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Trump sends National Guard to capital despite declining crime rate

Trump is sending 800 members of the National Guard to Washington D.C. and placing the city's police under federal control, despite the fact that crime in the capital has actually declined over the past year.

Aug. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Giant low-flying hoop examines groundwater

Discover the secrets beneath our feet: collaboration between 21 agencies leads to pioneering research with helicopters and hoops in Friesland and Zeeland to reveal salinization and the location of clay layers.

Aug. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Trump on conversation with Putin: see what he has in mind

Trump says his Friday meeting with Putin to discuss a possible ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is exploratory and he will not make any deals, planning to speak with both leaders afterwards. European leaders express concern and hold meetings to ensure Ukraine's sovereignty and security are not compromised.

Aug. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Data hack at lab much larger, share data on dark web

Data stolen from multiple Dutch hospitals and patient data from a lab may have also been affected by a recent ransomware attack by a group called Nova. The stolen data, which includes sensitive information from over 550 patients, has been put up for sale on the dark web and has prompted investigations from authorities.

Aug. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Premier League summaries: PSV direct leader, NEC also swings

The first playing round of this premier league season is over with wins for FC Utrecht, AZ, Ajax and PSV, while NEC and Fortuna Sittard played a draw. Check out the results and program of the second round of play below.

Aug. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Large wildfire at Vesuvius volcano in southern Italy

Massive fire at Mount Vesuvius in Italy prompts national rescue efforts, with no casualties reported and local townspeople in Terzigno remaining unevacuated.