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Video | Sam Neill dies: watch him in his Jurassic Park role
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Video | Sam Neill dies: watch him in his Jurassic Park role

Singer Mick Harren's girlfriend breathing on her own again after childbirth
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Singer Mick Harren's girlfriend breathing on her own again after childbirth

The partner of Dutch singer Mick Harren is recovering after being admitted to the intensive care unit following the birth of their daughter. Harren shared on Instagram that she is now breathing indepe...

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill (78) has died
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Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill (78) has died

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, widely known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78. The announcement regarding his death was shared via his offi...

Foundation demands hundreds of millions in mass claim against buy now pay later service Klarna
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Foundation demands hundreds of millions in mass claim against buy now pay later service Klarna

The foundation Massaschade & Consument (SMC) has initiated a mass claim against the payment service Klarna. The foundation alleges that the company is violating consumer credit regulations on a large ...

Tropical temperatures ahead, chance of thunderstorms by the end of the week
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Tropical temperatures ahead, chance of thunderstorms by the end of the week

Oil price hits three-week high after further escalation in Middle East
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Oil price hits three-week high after further escalation in Middle East

Oil prices have reached a three-week high due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The rise follows military exchanges between Iran and the United States concerning the blockade of the Strait of...

Viggo Waas heard the ambulance sliding doors open and then it went quiet
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Viggo Waas heard the ambulance sliding doors open and then it went quiet

Claims processing for disasters like Limburg floods still too complex
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Claims processing for disasters like Limburg floods still too complex

Five years after the floods in Limburg, the Dutch Association of Insurers reports that disaster damage processing remains overly complex and poorly regulated. The organization expresses concern that v...

The squatted fire station where Myriam (65) lives is a fantastic cool tropical house
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The squatted fire station where Myriam (65) lives is a fantastic cool tropical house

Restoration painters revive Tuschinski's original ceiling
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Restoration painters revive Tuschinski's original ceiling

Theater Tuschinski in Amsterdam is undergoing a major renovation of its main hall this summer, including the installation of new seating and LED lighting. As part of the update, restoration painters a...

Comedian Harrie Jekkers named honorary citizen of The Hague
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Comedian Harrie Jekkers named honorary citizen of The Hague

Cabaretier Harrie Jekkers has been named an honorary citizen of The Hague. He received the city's highest municipal award from Mayor Jan van Zanen on Sunday afternoon.

AI characters harmful even when clearly fake: 'Comparison is a reflex'
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AI characters harmful even when clearly fake: 'Comparison is a reflex'

The emergence of AI-generated characters like actress Tilly Norwood in feature films is raising concerns about its impact on beauty standards. Even when such characters are clearly identified as fake,...

Round trip Utrecht-Barcelona cheapest by diesel, electric car most expensive
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Round trip Utrecht-Barcelona cheapest by diesel, electric car most expensive

Rising energy prices have made road trips significantly more expensive this year. Travelers driving to Barcelona may find that an electric vehicle is the costliest option unless charging sessions are ...

At Tête, formerly Kop van Oost, you can just as easily pull up a chair for a morning coffee as for a ribeye
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At Tête, formerly Kop van Oost, you can just as easily pull up a chair for a morning coffee as for a ribeye

For the first time in my life, I have truly chosen myself
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For the first time in my life, I have truly chosen myself

From Odysseus to Spinoza, from documentaries to sci-fi: these are the must-see films of the autumn
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From Odysseus to Spinoza, from documentaries to sci-fi: these are the must-see films of the autumn

Red imagination of earthly power continued in Japan
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Red imagination of earthly power continued in Japan

Burna Boy, The Roots and De La Soul: North Sea Jazz in pictures at its 50th edition
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Burna Boy, The Roots and De La Soul: North Sea Jazz in pictures at its 50th edition

Municipality must pay thousands of euros to canal cruise company following failed permit policy
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Municipality must pay thousands of euros to canal cruise company following failed permit policy

A civil court has ruled that the municipality of Amsterdam must pay compensation to the shipping company Blue Boat due to a flawed licensing policy for tour boats. The policy, which forced many compan...

Nina (2005-2026) preferred spending her time in a scull on the Amstel
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Nina (2005-2026) preferred spending her time in a scull on the Amstel