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LIVE 2026 Municipal Elections | Extinction Rebellion responds to Hart voor Den Haag threats, losses for GroenLinks-PvdA, SP and CU

Hart voor Den Haag has threatened a harsh crackdown on Extinction Rebellion protesters using riot police and water cannons following the 2026 municipal elections. The climate activist group stated they will not be deterred by these threats as election results show losses for several other political parties. The developments are part of broader reporting on the Dutch local election outcomes.

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Reuters: NATO considers no longer holding annual summits

NATO is reportedly considering ending its practice of holding annual summits due to increased tensions and criticism from Donald Trump. The potential policy change comes amid concerns over Trump's repeated threats to withdraw the United States from the alliance.

Does Donald Trump suffer from megalomania or not? René Diekstra has plenty to say about that

Psychologist René Diekstra evaluates Donald Trump's behavior, suggesting that the former president exhibits intermittent symptoms of megalomania. Diekstra notes that Trump's state fluctuates between periods of grandiosity and moments where he behaves normally.

'Oortjes' missed on King's Day, otherwise it's like Festival Week: 'Heemskerk has become very vibrant'

Residents in Heemskerk celebrated King's Day with a lively atmosphere that many compared to the town's annual local festival week. Despite missing some traditional elements, the event saw large crowds gathered in orange attire at local venues such as Grand Café Van Ruysdael.

Family enjoys quality time as youngest daughter learns value of money by selling homemade jewelry for an e-bike

On King's Day, the Cobelens family set up a market stall on the Zaanenlaan in Haarlem to sell various items and homemade jewelry. The family participated to enjoy the festive atmosphere while helping their youngest daughter learn the value of money as she saves for an electric bike.

King's Day in Amsterdam passing without major incidents so far

King's Day celebrations in Amsterdam are currently proceeding without major incidents, according to local police. Authorities report that crowd levels are comparable to a typical busy night out, describing the atmosphere as a standard holiday celebration.