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Ban on sailing degassing goes into effect, but 'enforcement is impossible'

Experts predict little change as inland ships in the Netherlands are banned from releasing certain substances into the air, due to limited enforcement and insufficient infrastructure for safe gas disposal.

June 30, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Verstappen and Norris eliminate each other, Russell takes win in Austria

George Russell stuns at the Austrian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris take each other out while battling for the lead. Russell inherited the victory, his second in his Formula 1 career, while Verstappen and Norris failed to finish due to a collision.

June 30, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Rutte in farewell address: 'Pay attention to each other a little, I'm counting on you'

Rutte concluded his 14-year premiership with an emotional speech, naming both highs and lows and emphasizing how proud he is of the cooperation in the Netherlands.

June 30, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Unesco finds IS bombs in wall of al-Nuri mosque in Iraq

Unesco finds 5 bombs hidden in walls of historic al-Nuri mosque in Mosul, Iraq. One bomb dismantled, restoration work on hold while authorities remove and disarm remaining explosives.

June 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Van den Broek does everything right, but leader must win: 'Hope to get more chances'

How a 23-year-old Dutch cyclist stole the show with an incredible plan for his team in the first stage of the Tour de France, leading his teammate to the yellow jersey and stage victory, while also earning the polka dot, white, and most combatative jerseys for himself.

June 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Amsterdam buses and streetcars full and delayed by CS and ring road closure

NS and the municipality say that closing Central Station will not cause problems at other stations, but expect crowding at Amsterdam Zuid, Bijlmer and Sloterdijk due to replacement works.