Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $16.7 billion to resolve a major U.S. lawsuit concerning the addictive design of its Facebook and Instagram platforms. As part of the agreement, the company will implement changes to its applications.
Prosecutors have requested a four-year prison sentence for Fred Houben, the former bassist of the band Heideroosjes. He is accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse imagery over several years.
Although there is little fear of an actual gas shortage in the Netherlands, concerns remain regarding potential price spikes during a severe winter. Experts warn that extreme cold could strain supplies and further increase costs for consumers.
Holland Casino reported a loss of over 6 million euros in the first half of the year, primarily due to an increase in gambling tax. Despite the financial decline, visitor numbers remained stable at over 2.5 million during this period.
Police have arrested a 41-year-old healthcare entrepreneur in Amsterdam for his alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme involving tens of millions of euros. The suspect is accused of embezzling funds through a shell company structure, marking the seventh arrest in an investigation that previously uncovered a 38-million-euro laundering operation.
Ajax is nearing a deal to sign Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov. Former coach Míchel Sánchez praised the player's collective mentality, suggesting he would be a valuable addition to the Dutch club.