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Pakistan asked US and Israel not to kill Araghchi and Qalibaf

Pakistan asked US and Israel not to kill Araghchi and Qalibaf

A Pakistani official claims that Israel removed Iranian leaders Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from a targeted strike list following a request from Pakistan. Although Israel reportedly had the coordinates prepared for an attack, the decision was made to spare the two officials.

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Provincial councillor leaves party and remains absent for months

Provincial councillor leaves party and remains absent for months

North Holland provincial representative Maik de Weerdt has been absent from legislative meetings for months since leaving the Volt party to form his own faction in December 2025. Despite missing approximately 15 meetings at the Provincial House in Haarlem, he has continued to receive his monthly allowance of roughly 2,250 euros. De Weerdt recently responded to the controversy by stating he intends to return to his duties next month.

The Greenhouse | Facts once again seem to matter little in the climate debate

The Greenhouse | Facts once again seem to matter little in the climate debate

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses how factual education about climate change fails to significantly shift public opinion. He highlights that even a crash course on the subject does not alter perspectives, presenting a discouraging finding for climate journalists in the Netherlands.

CBS: Trump administration was target of Correspondents' Dinner suspect

CBS: Trump administration was target of Correspondents' Dinner suspect

A suspect identified as Cole Allen confessed to targeting members of Donald Trump's administration during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The motive was revealed by CBS News through investigative sources.

Cigarette butt picker Erik keeps the streets of Haarlem clean

Cigarette butt picker Erik keeps the streets of Haarlem clean

Erik, a retiree in Haarlem, voluntarily cleans up cigarette butts to protect the environment and keep local streets and playgrounds clean. While Dutch municipalities call for the tobacco industry to cover rising cleanup costs, Erik focuses on community action and provides portable ashtrays to smokers. His initiative highlights the severe environmental impact of cigarette waste, noting that a single filter can pollute 1,000 liters of water.

Prosecutors increase reward for 25-year-old murder of woman in Rotterdam

Prosecutors increase reward for 25-year-old murder of woman in Rotterdam

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has increased the reward to €25,000 for information leading to the killer of Mariska Klompenhouwer, who was murdered in Rotterdam in 2001. Police are renewing their appeal for help ahead of King's Night and will release previously unseen surveillance footage on the television program Opsporing Verzocht.