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Bitcoin hits highest level in months after hopeful news on Middle East war

Bitcoin's value has reached its highest point in nearly three months, driven by optimism regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The surge follows reports suggesting that peace negotiations between...

Injuries in Russian drone attack on Odesa

A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa has injured at least ten people. The strikes heavily impacted the city center, damaging residential buildings, a hotel, and other public facilitie...

The Ronettes singer Nedra Talley Ross dies at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the American girl group The Ronettes, has passed away at the age of 80. Her daughter announced on social media that she died peacefully at home surround...

Van catches fire on A200 on-ramp near Halfweg

A delivery van caught fire on Sunday evening on the A200 on-ramp near the industrial estate in Halfweg. The incident occurred while the vehicle was attempting to enter the motorway, though no further ...

Iranian students falling through the cracks due to Middle East war: "It's about survival"

Iranian international students in the Netherlands are facing severe financial distress and mental health challenges as the Middle East conflict disrupts money transfers from their home country. While ...

US attacks suspected drug boat again, three dead

Three people were killed during a U.S. military operation against a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command announced the incident on social media, noting that the atta...

WaPo: No top security measures for Correspondents’ Dinner

The Washington Post reports that the Correspondents' Dinner held last Saturday in Washington did not receive the highest security status typically assigned to such events. This information is based on...

Humpback whale Timmy taken to deep waters by ship

A rescue ship is traveling to Poel island off the German Baltic coast to save a stranded humpback whale named Timmy. The mission involves transporting the whale to deeper waters to help it survive.

Growth in defense spending slowed by loss of US aid to Ukraine

Global defense spending growth has begun to level off after reaching its highest point in decades. This deceleration is primarily attributed to the United States halting its financial support for Ukra...

Lebanon reports 14 killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday

Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and injured 37 in Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The fatalities included two children and two women, while Israel reported that on...

Humanitarian aid fleet for Gaza departs from Sicily

A fleet of 56 ships carrying humanitarian aid has departed from Sicily for the Gaza Strip. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the group claims this is the largest aid fleet ever to attempt reachi...

Fatah wins one-sided local elections in the West Bank

The secular Fatah party, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, has won the local elections held on the West Bank. Official results released on Sunday confirmed the party's victory in the vote that took plac...

King Charles's state visit to US to proceed without changes

Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's four-day state visit to the United States will proceed as planned. The decision follows a review of the schedule after a shooting inci...

House fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem causes extensive damage

A house fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem caused significant damage on Sunday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze shortly after 9:30 PM.

Transavia cancels flights in May and June due to kerosene prices

Transavia is cancelling a portion of its flights scheduled for May and June due to rising aviation fuel prices. The airline attributed the cost increase to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Transavia cancels flights in May and June due to high fuel prices

Transavia will cancel a portion of its flights in May and June due to the sharply rising cost of aviation fuel. The airline attributed the price increase to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Death toll in Colombia road bombing rises

The death toll from a heavy bomb explosion on a highway in Colombia has risen to 19. Authorities have classified the incident as a terrorist attack and are holding a splinter group of the former FARC ...

Two more arrests for robbing pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam Southeast

Police arrested two additional suspects in connection with a series of robberies targeting pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The perpetrators...

Netanyahu rivals to run together in next Israeli election

Two political rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces for the upcoming elections expected later this year. The alliance aims to consolidate opposition efforts to defeat ...

Beatrix as a hippie calling for peace: this is the King's Day artwork by De Blaffende Vis

Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to...

Griekspoor loses to Italy's Musetti in straight sets in Madrid

Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Madrid Masters tournament after losing in straight sets to the sixth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti. The match ended 6-4, 7-5, preventing the Dutch player fro...

Rare 17th-century measuring instrument from Indian royal family to be auctioned

A rare 17th-century astrolabe that once belonged to an Indian royal family is set to be auctioned in the United Kingdom next week. The instrument is significantly larger than typical examples, measuri...

Israeli President pushes for settlement in Netanyahu trial

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanya...

Justice chief: Trump was likely also shooter's target

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at a media dinner in Washington likely also targeted President Donald Trump. The investigation into the motive for the attack at the White ...

Von der Leyen speaks with Trump after attack on media gala

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contacted Donald Trump to express solidarity following a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington. Writing on social media, she emphasized tha...

Russia thanks North Korea for 'liberation of Kursk'

Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for sending troops to assist in the "liberation" of the Kursk region. During a visit to North Korea, Volodin state...

Queen Camilla takes missing Winnie the Pooh toy Roo to New York

Queen Camilla will deliver a replacement for the missing Roo stuffed animal to a New York library during her upcoming state visit. The library houses the original plush toys that inspired the Winnie t...

Skydiver dies in Rhoon, police suspect accident

A parachutist died on Sunday morning after being discovered at the Essendijk in the village of Rhoon, South Holland. Local police are investigating the incident and currently suspect the death was the...

Magyar to Brussels for talks on frozen EU funds

Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is scheduled to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss the release of frozen EU subsidies. While Magyar seeks the funds ...