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Founder of Chinese real estate giant pleads guilty to fraud and bribery

The founder of the Chinese real estate giant Evergrande has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and bribery. He is accused of fabricating billions in revenue prior to the company's 2021 collapse, an ev...

Oil price does not yet reflect severity of crisis, says energy agency chief

The Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that current oil prices do not yet reflect the full severity of the global energy crisis. He expects this situation to change soon and ...

With an X in their passport, Raven races through a US where transgender people are no longer allowed to exist

Fire in basement storage unit of Heemstede apartment complex

A fire broke out in the basement storage area of an apartment complex on Binnenweg in Heemstede during the night between Monday and Tuesday. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

CNN: Rubio joins talks between Israel and Lebanon

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to participate in a high-level meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors in Washington on Tuesday. The discussion aims to facilitate dialogu...

Xi speaks to Spanish PM of ‘crumbling world order’

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Beijing to discuss deepening cooperation between their two nations. During the visit, Xi emphasized the importance of str...

Two Mexicans accused of mobile banditry in Wassenaar for scouting wealthy homes

Two Mexican tourists have been accused of mobile banditry after being spotted in a wealthy villa neighborhood in Wassenaar on December 19, 2025. Authorities suspect the men were scouting for potential...

Prison sentences of more than three years for Haarlem-Noord explosions and smuggling drugs into prison

The Haarlem district court sentenced two men from Rotterdam to up to 40 months in prison for their roles in two explosions in Haarlem-Noord on November 3, 2024. The blasts, which occurred seconds apar...

Dutch Royals launch charm offensive at dinner with cheerful Trump, but: 'Too short to convince each other'

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a dinner and tour at the White House. While the encounter was describe...

Woman arrested for attacking Fleetwood Mac singer Lindsey Buckingham

A 55-year-old woman named Michelle Dick has been arrested for allegedly stalking and attacking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham for several years. The arrest follows reports from Amer...

Toos & Henk - April 14

Cartoonist Paul Kusters publishes his daily comic strip titled "Toos & Henk" from Monday through Saturday. The strip offers his unique perspective on various current events.

Vance says ball is in Iran's court in negotiations with US

U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must make the next move in negotiations after a recent meeting in Pakistan ended in a stalemate. Vance led the American delegation during the talks, which...

Vance regrets Hungary election result

U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed regret over the results of the Hungarian elections during an interview with Fox News, noting he was not surprised by Viktor Orbán's defeat. This statement repre...

EU imposes higher import tariffs on steel from outside the union

The European Union has agreed to implement higher import duties and lower quotas on steel imported from outside the bloc. These measures, finalized by the European Parliament and Council, are designed...

King emphasizes importance of strong democratic partners

King Willem-Alexander emphasized the importance of cooperation with strong, democratic partners for maintaining stability and freedom during a speech in Washington. The remarks were made at a networki...

King emphasizes importance of strong democratic partners

King Willem-Alexander emphasized the importance of stability and cooperation with strong democratic partners to protect core freedoms during a speech in Washington. The remarks were made at a networki...

Democratic Congressman Swalwell resigns over allegations

Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell has announced his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives following allegations of sexual abuse. While Swalwell denies the accusations, he stated that t...

Missing Dronten man possibly victim of crime after forest meeting

Police suspect that 36-year-old Marc Jaskulski from Dronten, who has been missing for two years, may have been the victim of a crime. Investigations revealed that he had arranged a meeting via the dat...

Spanish PM's wife Gómez officially charged with corruption

Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been officially charged with corruption following a multi-year investigation. The charges concern her role as a program director ...

IJmuiden man (38) remains in custody for large-scale MDMA production and firearm possession; Haarlem co-suspect also detained

A 38-year-old man from IJmuiden and a co-suspect from Haarlem will remain in custody following a court hearing regarding large-scale MDMA production and illegal firearm possession. The Haarlem distric...

Jetten doesn't want to be too modest during dinner with Trump

Prime Minister Rob Jetten intends to take a confident stance during an upcoming private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and the Dutch royal couple. The meeting occurs at a time of increased di...

Roosendaal station evacuated over suspicious package, trains halted

Roosendaal station was evacuated and all train traffic halted due to the discovery of a suspicious package. Police are currently on-site conducting an investigation into the object.

Jetten deems US blockade of Iran undesirable

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the American blockade of Iran is undesirable but represents a better method of pressuring the Tehran regime than previous threats. He made these remarks dur...

Tens of thousands of puffins washed up on French coasts

More than 45,000 puffins washed up along the Atlantic coast of France last winter, with a large majority found dead. The French Bird Protection organization (LPO) estimates that this figure represents...

D66 opposes asylum laws, CDA likely needed for majority

D66 has declared its opposition to asylum laws drafted by former Minister Marjolein Faber in the Dutch Senate, making CDA's support essential for a majority. It remains uncertain if the CDA will back ...

Trump claims Iran is eager to make a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is eager to reach a deal with the United States following a purported phone call from a Tehran representative. Iran has not officially confirmed these cla...

Hungarian party in Amsterdam marks end of Orbán era

Hungarian residents in Amsterdam gathered to celebrate the election victory of opposition leader Péter Magyar, marking the end of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Supporters expressed hope that the ne...

'I almost started crying.' 'Dutch' Hungarians euphoric after election results

Hungarian staff at the Dutch Studies department of Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest expressed joy following opposition leader Péter Magyar's election victory over incumbent Viktor Orbán. The ...

Pressure mounts due to Germany, but additional excise duty cut seems far off

The Dutch government is currently resisting calls from gas station owners to lower fuel excise duties, despite recent tax cuts in neighboring Germany. While political pressure is mounting, the cabinet...

World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin

Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo. This is an exceptional age for the species, which typically lives between 35 and 40 years in the wild.