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One dead in crush after World Cup screening in Jordan

One person died and eight others were injured in Jordan during a crowd crush at a public screening of a World Cup match against Algeria. The incident occurred as a large number of fans gathered to wat...

Dutch official joins EU-Taliban talks

A Dutch official is participating in technical-level talks between the European Commission and the Taliban in Brussels. The discussions focus on the repatriation of rejected Afghan asylum seekers foll...

Trump: Iran did agree to nuclear program inspections

Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to inspections of its nuclear program, echoing earlier statements by Vice President JD Vance. However, Iranian officials have denied tha...

Media relish World Cup row as players face tension at the breakfast table

The Dutch national football team maintains a positive atmosphere following a significant victory over Sweden at the World Cup. In contrast, other major footballing nations like Portugal are currently ...

Significant damage in rear-end collision on N205 near Vijfhuizen

A van and a company vehicle were involved in a rear-end collision on the N205 near Vijfhuizen on Tuesday morning. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage, and ambulance personnel were on-site...

Major impact from sexual abuse case at Zoetermeer school

Oskar van der V. stood trial on Tuesday for sexual misconduct and secretly filming children at a school in Zoetermeer. During the proceedings, parents of ten victims exercised their right to speak, de...

UN experts: attacks on children in Gaza point to genocide

A committee of UN experts states that Israel has intentionally targeted children in Gaza, committing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Their latest report identifies these attacks on ...

Psychological evaluation for man who planned to kill asylum seekers at Amsterdam center

Prosecution: Man wanted to murder asylum seekers at Amsterdam shelter

A 42-year-old man from Vught is suspected of attempted murder after allegedly planning to kill asylum seekers at a shelter in Amsterdam in early April. During a preliminary court hearing, prosecutors ...

Deaths in Lebanon from Israeli shelling

Israeli shelling in southern Lebanon has killed two people, according to the Lebanese civil protection service. The incident has placed renewed pressure on the existing ceasefire in Lebanon and ongoin...

Dettol apologizes for sexist ad in China about 'tainted' women

British cleaning brand Dettol has apologized for an advertisement in China that was intended to address sexism but was widely criticized for being sexist itself. The video drew backlash for comparing ...

Drought increases due to hot and sunny weather

Upcoming hot and sunny weather is expected to significantly increase the precipitation deficit in the Netherlands. Weather service Weeronline predicts that high temperatures will cause substantial moi...

Former Scottish SNP chair sentenced to over 5 years for corruption

Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 in party funds. He admitted to using the st...

Prosecution demands four years in prison in 1990 rape case

The Public Prosecutor has demanded a four-year prison sentence for a 59-year-old man for a rape committed in Bodegraven in 1990. The case involving the then 14-year-old victim was brought to trial in ...

Parents previously complained about Zoetermeer janitor

Several parents at a primary school in Zoetermeer had previously raised concerns about the behavior of janitor Oskar van der V. before his arrest as a sexual offense suspect. The 58-year-old had been ...

Not surprising Noni Madueke starts for England despite disappointing stats

England manager Thomas Tuchel's recent squad selection for the national team has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the exclusion of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Despite criticis...

Czech President goes to court over NATO summit exclusion

Czech President Petr Pavel is taking legal action against the government after being excluded from the official delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. He has filed a case with the Constitu...

Man sprinkled gasoline in partner's Lijnden home but denies intent to start fire, according to prosecution

A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam appeared in a Haarlem court for allegedly sprinkling gasoline throughout his partner's home in Lijnden on March 11. While prosecutors claim he created a life-threateni...

Code red in 15 Italian cities due to high temperatures

The Italian Ministry of Health has issued a code red alert for fifteen cities, including Rome and Milan, due to extreme heat. Authorities are advising residents to remain indoors during the hottest pa...

Dutch internationals warn Tunisia of razor-sharp Brian Brobbey: 'He is crucial in that regard'

Dutch national team players have highlighted the physical strength and scoring ability of striker Brian Brobbey following his two goals against Sweden at the World Cup. His teammates emphasized that h...

Mbappé and Haaland fire France and Norway into the second round

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each scored twice on Monday to lead France and Norway into the second round of the 2026 World Cup. Their performances in the second group stage matches secured their ...

Spectators leave stadium, France-Iraq 2026 World Cup match resumes after two hours: severe weather produces spectacular images

France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a 2026 World Cup match featuring a standout performance by Kylian Mbappé. The game was notably delayed for two hours due to severe weather conditions, which led many spect...

Lionel Messi becomes World Cup all-time top scorer and misses penalty as he leads Argentina past Austria

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup, scoring twice despite missing a penalty earlier in the match. With his first goal, Messi became the all-time leading sco...

Number of drownings during heatwave in France rises

Approximately twenty people have drowned in France since the start of the weekend as the country faces an intense heatwave. Sports Minister Marina Ferrari has cautioned the public against swimming in ...

Work vehicle falls through sidewalk in Vijfhuizen, significant damage

A work truck fell through a sidewalk during lifting operations on the D’yserinckweg in Vijfhuizen on Tuesday morning. The incident resulted in significant damage, but fortunately, no one was injured...

Woman who rang BTS singer Jungkook’s doorbell 133 times sentenced to prison

A Brazilian woman has received a suspended prison sentence for stalking BTS singer Jungkook at his home in Seoul. Despite multiple police warnings, she visited his residence 22 times and once rang his...

Second letter from kidnappers of Savannah Guthrie's mother claims she has died

A second letter from kidnappers claims that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, has died following her abduction on February 1. US news outlets CNN and NBC reported the ...

Iran and US set up four working groups for negotiations

Iran and the United States have agreed to establish four working groups to facilitate negotiations on various issues. This announcement follows the first day of technical discussions held in Switzerla...

IJtunnel closed in both directions due to malfunction

The IJtunnel in Amsterdam is closed in both directions due to a malfunction in its public address system that began Tuesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to the Coentunnel and Zeeburgertunnel as ...

Red alert in record number of French departments due to heat

France has issued a red weather alert for 54 departments starting Tuesday at noon due to record-breaking heat affecting approximately 38.8 million residents. Temperatures in the central and western pa...