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Iranian ministry: US wants to exit war without losing face

The Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that the U.S. government is seeking a face-saving exit from the current conflict. Iranian officials are currently in Islamabad for talks, where U.S. envoys are a...

YouTuber Rouand YT's account taken offline after link to shooting that killed innocent boys

The YouTube account of Rouand YT has been taken offline following his connection to a fatal shooting in Amsterdam on New Year's Day. The action was taken after it was revealed he recorded a video earl...

Zelensky reports deaths after night of heavy attacks on Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that at least four people were killed and thirty others injured following a night of heavy Russian attacks across Ukraine. The strikes primarily targeted civilian...

German minister: Minehunter already heading to Strait of Hormuz

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that a minesweeper and a supply ship will be sent to the Mediterranean Sea to prepare for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The specific ti...

Police find body in nature reserve, suspect foul play: "Crime scene in the forest"

Police have discovered a body in the De Bretten nature area in Amsterdam-Sloterdijk and suspect a crime was committed. Forensic teams investigated a tent at the scene, which reportedly belonged to som...

Car tires on fire in Haarlemmermeer Forest

Several car tires caught fire on a parking lot in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos in Hoofddorp on Friday evening. The incident resulted in significant smoke development in the surrounding area.

Beverwijk has a dubious reputation, and a fatal robbery doesn’t help: How unsafe is the city really?

A fatal robbery at a gold office in Beverwijk has sparked a debate regarding the city's safety and reputation. Although such lethal incidents are rare, the event has shocked residents and prompted a r...

Irish cartel boss Danny Kinahan, arrested after years, has a large network in the Netherlands

'Eradicating malaria is no longer a dream': WHO approves first medicine for babies

The World Health Organization has approved the first malaria medication specifically developed for newborns and infants weighing between 2 and 5 kilograms. This announcement was made ahead of World Ma...

Summit on phasing out fossil fuels begins in Colombia

Colombia and the Netherlands have launched the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The six-day event features 56 participating countries that together ...

Deaths in Gaza in Israeli strikes, including police officers

At least twelve people, including six police officers, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Friday according to local authorities. The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty

The U.S. Department of Justice aims to expand the federal death penalty and authorize execution methods including firing squads, electrocution, and gas suffocation. This initiative aligns with Preside...

House fire on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden quickly under control

A small fire broke out in the windowsill of a house on Rijnstraat in IJmuiden on Friday evening. Emergency services quickly brought the situation under control, and no injuries were reported.

Halsema closes Slotervaart youth center for six months after multiple explosions

Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has ordered the closure of a youth center in Slotervaart for six months following two explosions in April. The decision aims to restore public safety and allow for a poli...

Tayrinho F. (20) sentenced to 5 years for kidnapping and excessive violence

Trump sends negotiators to talks with Iran, media say

President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan is mediating the conflict, and while Vice P...

Israel: Hezbollah fighters killed in strike on southern Lebanon

The Israeli military reported killing six Hezbollah fighters during continued operations in southern Lebanon. These actions come despite a three-week extension of the ceasefire agreement between Israe...

Merz proposes ‘light’ EU membership for Ukraine

German politician Friedrich Merz proposed an intermediate 'light' EU membership for Ukraine during an informal summit in Cyprus. This arrangement would allow Ukraine to participate in EU institution m...

Brussels to further develop EU version of NATO Article 5

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will further define Article 42.7, the bloc's mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5. The decision follows an informa...

Jetten: Spain is and remains a full member of NATO

Prime Minister Rob Jetten affirmed that Spain remains a full member of NATO following an EU summit in Cyprus. His remarks respond to leaked U.S. plans suggesting potential suspensions for certain alli...

Haarlem components orbited the moon on Artemis II. 'Quite proud'

Components manufactured in Haarlem, including solar panel springs and shuttle connectors, were part of NASA's recent Artemis II mission around the moon. Local manufacturers expressed pride in contribu...

Arrests in North Holland for ATM bombings in Germany and Switzerland

Nine Dutch men have been arrested for allegedly carrying out ten ATM bombings in Germany and Switzerland between mid-2023 and late 2023. Police conducted searches across fifteen locations, including A...

Thousands of kilometers for Telstar: how a Swiss South Korean fell in love with a club in the polder

Waudiz, a Swiss South Korean football fan, travels thousands of kilometers to the Netherlands to support the football club Telstar. Despite his friend's skepticism about his choice of club, he has bec...

First pig species to use a stick: Artis welcomes endangered Philippine warty pigs

US Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the renovation of the central bank's Washington headquarters. This development removes...

Belgian shops no longer face mandatory rest day and can stay open longer

The Belgian government has approved extended opening hours for shops, allowing them to remain open until 9:00 PM daily. Additionally, the mandatory weekly closing day will be abolished, with the new r...

Netherlands will take in refugees in case of real emergency, says Jetten

Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the Netherlands will provide shelter to refugees fleeing the Middle East conflict in cases of genuine emergency. He also noted that the European Union is c...

Cabinet sees no options for export ban on fighting dogs to Israel

The Dutch cabinet has decided not to implement an export ban on fighting dogs to Israel, despite concerns over their use against Palestinians. Ministers cited a lack of EU-wide support and stated that...

Russia to attend G20 summit in Miami, 'possibly' Putin himself

Russian President Vladimir Putin may attend the G20 summit in Miami this December following an invitation from the United States. While the invitation has been confirmed by a Russian deputy minister, ...

Rutte: If anyone deserves a royal honor, it is MH17 chairman Ploeg

Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte has expressed his support for Piet Ploeg, chairman of the MH17 Disaster Foundation, receiving a royal decoration. Rutte praised Ploeg's long-term commitment and empath...