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Protest Extinction Rebellion in Rijksmuseum's Gallery of Honor

Activists from Extinction Rebellion stage a sit-in at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum to protest the museum's sponsorship by ING. This is the third action taken by XR at the museum, with previous demonstrations leading to arrests and disruption.

Dec. 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

National wheelchair basketball players' coach suspended after reports of transgressive behavior

Basketball coach Gertjan van der Linden, who led the successful Dutch wheelchair basketball team to Paralympic gold, has been suspended by the Netherlands Basketball Association due to recent reports of misconduct. An independent investigation will be conducted to examine potential past cases and provide support for all those involved.

Dec. 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Man ejected from car and killed on A67, driver arrested

Man dead after accident on A67, police nab driver and offer victim assistance to other motorists.

Dec. 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Authorities: safety Christmas market was in order, perpetrator used escape route

Alderman and police hold press conference on fatal attack at Magdeburg Christmas market; suspect arrested and possible motive known.

Dec. 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Optimism about chance of Gaza ceasefire: is it justified?

Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, talks of a ceasefire deal and prisoner exchange have sparked optimism among the involved parties, but the complexity of negotiations and interfering factors make the outcome uncertain. The confusion over Prime Minister Netanyahu's potential trip to Cairo highlights the difficulty of gauging the situation, while conflicting interests and actions complicate the prospects of a resolution.

Dec. 19, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Daytime driving 130 again on three highway sections next year

Minister Madlener announced that 130 mph may be driven on three highway sections during the day starting next year, as part of the new administration's promise to increase the speed limit on certain stretches of highway.