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Code red in southern France due to heavy rainfall

Severe floods in multiple areas of France, including major cities like Lyon and Cannes, have caused rivers to overflow and roads to close. Residents are being urged to evacuate and avoid dangerous areas, while authorities work to manage the situation and prevent injuries or fatalities.

Oct. 17, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Lavreysen not to keirin final at World Track Cycling Championships, Hoogland soon to fight for world title

Lavreysen out of contention for keirin world title, while Hoogland advances to final. Hoppezak and van de Wouw also competing for their first world titles.

Oct. 17, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Criticism of emergency services after murder by confused man of lower neighbor

Famous Amsterdam criminal, Nuri Tolga Ö. murdered his downstairs neighbors last year. Despite being on the radar of multiple agencies and having a history of violence, no one had a complete picture of his escalating mental state that ultimately led to the murder.

Oct. 17, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'Faber's emergency justice measures have little effect on arrival of asylum seekers'

Experts doubt the Dutch government's new emergency measures, such as temporary asylum permits and stricter family reunification rules, will significantly decrease the number of asylum seekers in the Netherlands. They argue that real change can only be achieved at the European level through cooperation and deals with other countries.

Oct. 16, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Government makes full use of AI, but often fails to consider risks

The use of AI systems by the government has been increasing, but a recent investigation revealed that the potential risks are often not taken into account. While 433 AI systems are being used or tested, more than half do not consider the potential dangers, raising concerns about privacy violations and discrimination.

Oct. 16, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Wiebes debuts at World Track Championships with convincing world title in scratch

Dutch Lorena Wiebes overwhelmingly sprinted to her first world title in the scratch at the World Track Cycling Championships, after also previously becoming European road champion and winning three stages in the Simac Ladies Tour.