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Zelensky: rescue operations continue in Kyiv following Russian attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv following a major Russian attack on the capital. While emergency responders have cleared significant amounts ...

Another hit in Southern France: over three thousand people evacuated due to major wildfire

More than 3,000 people were evacuated due to a large wildfire in southern France. The fire started near the coastal town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and quickly spread to neighboring Canet-en-Roussillon.

20-year-old man arrested after chain lock attack and street robbery in De Pijp following Netherlands-Morocco match

First public appearance by Iranian Guard commander since war began

Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, has made his first public appearance in Tehran since the recent conflict with the US and Israel. During the event, he paid tribute to the la...

Deaths in Ukraine following new Russian attacks

Recent overnight Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in at least four deaths and ten injuries, according to local authorities. These strikes mark a continued escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Newspaper: investigation into damage in Brussels after large US party

Authorities in Belgium are investigating reports of property damage at the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels following a large party hosted by U.S. Ambassador Bill White. The newspaper Het N...

Over one million euros raised via Giro 5125 for aid to Venezuela

The Red Cross has raised over 1.1 million euros through giro 5125 to support victims of the recent earthquake in Venezuela. The fundraising campaign was launched last Friday by the organization.

Former Olympic canoeist charged with vandalism of Reflecting Pool

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been charged with property damage following allegations that he damaged the Reflecting Pool in Washington. The 67-year-old suspect has previously denied intenti...

COA closes emergency shelter in Apeldoorn after asbestos discovery

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) has temporarily closed an emergency shelter in Apeldoorn following the discovery of asbestos. The municipality of Apeldoorn confirmed the c...

UN aid truck attacked in Sudan

A United Nations truck transporting 50 tons of humanitarian aid was attacked by a drone in Sudan. The UN confirmed the incident, resulting in the total loss of the relief supplies.

Darlin C. gets 4 years in prison for home invasion in Amsterdam Southeast

British MAFS contestant arrested on suspicion of rape

A participant from the British version of the reality show Married at First Sight has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest, and the individual has since bee...

Trial of two potential Ebola treatments begins in Congo

The World Health Organization has launched a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to test two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.

A look inside the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht: residents have received 50,000 cards since opening. 'I've only been to the supermarket three times'

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) invited local media to visit the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht to shed light on the daily lives of its residents. The facility has receiv...

Red Cross: many relief supplies destroyed in Russian attacks

Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have destroyed a major Red Cross storage facility. The incident resulted in the loss of aid supplies valued at over 1.5 million euros.

Gary Glitter charged with sex offenses from four decades ago

British pop star Gary Glitter has been charged by the UK Public Prosecution Service with historical sexual offenses. The allegations include unlawful intercourse with a girl under thirteen and three c...

Deaths reported in Damascus explosion

A bomb explosion in the Syrian capital of Damascus has resulted in at least five deaths and sixteen injuries. Syrian authorities have confirmed the casualties following the attack.

Barcelona gives outdoor workers heat bracelets: stop immediately if alarm sounds

In Barcelona, outdoor workers are being provided with heat-sensitive wristbands to monitor their health. These devices vibrate to alert individuals when they are at risk of overheating, prompting them...

Hantavirus outbreak officially over according to WHO

The World Health Organization has officially declared the hantavirus outbreak over following the absence of new cases since late May. All quarantined individuals have completed their isolation period ...

Finally a decision on the nitrogen file. Not everyone is happy, but that is unavoidable

After years of political deadlock and protests, a majority in the Dutch parliament appears to be forming in support of a new nitrogen policy. While the decision is not yet finalized, the cabinet seems...

Aviation sector pleads with Brussels to delay new border control system

The European aviation sector is facing significant flight delays and disruptions due to the implementation of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). Industry representatives are urgently requesting ...

8-month suspended sentence for fatal collision with 30-year-old man on Oostelijke Handelskade

British Prime Minister apologizes to women forced to give up their children

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a formal apology to women who were coerced into giving up their children for adoption during the previous century. He described the historical practice a...

Google loses appeal against EU billion-euro fine at top court

The European Court of Justice has rejected Google's final appeal against a 4.13 billion euro fine imposed by the European Union. The penalty was issued due to Google's abuse of its market power regard...

Gaza flotilla activists to file complaint for sexual violence

Seven Dutch participants of the Global Summit Flotilla are filing criminal charges against Israeli soldiers for alleged sexual violence, torture, and abuse. Assisted by an Amsterdam law firm, the acti...

Cable repairs delayed: no trains to or from Rotterdam until Sunday

Train services from Rotterdam to the south are suspended until at least Sunday, July 5, due to delays in repairing cables damaged by a fire. ProRail has indicated that the disruption may potentially e...

At least 64 victims in Tarwekamp case file damage claims

At least 64 victims of a deadly explosion at Tarwekamp in The Hague have filed claims for compensation. The Public Prosecution Service reported that there are 96 total victims in the case, with the co...

Lithuania wants to lift ban on nuclear weapons

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced that the parliament intends to remove a constitutional ban on placing nuclear weapons on its territory. This move follows a similar decision made by NAT...

Commemorations and protests in Israel, 1000 days after October 7, 2023

Israel marks one thousand days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks with a series of scheduled commemorations and public protests. The demonstrations focus on the government's response and actions...

Kyiv mayor calls Russian attack the largest to date

The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, stated that a recent Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital was the largest attack to date. Following this event, July 3rd has been declared a day of mourning to...