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Australia and EU sign major free trade agreement after years of negotiations

Australia and the European Union signed a comprehensive free trade agreement in Canberra on Tuesday following years of negotiations. The deal aims to strengthen economic ties and facilitate trade betw...

Jury awards woman $19 million for 1972 rape by Bill Cosby

A jury in Santa Monica has awarded an 84-year-old woman over $19 million in damages for being raped by Bill Cosby in 1972. The actor and comedian plans to appeal the court's decision.

Police release footage of suspicious explosion at Zuidas office building

73-year-old woman pushed over out of nowhere in Kalverstraat, police see possible trend

US government opens new investigations into Harvard

The US Department of Education has launched two new investigations into Harvard University to determine if the institution is practicing affirmative action. This follows a 2023 Supreme Court ruling th...

Bahrain drafts UN resolution against Iranian shipping attacks

Bahrain has drafted a United Nations Security Council resolution seeking authorization for countries to use all necessary means to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal fol...

One dead, dozens injured in Colombia plane crash

A military plane crashed in Colombia, resulting in one fatality and 77 people being hospitalized. President Gustavo Petro confirmed the incident and the number of casualties on social media.

Netanyahu: Trump sees possibilities for deal with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump believes strategic goals regarding Iran can be achieved through a negotiated agreement. This update follows recent dis...

UK summons Iranian ambassador over London spying

The British Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian ambassador following allegations of espionage in London. UK officials characterized the Iranian regime's activities as reckless and disruptive act...

US Vice President calls Netanyahu about negotiations

U.S. Vice President JD Vance spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss potential negotiations with Iran. This report of the diplomatic call was provided by an insider t...

Idea Books distribution center destroyed by fire at scooter company

Wetland paradises along the water help nature, though it’s a losing battle

New shoreline projects have been completed in Haarlem and Heemstede to create marshy banks that support local biodiversity. While these projects improve the landscape and provide habitats for various ...

Justice plays high-stakes game in tackling F-Game

Dutch police have released surveillance photos of 79 suspects linked to scamming tricks and other fraudulent activities to the general public. The images are being displayed on billboards along major ...

Barge springs leak at lock complex, nearly sinks, but hole is temporarily patched

An inland navigation vessel developed a leak and nearly sank on Monday afternoon at the Steigersweg along the North Sea Canal. Emergency response teams were able to perform provisional repairs to stab...

Stock markets end higher despite Iranian denial of talks

European stock markets closed higher on Monday following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a five-day pause in attacks on Iranian energy facilities to facilitate talks. Market gains were lat...

Brussels-South station evacuated over two suspicious packages

Brussels-South railway station was fully evacuated on Monday evening following the discovery of two suspicious packages. Both train and metro services were suspended as authorities and rail operators ...

Are we in the worst energy crisis ever? ‘US is an unpredictable factor’

The head of the International Energy Agency warns that the current energy crisis is as severe as three previous major crises combined. Expert Aad Correljé from TU Delft emphasizes that while the situ...

Boys arrested in Heemstede suspected of preparing explosion

Two boys, aged 14 and 17, were arrested in Heemstede on suspicion of preparing an explosion or arson with terrorist intent. The Public Prosecution Service of North Holland confirmed that the arrests t...

Dozens feared dead in Colombia military plane crash

A military aircraft crashed in Colombia shortly after takeoff, with reports suggesting that dozens of soldiers on board may have been killed. While the Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident, loca...

Man stabbed in West, likely near Jan van Galenstraat metro station

A man was injured in a stabbing incident on Monday afternoon, which likely took place near the Jan van Galenstraat metro station in Amsterdam West. The victim reached the hospital independently, promp...

D66 only beats GL-PvdA in Haarlem-Southwest; FVD wins in Waarderpolder

GroenLinks-PvdA emerged as the winner in the recent elections in Haarlem, securing the most votes in 77 out of 89 polling stations. D66 finished in second place overall, managing to outperform the pro...

Pro-Palestinian activists acquitted of antisemitism after defacing CIDI office

Operation ‘Game Over?!’ nets police series of suspects

The Dutch police have launched a public campaign called "Game Over?!" to identify 100 suspects involved in scamming elderly victims through fraudulent schemes. Images are being displayed on digital sc...

Iranian parliament speaker calls talks with US fake news

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed reports of negotiations with the United States to end the war as "fake news." He claimed that President Donald Trump's assertions are in...

Lawyer couple Knoops back in court: ‘Defense was abominable’

Suspect in fatal shooting of Önal in Rijswijk arrested in France

A 34-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of Cemil Önal in Rijswijk has been arrested in France for illegal weapon possession. The Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office identifies the man as the alleged...

Ukraine accuses Russia of supporting Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of providing intelligence support to the Iranian regime. Zelensky stated on social media platform X that he possesses irrefutable proof of thi...

Police receive 150 tips about explosion at Jewish school in Amsterdam

Amsterdam police have received more than 150 tips following the release of surveillance footage showing two suspects linked to an explosion at a Jewish school. The incident took place during the night...

Minister assures: IND is ready to implement migration pact

Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink assured Parliament that the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) is prepared to implement the European migration pact starting June 12. This statement ...

European leaders welcome Trump's statements on Iran

European leaders expressed satisfaction following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that there will be no immediate military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. The decision is seen as a...