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Para-athletes happy with first at European Championship indoors: 'But a lot unclear for people in the stands'

Dutch athletes will have the opportunity to sprint and jump in para-athletics components in front of their own audience during the European Indoor Championships, a first for this international indoor championship. Despite some criticism of the presentation of the different classes, the athletes are enthusiastic about this addition and see the development of para-athletics in the Netherlands in a positive light.

Dozens of climate activists detained at Schiphol Airport

Climate activists detained at Schiphol Airport by The Royal Military Police for demonstrating against KLM's Flying Blue program.

More than 600 reported dead after outbreak of violence in northwest Syria

The death toll of the violent clashes in northwest Syria has risen to over 600, with mostly Alawite victims and reports of massacres and executions. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has been following the conflict through informants and reports continued fighting between government troops and rebel groups.

US companies brace for Trump's import tariffs

Trump's plan to impose high import tariffs on steel and aluminum could spell trouble for companies like Titan Steel, which relies heavily on foreign suppliers for high-quality steel. While Trump hopes to boost domestic production and create more jobs, experts argue that the interconnected nature of the global economy makes it unlikely for his strategy to work in the 21st century.

After irritations, cabinet had 'good conversation' over 3.5 billion for Ukraine

Ministers discuss 3.5 billion euro support for Ukraine after surprise announcement from Prime Minister Schoof in weekly press conference.

Trump sends letter to Khamenei: 'Iran absolutely must not get a nuclear weapon'

President Trump wants to quickly come to the table with Iran and has sent a letter to the supreme leader to negotiate over Iran's nuclear program, after rejecting the 2015 deal and stepping down from the deal.