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Visitors at P+R Nieuw-Vennep shocked but not surprised by stripped cars

Two vehicles were found extensively stripped of parts, including doors and dashboards, at a park-and-ride facility in Nieuw-Vennep last weekend. Regular users of the parking lot expressed shock but no...

Dutch children already underperform in math by age 5, but score better in one area

The International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS) shows that Dutch five-year-olds score lower in mathematics than their international peers. While lagging in math, Dutch children perf...

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon sued over too realistic film

Two United States police officers are suing actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for defamation regarding their new film, The Rip. The officers claim the movie's plot too closely resembles a real-life po...

In ‘The President’s Cake’ a 9-year-old girl must bake a cake for Saddam Hussein: ‘Iraq was a black hole in the early nineties’

Germany sees more cyberattacks and wants to strike back

Germany is developing a more active cyber defense strategy and preparing legislation to allow for counterattacks following an increase in cyberattacks. Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt anno...

Dead man found in Lijnbaansstraat home, police suspect foul play

Significant damage in rear-end collision between De Zilk and Hillegom

Two work vans were involved in a rear-end collision on Tuesday morning on the Beeklaan between De Zilk and Hillegom. While the accident resulted in significant vehicle damage, no injuries were reporte...

Dead man found in Lijnbaansstraat home, suspected foul play

Police have launched a major investigation after a man was found dead in a residence on Lijnbaansstraat in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. Authorities suspect a crime and have cordoned off the area near...

Lebanon: 380 killed in attacks since ceasefire with Israel took effect

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that 380 people, including 22 children and 39 women, have been killed in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire began last month.

Russia confirms end of ceasefire with Ukraine

Russia has confirmed the end of its humanitarian ceasefire with Ukraine, announcing that combat operations will now resume. A Kremlin spokesperson stated that the truce has officially concluded follow...

Tiësto wins lawsuit against US law firm, awarded 17 million euros

DJ Tiësto has won a lawsuit against a United States law firm after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in his favor regarding incorrect tax advice. The court ordered the firm to pay the DJ 17 million...

Police seize record number of illegal weapons from minors

Dutch police seized a record total of over 2,300 prohibited weapons from minors last year, including 947 knives and 442 firearms or components. Law enforcement officials expressed significant concern ...

Israel approves establishment of tribunal for October 7 attacks

The Israeli parliament has approved the creation of a special tribunal to try Palestinians suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, attacks. This newly established court will have the legal au...

Color disappears from Japanese chip bags due to oil shortage from Iran war

Japanese snack giant Calbee is switching its colorful packaging to black and white designs to cope with an oil shortage. The supply issue stems from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting m...

Starmer says he will continue governing despite pressure

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has informed his cabinet that he will not resign despite facing political pressure. His office noted that the Labour Party's formal leadership challenge procedure h...

EU foreign policy chief Kallas: defense production must increase significantly

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has called for a significant increase in European defense production and joint procurement, stating that current efforts are lagging. Speaking ahead of a meeting wi...

MP: Iran could enrich uranium further if attacked

Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei stated that the country could escalate uranium enrichment to 90 percent if it faces another attack. This proposal is scheduled for discussion within the parliament's Na...

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Prosecutors believe abuse suspect Joannes B. has more victims

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service expects that suspect Joannes B. may have more victims than the six currently identified, including an attempted rape at an Amsterdam daycare. B. will undergo evalu...

Sex crime suspect Jan B. sent to Pieter Baan Center

Jan B., a suspect in a sexual abuse case involving at least four children, will be admitted to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric evaluation. The decision was announced on Tuesday during a court ...

Arrest at gunpoint in Akersloot; suspects released shortly after

Police arrested two individuals at a home in Akersloot on Sunday afternoon following reports of a firearm sighting. The high-risk operation involved multiple officers with drawn service weapons, thoug...

British minister: PM Starmer's departure not yet certain

British Minister Darren Jones stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation is not yet certain despite significant internal pressure. Starmer is holding meetings with cabinet members who want ...

WODC: Legal practice benefits from clear definition of femicide

The Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) recommends establishing a clear legal definition for femicide in the Netherlands to improve the consistency of judicial rulings. Based on a study by Maastr...

Truck in flames in Hillegom, dental practice damaged

A truck caught fire on Wilsonweg in Hillegom during the night between Monday and Tuesday. The fire department was unable to prevent the flames from spreading to and damaging a nearby dental practice.

Six killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon

Six people were killed following an Israeli airstrike on the town of Kfar Dounine in southern Lebanon. The casualty figures were reported by Lebanon's state news agency, NNA.

Heavy smoke at shed fire in Haarlem

A fire broke out in a shed on Laan van Osnabruck in Haarlem during the night of Monday to Tuesday. Although the blaze produced a significant amount of smoke, no injuries were reported.

Trust in politicians and House of Representatives at record low

Trust in Dutch politicians and the House of Representatives dropped to its lowest level since 2012, according to a report by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Only 20% of survey respondents expressed conf...

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Trump heads to Beijing for megadeals and geopolitical chess: what’s at stake?

US President Donald Trump is visiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing for high-stakes discussions on megadeals and geopolitics. The meeting takes place amid shifting power dynamics, with observer...

Full Epstein file on display in New York

An American transparency organization is hosting a pop-up exhibition in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood featuring the full Jeffrey Epstein dossier. The display consists of approximately 3.5 milli...