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Russians hit Ukrainian cultural heritage: 'Cultural genocide'

Ukrainian culture and identity threatened by Russian aggression: More than 500 damaged monumental buildings and bombings of historical heritage show that the Russians are trying to destroy Ukraine and its culture.

Feb. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Pope Francis in hospital longer due to 'complex' infection

Pope Francis remains hospitalized for now because of a complex respiratory infection. His health is stable, but it is still unknown how long he will have to stay.

Feb. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Cabinet ready to deny status holders housing priority, municipalities 'baffled'

With a new bill, the cabinet no longer wants to give status holders priority in social housing, which according to Housing Minister Keijzer means equality for everyone in the Netherlands. This proposal is facing criticism from 16 municipalities, which consider it inhumane and a false solution.

Feb. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Prosecution: 18-year-old intruder in Chamber building probably wanted to commit assault

Man with aggressive and purposeful behavior possibly tries to carry out attack in Lower House, prosecution investigates motive and mental state of suspect. No one injured, suspect remains on remand for now.

Feb. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Munich family victims: don't use their deaths for hate

Auto crashes into labor union demonstration in Munich, leaving 39 wounded and 2 dead. Suspect confesses to deliberately targeting people for religious motives. Incident brings immigration policy into spotlight ahead of upcoming German election.

Feb. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Brussels shooting was another reckoning in drug milieu, 19-year-old man killed

Fourth drug-related shooting this month happened near a metro station in Brussels, with mayor citing dangerous gang activity and widespread police presence.