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Tallon Griekspoor assisted by Maria Sharapova's former coach at Roland Garros: 'He has achieved a lot'

Top-ranked Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor is receiving coaching advice from veteran Swedish coach Thomas Högstedt during Roland Garros in Paris. Högstedt, who previously coached Maria Sharapo...

Pope Leo calls for ‘disarmament’ of AI

Pope Leo XIV has called for the "disarmament" of artificial intelligence in a new encyclical, warning that the technology could lead to "new forms of slavery." The document was presented on Monday at ...

Deceased man found in water at P. Hans Frankfurthersingel in Amsterdam Nieuw-West

Pope: Idea of a legitimate war is outdated

In a new papal encyclical presented on Monday, the Pope declared that the concept of a "justified war" is now obsolete. The religious leader argues that traditional ideas regarding legitimate warfare ...

Elly Vleeschhouwer-Blocq (1924-2026) survived eight concentration camps. Always keep hope, was her advice

Red Cross: Lack of permanent space for Ter Apel asylum seekers incomprehensible

The Red Cross has described the lack of permanent accommodation for asylum seekers in Ter Apel as inhumane and incomprehensible. Due to the main reception center being full, individuals are being move...

Newspaper: Russia jammed GPS during British defense minister's flight

Russia is suspected of jamming the GPS systems of a British government aircraft carrying Defense Minister John Healey during a flight from Estonia to the United Kingdom last week. The interference was...

How the Ripperda barracks turned into a small Bosnian village in the 1990s: Ramina found safety there and gave birth to her daughter Emina

Over thirty years ago, the Ripperdakazerne in Haarlem served as a shelter for hundreds of Bosnian refugees, including the family of Emina Tuka who was born there. The article recounts how the barracks...

Lebanese president denounces Israeli occupation on Liberation Day

On Lebanon's Liberation Day, President Joseph Aoun declared that the full withdrawal of Israel from Lebanese territory is non-negotiable. The holiday marks the anniversary of the end of the Israeli oc...

No need to panic, but without a North Sea dike, we’ll be floating on Dam Square in 100 years

Iran: progress in US talks, but agreement not yet in sight

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported progress in multiple areas of negotiations with the United States. However, officials in Tehran stated that despite these developments, a final agr...

Iranian negotiator Qalibaf re-elected as parliament speaker

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has been reappointed as the speaker of the Iranian parliament following a decision by the legislative body. In addition to his leadership role, Qalibaf continues to serve as a ...

AEX hits new record after reports of nearing Iran-US deal

The AEX index in Amsterdam hit a record high on Monday following reports of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Investors are hopeful that a deal will reopen the Strait of ...

Amber Alert campaign to recognize unsafe home situations

Amber Alert Europe is launching a campaign in 20 countries, including the Netherlands, to help adults identify signs of unsafe home environments for children. The initiative aims to prevent children f...

Israel tells Lebanese in south to seek shelter

The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of ten towns in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh and Jezzine regions following reported ceasefire violations by Hezbollah. Residents were instructed to seek ...

Annual Hajj pilgrimage begins in Mecca

The annual Hajj pilgrimage has commenced in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with more than 1.5 million pilgrims already in attendance. Millions of tents have been set up in nearby Mina to accommodate the massive...

Max Verstappen third in Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen finished in third place at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive victory for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium in second place driving...

Major missile attack on energy infrastructure in Belgorod

A large missile attack targeted energy infrastructure in the Russian region of Belgorod, according to local authorities and the Interfax news agency. The city of Belgorod, situated near the Ukrainian ...

Imprisoned Flotilla activist Cerisa (24) kicked, beaten and humiliated: ‘It was worth it, I would go again’

Twenty-four-year-old Dutch activist Cerisa van Kesteren has returned to the Netherlands after being intercepted and detained while participating in a flotilla to Gaza. She reports being physically abu...

Oil prices fall more than 5 percent on Iran deal hopes

Oil prices have fallen by more than 5% amid hopes for a deal between the United States and Iran to end conflict. Additionally, Asian markets experienced slight gains following these developments.

Inmates protest against torture in Venezuelan prison

Hundreds of prisoners in the Venezuelan city of Barinas seized control of a prison on Sunday to protest against alleged torture. The inmates are demanding the resignation of the facility's director as...

Two swimmers drown off French coast due to strong currents

Two swimmers drowned off the French coast in the Gironde department after being swept away by strong currents. Local authorities confirmed the incident and highlighted the dangerous conditions in the ...

WHO reports 900 suspected Ebola cases in DRC

The World Health Organization reports that suspected Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have risen to 900. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on Sunday that 101 cases have b...

Van Kalmthout sixth in Indy 500, victory for Swede Rosenqvist

Dutch driver Rinus 'Veekay' van Kalmthout achieved a career-best sixth-place finish at the Indy 500 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The victory went to Sweden's Felix Rosenqvist following a compet...

Arab states condemn Ben-Gvir over treatment of flotilla

Eight Arab-Islamic nations have condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his treatment of activists detained while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Ben-Gvir rele...

Exit polls: far-right gains in Cyprus elections

Exit polls from Sunday's parliamentary elections in Cyprus indicate significant gains for far-right parties. Conversely, centrist parties that support independent President Nikos Christodoulides are e...

Two injured in major traffic accident on IJburglaan

Major three-car accident on IJburglaan, vehicle overturns

A collision involving three cars occurred at the intersection of IJburglaan and the A10 in Amsterdam East on Tuesday evening, causing one vehicle to flip onto a bicycle path. Two people were hospitali...

Armed robbery at tobacco shop on Jan Evertsenstraat

Armed robbery at tobacco shop on Jan Evertsenstraat, man flees on grandma bike

A man armed with a firearm robbed a tobacco shop on Jan Evertsenstraat in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening, threatening two employees and a customer. The suspect stole money from the register and fled on ...