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Code red in 15 Italian cities due to high temperatures
The Italian Ministry of Health has issued a code red alert for fifteen cities, including Rome and Milan, due to extreme heat. Authorities are advising residents to remain indoors during the hottest pa...
Dutch internationals warn Tunisia of razor-sharp Brian Brobbey: 'He is crucial in that regard'
Dutch national team players have highlighted the physical strength and scoring ability of striker Brian Brobbey following his two goals against Sweden at the World Cup. His teammates emphasized that h...
Mbappé and Haaland fire France and Norway into the second round
Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each scored twice on Monday to lead France and Norway into the second round of the 2026 World Cup. Their performances in the second group stage matches secured their ...
Spectators leave stadium, France-Iraq 2026 World Cup match resumes after two hours: severe weather produces spectacular images
France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a 2026 World Cup match featuring a standout performance by Kylian Mbappé. The game was notably delayed for two hours due to severe weather conditions, which led many spect...
Lionel Messi becomes World Cup all-time top scorer and misses penalty as he leads Argentina past Austria
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup, scoring twice despite missing a penalty earlier in the match. With his first goal, Messi became the all-time leading sco...
Number of drownings during heatwave in France rises
Approximately twenty people have drowned in France since the start of the weekend as the country faces an intense heatwave. Sports Minister Marina Ferrari has cautioned the public against swimming in ...
Work vehicle falls through sidewalk in Vijfhuizen, significant damage
A work truck fell through a sidewalk during lifting operations on the D’yserinckweg in Vijfhuizen on Tuesday morning. The incident resulted in significant damage, but fortunately, no one was injured...
Woman who rang BTS singer Jungkook’s doorbell 133 times sentenced to prison
A Brazilian woman has received a suspended prison sentence for stalking BTS singer Jungkook at his home in Seoul. Despite multiple police warnings, she visited his residence 22 times and once rang his...
Second letter from kidnappers of Savannah Guthrie's mother claims she has died
A second letter from kidnappers claims that Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, has died following her abduction on February 1. US news outlets CNN and NBC reported the ...
Iran and US set up four working groups for negotiations
Iran and the United States have agreed to establish four working groups to facilitate negotiations on various issues. This announcement follows the first day of technical discussions held in Switzerla...
IJtunnel closed in both directions due to malfunction
The IJtunnel in Amsterdam is closed in both directions due to a malfunction in its public address system that began Tuesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to the Coentunnel and Zeeburgertunnel as ...
Red alert in record number of French departments due to heat
France has issued a red weather alert for 54 departments starting Tuesday at noon due to record-breaking heat affecting approximately 38.8 million residents. Temperatures in the central and western pa...
Stray cat shelters are overflowing: "It’s a losing battle"
The Stichting Amsterdamse Zwerfkatten (SAZ) reports that stray cat shelters in Amsterdam are currently overcrowded due to the start of kitten season and a lack of space in permanent shelters. The orga...
Study: Dozens of wolves poached in the Netherlands with impunity
A study by independent agency EcoJust reveals that at least 41 wolves have been illegally poached in the Netherlands since the species' return to the country. Researchers emphasize that these killings...
Police car with sirens denied right of way at roundabout; driver to face court
A driver is facing court proceedings after failing to yield to a police vehicle using emergency lights and sirens at a roundabout. The incident highlights the legal consequences of obstructing emergen...
Trump says Reflecting Pool hit by vandals with a knife
President Donald Trump claimed that damage to the Reflecting Pool in Washington was caused by vandals with knives rather than a failed renovation. During an event focused on quantum computing, Trump s...
What can Amsterdam learn from Berlin daycares? ‘In Germany they take more control’
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More arrests for planned attack on Trump's birthday
U.S. police have arrested two additional men suspected of planning an attack during a cage fight at the White House on President Donald Trump's birthday. These arrests follow five previous detentions ...
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads guilty to 18 sexual offenses
Jeffrey Donaldson, the 63-year-old former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has been found guilty of eighteen sex offenses. The charges against the prominent pro-British po...
Belgium grants Taliban visas for EU talks
Belgium has issued visas to a five-member Taliban delegation to attend European Union consultations in Brussels. The planned visit, which could occur as early as Tuesday, has sparked significant contr...
French Prime Minister calls crisis meeting on heatwave
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held a crisis meeting with ministers on Tuesday morning to discuss the impact of a severe heatwave affecting the country. A code red alert has been issued for ...
Iraqi marshlands flourish after rainfall: return of water buffalo and fishing
Heavy spring rainfall has revitalized the Iraqi marshlands, allowing for the return of fishing and water buffaloes to the region. While the marshes act as a critical climate shock absorber, the ecosys...
Music producer Clive Davis dies at 94, discoverer of Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys
American music producer Clive Davis dies at 94
Renowned American music producer and former record executive Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94 in his New York home. His family confirmed his death to The New York Times following his hospi...
Oil price drops, but diesel and petrol prices at the pump rise by 1 cent tomorrow: how is that possible?
Gasoline and diesel prices at Dutch gas stations are set to increase by a maximum of one cent on Tuesday. This price hike occurs despite a significant drop in global oil prices on the international ma...
Code orange in central and southern regions from Wednesday due to extreme heat
The KNMI has issued a code orange warning for extreme heat in the central and southern regions of the Netherlands starting Wednesday at noon. Temperatures are expected to exceed 34 degrees Celsius dai...
Deceased ABN Amro employee may have died from poisoning and drowning
A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner in their Amsterdam home by poisoning and drowning her, according to the Public Prosecution Service. The defense argues that the cause of death h...
Deaths and many injured in Qatar natural gas complex explosion
A massive explosion at the Barzan natural gas facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial zone killed at least 13 people and injured 66 others on Sunday. Authorities confirmed that the incident has not ...
Family of Meerstad victims 'deeply moved'
The family and friends of a couple found dead in their Meerstad home on Thursday expressed their shock following the tragic events. Their 15-year-old daughter was arrested on suspicion of murdering he...