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Relatives of Indonesia conscientious objectors still demanding reparations

Childeren of men who objected to serving in the Dutch East Indies in the 1940s recently requested recognition for their fathers, following the government's decision to grant recognition to three marines who refused to obey orders during the independence war in Indonesia. Their fathers were convicted and imprisoned for refusing to fight, causing lasting hardship for them and their families. With a new request for recognition and the recent decision for the three marines, the children hope to finally achieve justice for their fathers.

Car lost in Utrecht is found, was in parking garage

70-year-old man loses his parked car in Utrecht, only to find out he had cycled 7 kilometers to a meeting in order to save on parking costs. The family received numerous tips before a reporter finally located the car in an area they hadn't searched yet.

Georgia in identity crisis: is it moving with Russia or the EU?

Georgia is in the process of passing a law aimed at controlling critical media and organizations that receive money from abroad, which could lead to restrictions on freedom of speech and democracy. The law is seen as a step toward a more Russian-friendly future, which has sparked protests in the capital, Tbilisi.

Motorist drives into group of revelers in Amsterdam on King's Day

Drama on Prinsengracht: car drives into partying crowd, injured person reports and police seek witnesses and images. Watch the shocking moment of the collision here.

Extreme heat wave in South and Southeast Asia

Extreme heat in South and Southeast Asia has caused temperatures to reach up to 45 degrees in countries like Thailand, Myanmar, India, and the Philippines, leading to school closures and government warnings. Experts predict that this trend of record-breaking heat will continue, with 2023 potentially becoming the hottest year ever recorded globally.

Maastricht Petrus Guild robbed of uniforms in Rome

'Roman visit of Catholic guild from Maastricht ends in theft of thousands of euros worth of uniforms and personal belongings, now forcing them to participate in processions in their own clothes.'