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US Senate votes against Iran war without Congressional approval

The United States Senate has passed legislation requiring Congressional approval for any military action against Iran, following a similar vote by the House of Representatives. While the bill aims to ...

Monkey escapes from Beekse Bergen and spotted several times in the area

A male crested mangabey escaped from Safaripark Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek last weekend. The animal park confirmed that the monkey is not dangerous to humans or pets and has been spotted several ti...

Cristiano Ronaldo shines in Portugal win and reclaims World Cup record from Lionel Messi

Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two goals to help his team bounce back from an opening-round loss. The victory also saw Ronaldo reclaim a World Cup record f...

15 years in prison for Raichel J. (26) and Claudjino P. (24) for shooting tobacco shop owner in Amsterdam-West

Reijnders sees Oranje growing, but many things still need to improve

Tijjani Reijnders spoke about the Dutch national team's progress at the World Cup following their 5-1 victory over Sweden. While noting a positive team atmosphere, he emphasized that several areas of ...

Iranian president: Tehran will never negotiate on defense

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the country's missile program is not included in any preliminary agreements with the United States. He emphasized that Tehran will never negotiate its...

Major damage in collision on IJmuiderstraatweg in IJmuiden

Two passenger cars collided on the IJmuiderstraatweg in IJmuiden on Tuesday evening, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Authorities suspect that one of the drivers may have been operating th...

KNMI expects record-warm night from Thursday to Friday

The Dutch weather institute KNMI predicts that the night between Thursday and Friday will be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands. Temperatures in De Bilt are expected to remain above 24 degre...

World Cup in Amsterdam: Cheering for Ghana in a lively Zuidoost church

Residents of Amsterdam with Ghanese roots gathered at Charity's House church in Zuidoost to support Ghana during the World Cup. The community is celebrating the national team's first appearance in the...

France records hottest day since records began

On Tuesday, France recorded its warmest day since 1947, with an average temperature reaching 29.8 degrees Celsius. According to the national weather service Météo France, this record was determined ...

Dutch prosecutors demand life sentence for Rwanda genocide suspect

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 66-year-old Eugène N. for his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. N. is accused of participating in the massacre of...

Hundreds of UK schools closed due to heatwave

At least 300 schools in the United Kingdom were closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to an ongoing heatwave. According to the BBC, the actual number of closures is likely higher as many schools do not...

Denmark joins Hormuz coalition

Denmark has officially joined the maritime security coalition in the Strait of Hormuz established by France and the United Kingdom. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus announced that the Danish contribution ...

Parents of Angela de Beer, murdered in Spaarnwoude, tired of waiting as appeal drags on

The parents of 35-year-old Angela de Beer, who was murdered in the Spaarnwoude nature reserve in 2022, are expressing frustration over the lengthy appeal process for suspect Cetin K. According to the ...

Ajax to face two Greek top clubs plus German and English opponents

Ajax has scheduled several friendly matches for next month against international opponents, including Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The team will also face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca and sec...

Two victims of Vogelwaarde accident still in hospital

Two children remain hospitalized following a collision near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, earlier this month, while a third child was discharged last week. The update was provided by Namens de Familie, an org...

Energy prices peak due to blasting AC units: dynamic rate hits 1.10 euros per kWh

High temperatures across Europe have driven up electricity demand for air conditioning, causing dynamic power prices to spike significantly. On Wednesday evening, the price is expected to reach 1.10 e...

Hardenberg imposes new fine as asylum center remains open

The municipality of Hardenberg has increased the daily fine for the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to 64,000 euros because an asylum center remains open against orders. The p...

Heatwave threatens European wheat harvest

Persistent heat and drought across Europe are threatening wheat harvests, causing concerns among traders in the grain market. On Monday, wheat prices reached their highest level in three weeks due to ...

Prosecution appeals to Supreme Court in fatal Wadden Sea collision case

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is appealing to the Supreme Court following the recent acquittal of a captain involved in a fatal 2022 collision on the Wadden Sea. The incident involved a speedbo...

Eiffel Tower and Louvre change opening hours due to heat

The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in Paris have adjusted their opening hours due to an extreme heatwave. The French capital is currently under a red alert, which is the highest weather warning le...

Tehran residents given days off for Khamenei's funeral

Iranian authorities have granted residents of Tehran three days off for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 37 years, was killed in an American-Israeli attack in late F...

Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions

Seven out of twenty-five safety regions in the Netherlands are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires, triggering a Phase 2 warning. The alert applies to all regions in North Holland, as well...

Increased risk of wildfires in seven safety regions

Seven safety regions across the Netherlands, including the entire province of North Holland, are currently facing an increased risk of wildfires. The fire department has issued a Phase 2 warning for t...

How Haarlem became the scene of a foiled assassination attempt on an Iranian activist

Prosecutors detailed a foiled plot to assassinate Iranian activist Siamak Tahmasbi at his home in Haarlem, allegedly orchestrated by fugitive Sami B. through an international hit team. Intercepted mes...

6.5 years in prison for Fernando S. (64) for sexually abusing friend's daughters: ‘Prioritized own sexual desires’

Water boards: extra water supply and dike inspections due to drought

Dutch water boards are implementing extra water supply and dike inspections in response to extreme heat and drought conditions. These measures aim to prevent salinization in western regions and identi...

Artin Music & Friends cancelled in March due to US intervention now goes ahead: ‘Football and music bridge political differences’

Iranian musician Asghar Barani will host the 'Artin Muziek & Friends' concert at the Patronaat venue this Thursday after a previous cancellation in March. The event aims to bridge political divides th...

Óscar García takes job in Poland after leaving Ajax

Former Ajax coach Óscar García has been appointed as the new manager of Polish side Pogoń Szczecin. The 53-year-old Catalan joins the club after they finished ninth in the Ekstraklasa last season.

Dutchman elected Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe

Dutch diplomat Tanja Gonggrijp has been elected as the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. She won the position with 135 votes, defeating Finnish candidate Marja Ruotanen-Bourdages.