countries agree on 140 billion euros for Ukraine over two years

NATO member states have agreed to provide 140 billion euros in aid to Ukraine over the next two years. The 32 leaders are expected to formalize this commitment during an upcoming summit.

EU adds six Russians to sanctions list over Navalny poisoning

The European Union has imposed sanctions on six Russian individuals, including military scientists, for their alleged involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. These measures i...

Juvenile detention for 17-year-old who supplied bag of cobras for attempted bombing of De Pizzabakkers

A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to 200 days of youth detention, mostly suspended, for his involvement in an attempted explosion at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. The teenager provided...

Flash powder on suspect could link to explosive attack

Provinces once again urge municipalities to house status holders

Dutch provinces are resuming their oversight role by calling municipalities to account for failing to meet housing targets for refugees with residency permits. While provinces have a legal mandate to ...

Polish PM believes Ukraine wants to de-escalate after row

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Ukraine is committed to improving its tense relationship with Poland. This announcement followed discussions between the foreign ministers of both countri...

Court examines site of Rotterdam gold heist

The court visited a safe deposit company in Rotterdam to investigate a massive gold heist that occurred between 2018 and 2019. Prosecutors estimate the current value of the stolen gold, which remains ...

Global food prices drop slightly as Strait of Hormuz remains open

Global food prices decreased for the second consecutive month in June, falling 0.3 percent according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. The decline was primarily driven by lower costs for ...

Marc-André ter Stegen to Ajax after eleven years at FC Barcelona, loan deal almost complete

Marc-André ter Stegen is set to join Ajax on a loan deal from FC Barcelona. The 34-year-old German goalkeeper is moving to the Amsterdam-based club following eleven years in Spain.

Uproar in Belgium over exam question describing Leopold II as a 'shrewd strategist'

A controversy has emerged in Belgium over a school exam question that describes King Leopold II as a 'shrewd strategist'. Critics are upset because the question fails to mention the atrocities committ...

Interpol seeks Ukrainian woman (39) after Monaco bombing

Interpol has issued a red notice for 39-year-old Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska in connection with a recent bombing in Monaco. Reports suggest the suspect was recently spotted in Germany, wh...

Possible traffic fine increases may violate European law

The Advocate General has advised the Supreme Court that significant increases in traffic fines may conflict with European law. The advice argues that individuals who are unable to pay should not be su...

Shoplifter uses child at self-checkout in Haarlemmerdijk supermarket

France saw significant increase in deaths during heatwave

France experienced a significant 29.1 percent increase in deaths during a recent severe heatwave, resulting in at least 2,025 additional fatalities. Health agency Santé publique France indicated that...

Zelensky: rescue operations continue in Kyiv following Russian attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv following a major Russian attack on the capital. While emergency responders have cleared significant amounts ...

Another hit in Southern France: over three thousand people evacuated due to major wildfire

More than 3,000 people were evacuated due to a large wildfire in southern France. The fire started near the coastal town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and quickly spread to neighboring Canet-en-Roussillon.

20-year-old man arrested after chain lock attack and street robbery in De Pijp following Netherlands-Morocco match

First public appearance by Iranian Guard commander since war began

Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, has made his first public appearance in Tehran since the recent conflict with the US and Israel. During the event, he paid tribute to the la...

Deaths in Ukraine following new Russian attacks

Recent overnight Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and ten injuries, according to local authorities. These strikes mark a continued escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Newspaper: investigation into damage in Brussels after large US party

Authorities in Belgium are investigating reports of property damage at the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels following a large party hosted by U.S. Ambassador Bill White. The newspaper Het N...

Over one million euros raised via Giro 5125 for aid to Venezuela

The Red Cross has raised over 1.1 million euros through giro 5125 to support victims of the recent earthquake in Venezuela. The fundraising campaign was launched last Friday by the organization.