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No teaching at TU Eindhoven tomorrow due to cyber attack

Technical University Eindhoven hit by cyberattack, causing delays for students preparing for exams as university works to contain and investigate the attack.

Jan. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Man helps from the Netherlands recover crashed plane Colombia

Local man brings missing Colombian flight back to responsible location within hours with help of satellite data from the Netherlands, offering families of victims quick and clear clarification.

Jan. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Illegal migrant workers come to our country from further and further afield

Illegal employment in the Netherlands is on the rise, and employers are now turning to workers from countries further away, raising concerns about exploitation and lack of protection for these workers. The government is considering stricter penalties for employers who hire illegal workers, but some argue that more fundamental changes are needed to address this issue.

Jan. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

More than 14,000 responders to LA fire, help from Mexico and Canada

Over 14,000 firefighters from nine states and international sources are working to control the raging wildfires in and near Los Angeles, with some success but three large fires still challenging. Another fire is fully contained, but over 100,000 people remain under evacuation orders or warnings due to the ongoing danger and extensive damage.

Jan. 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Megaraket ready to start after 10 years: 'Late to the party, but the garlands are hanging'

Two rival space billionaires will each be launching their own massive rockets in the coming days, with Blue Origin's New Glenn making its first flight on Monday and SpaceX's Starship/Super Heavy combo aiming for its seventh test flight. These giant rockets have the potential to not only reach far beyond Earth's orbit, but also take humans to the moon and Mars in the near future. With competition heating up in the space industry, the success of these launches could determine which company will lead the way in space exploration.

Jan. 11, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Over 700 arrests at Extinction Rebellion demonstration on A12

Twelve people were detained during a climate protest in The Hague, with police using water cannons and horses to clear the way. Protesters argue that the police used the force unnecessarily and arbitrarily.