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Public Prosecution Service: foul play ‘most likely’ in death of Leonie (40) in Amsterdam-Zuid, partner Clen V. denies involvement

Press center in Kansas evacuated due to approaching thunderstorms

The media center in Kansas City was evacuated three hours before a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Tunisia due to approaching severe weather. Journalists were ordered to leave the temporar...

Car catches fire and burns out on Nieuwe Bennebroekerweg in Hoofddorp

A car caught fire and was destroyed on the Nieuwe Bennebroekerweg in Hoofddorp on Thursday evening. The driver escaped uninjured, though the incident caused traffic disruptions in the area.

Italy and France want new peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Italy and France have announced plans to establish a new peacekeeping force in Lebanon following the expiration of the current UNIFIL mandate at the end of this year. During a meeting in Antibes, lead...

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A Code Red weather warning has been issued for the Amsterdam region, leading the local safety council to convene. Authorities are coordinating their response to the severe weather conditions affecting...

Van of missing delivery driver burnt out in Haarlem, many parcels lost

A delivery van caught fire on the Dreef in Haarlem on Thursday evening, resulting in heavy damage and the loss of many packages. Police are currently searching for the delivery driver, who disappeared...

Dutch Ministry of Defence remains opposed to individual Hawija compensation

The Dutch Ministry of Defense has reaffirmed its decision not to provide individual compensation to victims of the 2015 bombing in Hawija, Iraq, which resulted in at least 70 deaths. Minister Dilan Ye...

Prosecutors drop rape case against Harvey Weinstein

Prosecutors in New York have dropped a rape charge against former film mogul Harvey Weinstein after the accuser declined to testify. The decision brings an end to what would have been the fourth trial...

New Colombian leader demands quick surrender of armed groups

Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has issued a one-month deadline for armed groups in the country to surrender. He stated that his administration will not make any concessions during...

Spanish media: Goalkeeper Ter Stegen on his way to Ajax on loan

German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is reportedly close to joining Ajax on a one-season loan from FC Barcelona. According to the Spanish sports newspaper AS, the deal is nearing completion for th...

Kansas City turns out in force for Oranje fan walk

Thousands of residents in Kansas City joined Dutch football fans for a massive fanwalk through the city center on Thursday. The event followed a celebration in the Power & Light District as supporters...

Looting reported in hard-hit Venezuelan coastal province

Reports of looting have emerged from the earthquake-stricken Venezuelan coastal province of La Guaira. Heavily damaged shops in the resort town of Catia La Mar are being targeted following the seismic...

Court hearings canceled in provinces with code red warning

Physical court hearings in Dutch provinces under a code red weather warning have been cancelled for Friday. Urgent legal matters, such as care authorizations or supervision orders, may still proceed o...

The big winner after Netherlands-Mexico is the clever owner of a Thai restaurant in Denmark

This article reflects on the 1998 World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Mexico, which was viewed by fans at a festival site in Denmark. It highlights the story of a local Thai restauran...

Significant drop in Haarlem severe weather damage last year, rainfall costs lowest since 2017

Private property damage caused by severe weather in Haarlem fell to 919,000 euros last year, reaching its lowest level since 2017. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previou...

US judge blocks Trump order on mail-in ballots

A federal judge in Boston has blocked an executive order by President Donald Trump that aimed to tighten regulations for mail-in voting. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by more than twenty Democrat...

Dutch fans celebrate in a still-dry Kansas City

Dutch football fans gathered in Kansas City to celebrate ahead of the national team's final World Cup group match against Tunisia. The event featured performances by artists such as FeestDJRuud and Yv...

First code red for heat in part of the country on Friday

For the first time, a code red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for a large part of the Netherlands this Friday. The alert applies to most regions except for the northern provinces and...

Katia Garcia first woman to referee a Dutch national team World Cup match: ‘She is calm, but fierce when necessary’

Katia Garcia will become the first female referee in World Cup history to officiate a match involving the Dutch national team. The 33-year-old official is scheduled to lead the game taking place early...

Red Cross opens donation account for aid to Venezuela

The Red Cross has opened donation account 5125 to support relief efforts following a double earthquake in Venezuela. The organization reports that thousands of people are in urgent need of food, water...

Code red in more and more Italian cities due to heat

Seventeen of Italy's twenty-seven largest cities are currently under a code red alert due to extreme heat across Europe. The high-level warning affects major cities including Rome, Milan, Turin, Venic...

UvA lecturers still denied answers on communication with pro-Israel organizations despite court ruling

Firefighters rescue disabled woman on bicycle from ditch in Spaarndam

A disabled woman was rescued from a ditch by the fire department on Thursday afternoon after falling into the water with her bicycle in Spaarndam. The cause of the incident on the Kerkweg is currently...

Girl (15) seriously injured in collision on Draaierweg in North: police suspect driver was under the influence

King expresses sympathy after earthquakes in neighboring Venezuela

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have expressed their condolences to the people of Venezuela following a series of earthquakes in the country. Venezuela shares maritime borders with Aruba, Cura...

UN sends specialists to help after Venezuela earthquake

The United Nations is sending specialized rescue teams to Venezuela following two earthquakes that recently hit the country. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the relief efforts are being co...

Forward Youssef el Kachati (ex-Telstar) from NEC to Stade Reims

Forward Youssef el Kachati has transferred from Dutch club NEC Nijmegen to French side Stade Reims after one season. The 26-year-old, who previously played for Telstar, recorded three goals and three ...

Official heatwave confirmed: 30.2 degrees in De Bilt

The Netherlands has officially recorded its first heatwave of 2026 after temperatures in De Bilt reached 30.2 degrees Celsius. This occurrence equals the record for the longest heatwave in the month o...

Cargo cyclist injured in collision with bus in Haarlem

A cyclist on a cargo bike was injured on Thursday morning after colliding with a bus on the Nassaulaan in Haarlem. The accident occurred late in the morning and resulted in injuries to the person on t...

Netherlands sends rescue team to Venezuela after earthquakes

The Netherlands is deploying an Urban Search and Rescue team to Venezuela to assist with relief efforts following recent earthquakes. The team, consisting of rescue workers, dogs, and equipment, was d...