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Lufthansa Boeing nose gear collapses at Frankfurt airport

A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner's nose gear collapsed on Thursday while at Frankfurt Airport. No passengers were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

Hezbollah: Israel not safe as long as Lebanon is under attack

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem warned that northern Israel will remain unsafe as long as Lebanese villages are targeted by Israeli bombings. He called for a complete ceasefire and the withdrawal of Isra...

Spain condemns attack on UNIFIL base in Lebanon

Spain has condemned an attack on a UNIFIL peacekeeper base in Lebanon that resulted in the death of a Serbian peacekeeper and injuries to two Spanish soldiers. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reported t...

Fewer Dutch people infected with dengue, but Mai Lin won’t forget the hell: ‘I was brought in deathly pale’

The number of Dutch travelers contracting dengue fever is reportedly declining after a recent peak, though experts warn the disease is spreading globally. Survivors like Mai Lin Muis highlight the sev...

Delivery driver (21) assaulted manager in Amsterdam-Noord: ‘Of course I regret it’

Zara pulls Curaçao World Cup shirts after major blunder

Fashion retailer Zara has withdrawn its new World Cup-themed T-shirts from stores following a significant spelling error. The shirts incorrectly printed the name of the island as "Curaçau" instead of...

Limburg man (49) only suspect still in custody in investigation into drugging women

A 49-year-old man from Horst aan de Maas is the only suspect currently in custody following an investigation into the sexual abuse of drugged women and the sharing of related footage. He has been rema...

EU announces €50 million support package for Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a 50 million euro support package for Armenia following a call with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The funding is intended to help Armenia...

Raped and shared online by the person you trust most: ‘Trauma is constantly re-triggered’

Eight men across the Netherlands are suspected of drugging their partners, sexually abusing them, and sharing recordings of the acts in private online networks. So far, three victims have come forward...

Timmy's carcass may stay on island longer

The carcass of a humpback whale named Timmy will remain on the Danish island of Anholt longer than originally planned. The ferry service announced that the transport of the remains, which was schedule...

Lebanese president: ceasefire with Israel could take effect within 24 hours

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could take effect within 24 hours once all involved parties grant approval. The agreement requires the cooperation ...

Public Prosecution Service will not appeal Inez Weski case

Writer Ragna (43) searched for her ancestors in Suriname and India: ‘Should we be grateful that they suffered? That feels very strange to me’

Iran's Supreme Leader warns of division after war

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has warned citizens about enemies attempting to sow division within the country following what he described as a lost war for its opponents. He called for nati...

Hungarian prosecutors drop case against Budapest mayor over Pride

Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against the mayor of Budapest regarding his role in organizing a 2025 Pride march. The decision, announced on Thursday, ends the legal pursuit of the mayor f...

Reception scheme for Ukrainians extended but restricted

EU interior ministers meeting in Luxembourg have expressed support for extending the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian refugees, though likely with new restrictions. The proposed extension ...

Number of Dutch millionaires grows and they are becoming even wealthier

The number of millionaires in the Netherlands is increasing, and their total collective wealth is also growing. This information comes from a study conducted by consultancy firm Capgemini, which analy...

Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi dies at age 56

French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has passed away at the age of 56 in France. Her death was confirmed by her family to the French news agency A...

Nepalese climber presumed dead reappears on Everest

Nepalese climber Dawa Sherpa, who was presumed dead on Mount Everest, has returned to base camp after being missing for six days. He managed to crawl back alone and is reported to be in relatively goo...

Stadskanaal child abuse suspects detained for 90 more days

Two women suspected of severe child abuse in Stadskanaal will remain in custody for an additional 90 days following a decision by the Groningen district court. The Public Prosecution Service announced...

Katz: South Lebanon operation to continue after ceasefire agreements

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that military operations in southern Lebanon will continue despite reports of a ceasefire agreement reached in Washington. Katz warned that the military ...

Cabinet ready to spend more on purchasing power support next year amid high price concerns

The Dutch cabinet expects to provide extra purchasing power support next year to address concerns over rising inflation and potential instability in the Middle East. This financial package is also int...

Briton (52) found dead in Heerhugowaard was wanted for double murder in Amsterdam

A 52-year-old British man who died during a violent incident in Heerhugowaard on Monday is suspected of being the fugitive responsible for a 2017 double murder in Amsterdam. The victim had been sought...

Man (46) from Zaandam arrested for synthetic drug production

A 46-year-old man from Zaandam was arrested on Tuesday, June 2, for the suspected production and trafficking of synthetic drugs. During a raid on his home, police seized raw materials for MDMA along w...

Israeli Security Minister angry over ceasefire: this is a big mistake

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has criticized the new ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, labeling the agreement a "big mistake." His remarks highlight internal government o...

Cyprus: migration pact will not start without problems

Cypriot Migration Minister Nicholas Ioannides stated in Luxembourg that most EU member states are prepared for the implementation of the new asylum and migration pact. However, he cautioned that the p...

Abandoned car found in ditch along Kromme Spieringweg in Vijfhuizen

A car was found abandoned in a ditch along the Kromme Spieringweg in Vijfhuizen on Thursday night. Police searched the surrounding area, but no occupants or related individuals were located.

Even the most seasoned officers stunned by Dutch ‘Pelicot case’ with special VIP rooms for rape: ‘This is a terrible eye-opener’

Dutch vice squad detectives have uncovered a case involving private social media groups where men facilitated the drugging and rape of their partners. The investigation, compared to the French Pelicot...

Multiple arrests for drugging, abusing and filming women

Dutch police have arrested four suspects in a major investigation into the drugging, sexual abuse, and filming of women. The investigation involves the exchange of illicit footage and includes individ...

Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery after Mardi Gras fight

American actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple assault following his arrest earlier this year in New Orleans. The charges stem from a physical altercation that took place dur...