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Britt van den Dobbelsteen hero for Olympiacos Piraeus in Champions League final

Dutch goalkeeper Britt van den Dobbelsteen led Olympiacos Piraeus to a Champions League title by saving three consecutive penalties in a shootout. The 23-year-old, who entered the game specifically fo...

Prince Harry travels to UK without family due to security concerns

Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom next month without his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children. The decision for the family to stay home is reportedly due to ongoing security concer...

Trump: Iran deal signing on schedule for Sunday

President Donald Trump announced that a deal between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed this coming Sunday. He stated that the agreement would result in the immediate reopening of th...

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after controversial name change

Construction workers removed Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington on Saturday morning. The removal occurred following a court-ordered deadline to strip the former pr...

Netherlands train with Verbruggen and fit squad for World Cup clash with Japan

The Netherlands national football team has completed its final training session ahead of their World Cup opening match against Japan this Sunday. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen returned to full training a...

To the World Cup in America like two peas in a pod: Mother Ida and daughter Keetie having the time of their lives

Mother Ida and daughter Keetie traveled to the United States to attend the World Championships. Despite facing some minor logistical challenges like finding their bus, they reported having a wonderful...

Honeymooning at the World Cup in America: 'It couldn't be better', say Marijke and Hans

In June 1994, newlyweds Hans and Marijke van Sluis celebrated their honeymoon by attending the FIFA World Cup in the United States. Their orange 'Just Married' banner gained international visibility w...

The day after the explosion in Osdorp: ‘I feel so bad for those elderly people blown out of their beds’

Two more women file sexual abuse complaints against Patrick Bruel

French singer Patrick Bruel is facing new allegations of sexual abuse after two more women filed official complaints against him. These reports follow previous charges including rape and sexual harass...

Thousands protest against racism in Belfast after riots

Thousands of people participated in an anti-racism protest in Belfast on Saturday. The demonstration follows a week of riots in the Northern Irish capital that broke out after a knife attack.

Ecologist Geert Timmermans concerned about the fate of the eel: 'There are fewer every year'

Retired urban ecologist Geert Timmermans expresses concern over the declining population of eels and the numerous threats they face during their migration from salt to fresh water. He remains dedicate...

Britons see similarities between Princess Catherine and Diana's outfits

Princess Catherine drew significant attention at Trooping the Colour on Saturday wearing a light blue outfit. British media noted similarities between her attire and a famous ensemble previously worn ...

Iran says no deal with US will be signed on Sunday

A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that a peace agreement with the United States will not be signed this Sunday. While the signing of the document may occur in the comin...

Tension rises over new European asylum system: Haarlem night nurse Nadia Slimi aids refugees left behind in Ter Apel. ‘We’ll stay as long as necessary’

The implementation of a new European asylum system has led to overcrowding at the Ter Apel registration center, forcing many refugees to wait outside. Nadia Slimi, a volunteer from Haarlem, provides n...

Police arrest three suspects after gym explosion leaves seven injured

Police have arrested three suspects following a powerful explosion at a fitness studio in Amsterdam Nieuw-West that injured seven people. The owner of the facility expressed shock over the incident on...

Police begin forensic investigation after Amsterdam explosion

Police in Amsterdam have launched a forensic investigation following a powerful explosion in the Nieuw-West district that occurred on the night of Thursday to Friday. Forensic teams began their work a...

Funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei from July 4 to 9

Funeral ceremonies for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei are scheduled to take place from July 4 to July 9 according to state media. Khamenei died at age 86 following US-Israeli airstrikes in ...

Amsterdam gym owner can hardly process explosion

The owner of a gym in Amsterdam Nieuw-West expressed shock and disbelief following a powerful explosion at his facility on Thursday night. In an Instagram post, the owner stated he is struggling to co...

Red Cross sets up extra tents for Ter Apel registration center

The Red Cross is installing four additional tents at the Ter Apel registration center to provide asylum seekers with shelter from the rain and wind while they wait. These tents are intended for daytim...

Riot police, dogs and horses deployed during riots in Wijk bij Duurstede

Rioters attacked the town hall in Wijk bij Duurstede on Friday night following a social media call for a protest against an emergency asylum shelter. Approximately 60 masked individuals clashed with p...

Deaths in Indian military transport plane crash

A military transport aircraft crashed in northeastern India, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers. The Indian armed forces confirmed the casualties following the incident.

Residents of explosion-hit apartment block cannot return home yet, cleanup begins

A severe explosion in an outbuilding of an apartment complex in Amsterdam-Osdorp has resulted in multiple injuries and significant structural damage. Forensic investigations and debris clearing are cu...

From under his hood, an eyewitness tells AT5 he saw ‘limbs’ in the exploded gym

Israel warns of new attacks in South Lebanon

The Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation warning on Saturday for residents of twenty towns and villages in southern Lebanon, including areas near the city of Nabatieh. This move precedes plann...

Repairs to Amsterdam apartment building not yet completed

Repair work continues on Saturday at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West following a heavy explosion on Thursday night. Housing association Stadgenoot reported that the damage to the buildin...

Anthropic must disable advanced AI models for non-Americans

American AI company Anthropic has announced it will abruptly disable its most advanced models for all users outside of the United States. This decision follows a U.S. government order to suspend acces...

Koeman returns to city where he retired as an international

Ronald Koeman, coach of the Dutch national team, is traveling from Kansas City to Dallas. The trip marks a return to the city where Koeman played his final match as an international player during the ...

De Jong believes in Netherlands but doesn't see team as World Cup favorites

Frenkie de Jong expressed confidence in the Dutch national team's capabilities ahead of their World Cup opening match against Japan. While he does not consider the team a tournament favorite, he highl...

Car and scooter go up in flames in Haarlem

A car and a scooter were destroyed by fire on Van Keulenstraat in Haarlem during the night between Friday and Saturday. Passersby discovered the blaze around 12:10 a.m. and alerted emergency services.

Damage to home after smoky fire in Haarlem

A fire broke out in a residence on Herensingel in Haarlem during the early hours of Saturday morning. Residents discovered the blaze around 2:10 AM after smoke filled the building, causing damage to t...