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Part of North without power after loud bang

A power outage hit several streets in Amsterdam-Noord, including Havikslaan, after a loud bang caused by a snapped underground electrical cable. Emergency services cordoned off the area while grid ope...

Rat poison put in baby food in attempt to extort German manufacturer

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jars was intentionally added as part of an extortion attempt against the German manufacturer. The Austrian police issued a public warning regarding the contaminated ...

Singer d4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old girl

American singer d4vd has been charged with first-degree murder by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office. He is suspected of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Russian protest artist Pavel Krisevich (25) denied entry to the Netherlands

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied a temporary visa to Russian protest artist and former political prisoner Pavel Krisevich. Consequently, his scheduled performance at the De Balie debat...

Three suspects released after stabbing in troubled Noardburgum

Three out of eight suspects arrested following a stabbing in the Friesland village of Noardburgum have been released from custody. The released individuals, originating from Westerwolde, Franeker, and...

Magyar invites Netanyahu, but wants him arrested

Hungarian politician Péter Magyar has stated that Hungary will honor International Criminal Court warrants, meaning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested upon entering the count...

Night rescue on the North Sea: sailing yacht adrift among wind turbines

On Sunday night, the KNRM conducted a rescue operation for a sailing yacht that lost its steering 48 kilometers off the coast of IJmuiden. The vessel had become adrift and was floating among offshore ...

Man from Drenthe confesses to Albert Heijn Zwanenburg robbery: 'Put under pressure'

A 19-year-old man from Meppel has confessed to an attempted armed robbery at an Albert Heijn supermarket in Zwanenburg on January 19. The suspect threatened a cashier with a survival knife, though the...

Venlo mayor shocked by girl's death in Blerick

The mayor of Venlo, Antoin Scholten, expressed his shock following the fatal stabbing of a young girl in Blerick. Scholten stated he is being kept informed by the police but will not provide further d...

Starmer 'accidentally' misled British Parliament over Mandelson

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer accidentally misled Parliament regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the ambassador to the United States. Downing Street clarified that Starmer was unawar...

New US-Iran talks on Wednesday

The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of negotiations in Pakistan this Wednesday. CNN reports that the meeting plans are still subject to change according to anonymous source...

Gerben van ’t Hek heard "never again" all around him. In a world full of fakes, independent journalism is more necessary than ever

Gerben van ’t Hek emphasizes the vital role of independent journalism in combating fake news, drawing parallels to the post-WWII era. He reflects on a film about the 1945 founding of the Aachener Ze...

Jan Donkers (1943-2026) loved the US, but he always remained a Northerner

Het Parool is looking for fans of Curaçao, Jordan and other countries going to the World Cup for the first time

Kallas: Middle East without war requires two-state solution

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated in Brussels that a two-state solution remains the most viable path to a peaceful Middle East, despite minimal progress in recent years. She urged both Israel...

Public Prosecution Service: Haarlem PE teacher had at least 32 victims of online sexual abuse

A 49-year-old gym teacher from Haarlem is accused of inducing at least 32 girls to perform indecent acts online. During the first public hearing at the Alkmaar court, the Public Prosecution Service de...

Japan warns of more quakes, lifts tsunami warning

The Japanese Meteorological Agency has warned of potential major earthquakes following a 7.7 magnitude tremor on Monday, noting a higher-than-normal risk of an 8.0 magnitude quake. While a tsunami war...

Man injured in shooting in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, suspect arrested

Lebanese president: talks with Israel must end occupation

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that negotiations with Israel must focus on ending hostilities and the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon. Aoun has appointed former ambassador Simon Karam to...

Kremlin pleased with Bulgarian election results

The Kremlin has welcomed the election victory of Rumen Radev in Bulgaria. Radev is a eurosceptic politician who seeks to strengthen ties with Russia and opposes continued support for Ukraine.

EU leaders congratulate Radev on Bulgarian election victory

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa congratulated Rumen Radev on his victory in Bulgaria's parliamentary elections. The leaders shared thei...

EU unveils plans to tackle energy crisis including remote work and efficient driving

The European Union is proposing measures such as remote work and fuel-efficient driving to address the current energy crisis. According to internal documents, the plans also involve coordinating aviat...

Explosions at youth center and home in Amsterdam-West, fire in Van der Pekstraat

Growing concern over freed humpback whale Timmy

Concerns are growing in Germany for Timmy, a humpback whale that recently managed to swim away after being stranded off the coast for weeks. Despite its initial progress on Monday morning, the whale h...

Boy headbutts police officer at Haarlem fair

Two boys were arrested on Sunday after a fight at a fair in central Haarlem escalated into an assault on security guards and police. During the struggle, one of the suspects headbutted a responding of...

Brussels calls talks with incoming Hungarian government constructive

The European Commission described initial talks with the incoming Hungarian government as constructive and positive. These discussions serve as a starting point for releasing EU funds intended for the...

Iran: US not taking negotiations seriously

Iran has accused the United States of failing to take diplomatic peace efforts seriously, citing violations such as the blockade of Iranian ports and an attack on an Iranian vessel. Tehran also claime...

Foundation De Vrolijkheid wants children in asylum centers to be more than their refugee story: ‘They should also just be able to dream, or be in love’

Cabinet allocates over 950 million euros for energy measures

The Dutch cabinet has allocated over 950 million euros to mitigate rising energy prices for citizens, businesses, and farmers. The package includes 627 million euros in direct aid and 340 million euro...

Two men arrested for arson at London synagogue

London police have arrested two suspects, aged 17 and 19, in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in North London. The arrests follow an investigation into the incident which occur...