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Person injured in violent robbery of company car in Amsterdam Nieuw-West

In 1775, the Dutch were urged to support the Americans in their fight for freedom against the English, but some wanted nothing to do with it

In 1775, Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol urged the Dutch to support the American fight for independence against the British. He drew parallels between the American cause and the historical stru...

Turkey asks NATO countries to lift arms restrictions

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz has urged NATO allies to remove all restrictions on arms trade with Turkey. The country aims to use the upcoming NATO summit to address issues such as the ban on p...

Brussels admits: new border control system not working everywhere

The European Commission has acknowledged that the new EES border control system is causing significant delays at various border crossings, particularly in busy airports. While specific locations were ...

Czech Republic permitted to extradite right-wing extremist Liebich to Germany

A Czech court has ruled that German right-wing extremist Marla Svenja Liebich can be extradited to Germany. This decision concludes a legal battle that had garnered international attention.

Court: life sentences for two members of robbery gang

The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for their involvement in seven violent robberies committed in 2020 and 2021. The crimes, which took place in West-Friesland and...

News site: Monaco bombing suspect found shot dead

A woman suspected of involvement in a recent bombing in Monaco has been found dead near Kyiv, Ukraine. Law enforcement sources confirmed the discovery to the Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda.

NATO countries invest tens of billions in drone defense

NATO countries are investing 40 billion dollars over the next five years to improve drone defense systems. Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced the initiative in Ankara, citing the increasing freque...

Man who vandalized National Monument on Dam Square found guilty, judge imposes no sentence

A man who defaced the National Monument on Dam Square on August 16, 2025, has been found guilty but received no formal punishment. The court noted that the defendant had already paid the 895-euro cost...

Bali tightens visa rules: influencers risk fines or even deportation

Bali is implementing stricter enforcement against foreign influencers and content creators who produce commercial work while traveling on a tourist visa. Individuals who generate income through online...

Man found guilty of defacing National Monument but receives no punishment

A man who vandalized the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on August 16, 2025, has been found guilty by a court but will not receive a penalty. The court determined that no additional punis...

Macron meets Syrian president shortly after explosions in Damascus

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. The meeting occurred shortly after two explosions were reported in the Syrian capital.

Cheering for Egypt together, as the opponent is the only country Danielle Kliwon truly detests

The article discusses the tendency of neutral football fans to adopt underdog teams during the World Cup. It highlights the author's specific support for Egypt due to a strong personal aversion toward...

Massive farewell to killed Khamenei in Qom as well

A massive crowd gathered in the holy city of Qom, Iran, to pay their final respects to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate that millions of people, including mourners from various n...

Foreign media skewer Trump after US defeat to Belgium: 'Who are you going to call now, Donald?'

International media have criticized Donald Trump following the United States' 4-1 loss to Belgium in the 2026 World Cup. Trump had previously intervened regarding the suspension of American striker Fo...

King Philippe of Belgium heads to World Cup quarter-finals

King Philippe of Belgium will attend the World Cup football quarter-final match between Belgium and Spain on Friday. The game is scheduled to take place in the American city of Los Angeles.

Teeth knocked out, ear bitten off: KNVB sees more serious disciplinary cases in amateur football

The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has expressed concern over an increase in severe disciplinary cases, including physical assaults, during amateur football matches last season. These violent incid...

Moscow mayor reports major drone attack from Ukraine

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that over 430 drones were launched from Ukraine toward the Russian capital on Monday night. Most of the drones were intercepted by air defense systems, with 36 de...

Judge to decide if British tabloids hacked Prince Harry

Prince Harry and six other high-profile individuals have accused British tabloids of violating their privacy through illegal practices, including phone hacking and the use of private investigators. A ...

Netherlands recruits 29 top scientists who left the US under Trump

Twenty-nine top scientists have moved to the Netherlands from the United States following political tensions in the academic sector under Donald Trump. The move was facilitated by a specialized fund d...

Rescue operations underway following deadly severe weather in China

Severe weather in China has resulted in at least ten fatalities, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for comprehensive rescue operations. State media reported that emergency efforts are being prior...

Explainer | The soap opera around Harry and Meghan's security: will the family come to the UK?

Democrats ask Platner to drop out of midterm race

Democratic Party members are increasingly calling for Graham Platner to withdraw from the midterm race following allegations of sexual assault. Politico reported on Monday that a former acquaintance a...

Tanker attacked near Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing a fire to break out on board. The incident was reported by the British maritime organiza...

Ajax talent Sean Steur (18) set for big-money move to Newcastle United

18-year-old Ajax talent Sean Steur is nearing a transfer to the Premier League club Newcastle United. The deal is reportedly valued at approximately 27 million euros, including potential bonuses.

WEF founder Schwab files police report after discovery of listening device

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab has filed a police report in Geneva after discovering a listening device in his home office. The investigation into the security breach is currently underway.

Netherlands pledges 3 billion for air defense and navy in Ankara

The Netherlands is set to announce over 3 billion euros in defense contracts at the upcoming NATO summit, focusing on air defense and naval capabilities. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz confirmed th...

New nationwide power outage in Cuba, third in six months

Cuba is experiencing its third nationwide power outage in six months, according to the state electricity company UNE. The company is currently investigating the cause of the latest grid failure.

Man from Hillegom speaks of 'dream life' with family, but remains in jail as suspect in sexual exploitation of his own wife

A man from Hillegom remains in custody as he faces charges for the sexual exploitation and rape of his wife, as well as the possession of child pornography. Despite the defendant's denials and his req...

Five years after the attack on Peter R. de Vries: I miss the camaraderie

Exactly five years after the fatal shooting of Peter R. de Vries in Amsterdam, colleagues and family are commemorating his life and professional legacy. De Vries, who served as a confidant to a key wi...