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Budget chain Action to open first US store in late 2027

Budget retail chain Action plans to open its first store in the United States in late 2027 or early 2028. The company aims to expand its presence to 100 locations across the country by the end of 2030...

Haarlem burglar caught red-handed after Bloemendaal home burglary

A 45-year-old man from Haarlem was arrested on Thursday after being caught red-handed during a burglary at a residence in Bloemendaal. The homeowner discovered the intruder inside the property before ...

Number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel drops rapidly

The number of asylum seekers at the registration center in Ter Apel decreased from 2,170 to 2,074 within a single day. While 96 spots were freed up during this period, it remains unknown where the ind...

Video | William and Kate applaud first female leader of the Anglican Church

Explosion causes significant damage to restaurant on Johan Huizingalaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West

Ajax player Bounida receives first call-up for Morocco

Ajax winger Rayane Bounida has received his first call-up to the Moroccan national football team. The 20-year-old player is part of the squad selected for upcoming friendly matches against Ecuador and...

Dead and injured after missile intercepted in Abu Dhabi

Two people were killed and three others injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell onto a road in Abu Dhabi. The falling wreckage also caused damage to several vehicles in the are...

Pakistan asked US and Israel not to kill Araghchi and Qalibaf

A Pakistani official claims that Israel removed Iranian leaders Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from a targeted strike list following a request from Pakistan. Although Israel reportedly had ...

Teenager injured by flying shards in sixth ATM bombing in two weeks

Another ATM bombing, this time on Slotermeerlaan

An ATM on Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam Nieuw-West was targeted by an explosion early Thursday morning, marking the latest in a series of similar incidents in the region this week. Police have cordoned ...

Sigrid Kaag embarrasses herself by refusing to cooperate with Kabul evacuation docudrama

Dozens dead as bus plunges into river in Bangladesh

At least 24 people died in Bangladesh after a passenger bus carrying approximately 40 people plunged into the Padma River. The incident occurred while the bus was attempting to board a ferry.

Toos & Henk - March 26

Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current events through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The series is published daily from Monday through Saturday.

River cruise ship hits Amsterdam Bridge and cannot continue

WHO: health situation in Cuba is deeply concerning

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has described the health situation in Cuba as "deeply worrying" in a statement on social media. The assessment highlights growing ...

Brazil unveils first locally assembled fighter jet

Brazil has unveiled its first domestically assembled Gripen supersonic jet fighter, becoming the first Latin American nation to produce such an aircraft. The project is a collaboration with the Swedis...

Police investigate shooting and explosion in Den Bosch

Police are investigating a shooting incident and an explosion that occurred on Wednesday night in the Empel neighborhood of Den Bosch. The incident took place on the Breeakkers street and is currently...

River cruise ship hits Amsterdamsebrug, captain slightly injured

A river cruise ship collided with the Amsterdamsebrug over the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage to the vessel's wheelhouse and slightly injuring the skipper. The ...

CEO of largest asset manager warns of dire consequences if oil hits $150

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, has warned of severe global economic consequences if oil prices reach $150 per barrel. He described a potential doom scenario that would be felt worldwide should such...

Figure skaters Tsiba and Danilova out after finishing last in short program

Dutch figure skaters Michel Tsiba and Daria Danilova were eliminated from the World Championships in Prague after finishing in last place during the short program. The pair earned a score of 48.77, fa...

Tariq Ramadan sentenced to 18 years in prison in Paris for rape

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by a French court for the rape of three women. Ramadan, who was not present for the ruling, will also be banned from enteri...

Iranian Foreign Minister: no plans to negotiate with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on state television that Iran has no plans to negotiate with the United States and intends to continue its policy of resistance. This announcement comes ...

Minister Berendsen urges ‘Brexit Reset’ in London: ‘Re-engage UK in European security’

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen traveled to London to advocate for a 'Brexit Reset' and closer cooperation with the United Kingdom on European security. He emphasized that the Netherlands conside...

Haaksbergen council approves asylum reception criteria after referendum

The Haaksbergen municipal council has approved a set of criteria for selecting asylum seeker reception locations following a local referendum. A majority of the council members expressed confidence th...

Expert: 'Trump is unpredictable, so investors don't know which way it's going and are doing nothing'

Investors are currently navigating volatile financial markets driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. This atmosphere of uncertainty has led many small ...

Times of Israel: Iran's gift to US was passage for tankers

President Donald Trump's claimed 'gift' from Iran was the guaranteed safe passage of several tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Arab and American officials speaking to The Times of Isr...

Prisoner also escapes in Roermond, remains at large

A prisoner escaped from custody in Roermond last Friday after a hospital visit and remains at large. The Judicial Institutions Service confirmed the incident, which occurred while the individual was b...

Cabinet cannot yet say when it will take energy measures

Minister Heleen Herbert stated that the Dutch cabinet cannot yet determine when it will implement measures to address the economic and energy impacts caused by the war in Iran. The announcement was ma...

Cyndi Lauper's husband sued over son's sexual abuse

David Thornton, the husband of singer Cyndi Lauper, is being sued for sexual abuse by their son, Declyn 'Dex' Lauper. Thornton is accused of renting the apartment where the alleged abuse occurred and ...

Zelensky: Russia wanted to blackmail US by helping Iran

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of attempting to blackmail the United States by offering to halt intelligence sharing with Iran. In exchange, Russia reportedly demanded that the ...