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Martijn Krabbé has metastatic lung cancer with no chance of cure

TV presenter Martijn Krabbé has announced on Instagram that he has advanced lung cancer with a metastasis in his brain and has no chance of being cured, almost a year after discovering the cause of his brain hemorrhage on vacation. He and his family are mentally prepared, but he does not know how long he has left as he is receiving immunotherapy and his condition can change every six weeks.

Jan. 15, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Police seek suspected anti-gay assault Amsterdam

Police search for suspect who severely assaulted man on the streets of Amsterdam due to his sexual orientation, following a verbal altercation with a gay couple. The victim was injured and the perpetrators fled towards Koningsplein.

Jan. 14, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Father gets 12 years in prison for killing baby Beuningen

Father convicted for death of baby after causing serious head injury and displaying aggressive behavior, mother receives conditional prison sentence for negligence. Grandmother awarded compensation for funeral costs, couple remains in relationship.

Jan. 14, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Kenyans protest arrival of Orange: 'President abuses your visit'

Protesters in Kenya call for cancellation of Dutch king and queen's upcoming visit over president's human rights record, while Kenyan residents in Netherlands also speak out against the visit.

Jan. 14, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Venezuela punishes Netherlands for 'hostile behavior'

Venezuela limits number of diplomats from Netherlands, France, and Italy to three as a 'hostile' response to criticism of disputed presidential election. Diplomats now require permission to travel outside of capital Caracas.

Jan. 14, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Why a deal between Hamas and Israel seems so close and what the plan is

Israel and Hamas may reach a truce after months of negotiations, partly due to pressure from incoming President Trump and the international community. Despite positive sounds, a deal could still fail due to the complex details.