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Powerful earthquake off the coast of Venezuela felt in Caracas

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred at a depth of 13 kilometers and was fe...

Trump makes vague promise to Turkey about F-35s after meeting Rutte

Following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would "probably do something" to satisfy Turkey's requests for F-35 fighter jets and components for its KAAN pr...

Trump asks Congress for $87.6 billion more for Iran war

The Trump administration has requested an additional $87.6 billion in funding from the U.S. Congress. Most of the requested budget is intended to address urgent needs related to the war in Iran.

Rutte contradicts US criticism of NATO allies

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday to address Washington's criticism of European allies. Rutte stated that the criticism regarding E...

Two divers missing in France after cliff collapse

Two divers are missing in Biarritz, France, after a section of a cliff collapsed into the sea on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred while the popular surfing beach was crowded with visitors seek...

ICC judges go to US court over sanctions

Three judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging sanctions imposed on court staff. They argue that these measures violate Uni...

Person missing at IJmuiden beach, emergency services on site: ‘Went swimming and hasn’t been seen since’

Emergency services, including the rescue brigade and coast guard, are searching for a missing swimmer in the sea near IJmuiden beach. The individual reportedly went for a swim and was not seen again, ...

Injuries in collision between police car and scooter in Overveen, trauma team deployed

At least two people were injured in a serious collision between a scooter and a police car on Wednesday evening in Overveen. A trauma team was deployed to the scene at the Kop van de Zee to provide em...

Person rushed to hospital after stabbing at asylum seeker boat in Haarlem

A person was rushed to the hospital following a stabbing incident on Wednesday evening at the Conradkade in Haarlem. The incident occurred in the vicinity of a boat being used as an asylum seeker cent...

Boy (11) with verbal disability missing in Heemskerk

An 11-year-old boy with an Asian appearance and a verbal disability went missing on Wednesday evening in Heemskerk. Authorities are searching the area around 't Veer for the boy, who is non-verbal and...

Heavy damage after collision on Amsterdamsevaart in Haarlem, road temporarily closed

Two cars collided on the Amsterdamsevaart in Haarlem on Wednesday evening, resulting in significant vehicle damage. The road was temporarily closed to traffic following the accident.

Dutch ministers appear in Damascus to discuss forced return of Syrian asylum seekers

Dutch ministers Bart van den Brink and Tom Berendsen met with the Syrian government in Damascus on Wednesday to discuss the forced return of Syrian asylum seekers. The diplomatic visit was kept secret...

New trillionaire Elon Musk loses historic title as $400 billion evaporates

Elon Musk has lost his status as a trillionaire following a significant decline in the value of SpaceX shares this week. The drop resulted in a wealth reduction of approximately $400 billion, strippin...

US and Iran to meet again in late June for technical talks

The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of technical talks on June 29 or 30 aimed at ending their conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the meeting is expecte...

Another hottest day since records began in France

France recorded its warmest day on record since 1947 on Wednesday, according to preliminary figures. This new record surpasses the previous temperature high set just one day earlier.

Code red to affect over three-quarters of French population on Thursday

France has expanded its red alert for extreme heat to 72 departments on Thursday, affecting more than three-quarters of the country's population. This represents an increase of 14 departments compared...

Jonna van de Velde leaves Ajax for Hoffenheim

Increased risk of wildfires in almost all of the Netherlands

Persistent heat and drought have led to an increased risk of wildfires across nearly all of the Netherlands. On Wednesday, the fire department elevated the warning status to phase 2 for twelve additio...

'Berry Bantam' on World Cup opponent Tunisia: "Piece of cake, we'll beat them 4-0"

Residents of Haarlem's Bantamstraat, including local reporter Berry Hendriks, are optimistic about the Dutch national team's final group match against Tunisia, predicting a 4-0 win. Despite the 1:00 A...

Netherlands train with fit squad for final group match against Tunisia

The Dutch national football team has begun its final training session with a fully fit 26-player squad before their World Cup match against Tunisia. Manager Ronald Koeman oversaw the session held in K...

Heavy rain expected in Kansas City during Oranje fan celebrations

Fans of the Dutch national football team in Kansas City are expected to encounter poor weather conditions on Thursday, including potential heavy rain and thunderstorms. Light rain is forecast to begin...

Former Deputy Prime Minister Kajsa Ollongren appointed top EEAS official in Brussels

Former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS). The announcement was made by ...

Czech President allowed by Constitutional Court to attend NATO summit

The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that President Petr Pavel must be included in the national delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. This decision overturns a previous move by the Cz...

WHO: Global Ebola risk remains low

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the global risk of Ebola remains low following a confirmed case in France on Wednesday. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus maintains this asses...

Haarlem man on trial for stalking young women: ‘I have 80 women, you will be the 81st’

A 37-year-old man from Haarlem is on trial for stalking and threatening two young women with disturbing notes left at their homes. The notes contained threats of torture and claims of being a hitman, ...

Weeronline: officially warmest June 24 ever recorded

On Wednesday, June 24, the Netherlands recorded its warmest temperature for that date since records began in 1901. The temperature in De Bilt reached 32.8 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record...

Israel reports airstrike on Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in southern Lebanon targeting two Hezbollah members. According to the IDF, the individuals posed a threat to Israeli troops operating in the area...

Documents: ICC watchdog calls for dismissal of chief prosecutor

An internal watchdog for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has recommended the dismissal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into sexual misconduct. The advisor...

21 years in prison for killing woman with dog chain

A court in The Hague has sentenced 39-year-old Paul V. to 21 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Laura, in January 2024. The court ruled that V. strangled the victim with a dog chain, re...

Group of 42 Gazans arrives in the Netherlands

A group of 42 Palestinians with work or study visas arrived in the Netherlands after being assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to leave the Gaza Strip. The evacuation follows rulings from the ...