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Munich family victims: don't use their deaths for hate

Auto crashes into labor union demonstration in Munich, leaving 39 wounded and 2 dead. Suspect confesses to deliberately targeting people for religious motives. Incident brings immigration policy into spotlight ahead of upcoming German election.

Feb. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Brussels shooting was another reckoning in drug milieu, 19-year-old man killed

Fourth drug-related shooting this month happened near a metro station in Brussels, with mayor citing dangerous gang activity and widespread police presence.

Feb. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

US delegation talks to Russia about Ukraine, but without Ukraine itself

Delegation headed to Saudi Arabia to talk with Russian negotiators about peace in Ukraine; Witkoff hopes for progress and travels to Middle East with security adviser Waltz and possibly Secretary Rubio.

Feb. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

TB cases at meal provider on Goeree-Overflakkee

'Food safety potentially at risk after TB infections among employees meal supplier in Oude-Tonge; dozens of Van Loon Group employees infected after investigation by GGD and measures taken.'

Feb. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Europe shudders after 'electroshock' Trump, emergency summit at 'crucial moment'

Europe faces a crisis as it grapples with the shifting dynamics of international security in the wake of controversial statements from US leaders. At a hastily-called summit in Paris, top European leaders will discuss their role in resolving conflicts in Ukraine and their relationship with the US and Russia.

Feb. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Minister Wiersma hopes for other nitrogen rules, explores options

Letters from BBB Minister Wiersma reveal sweeping options for solving the nitrogen crisis, including establishing a new lower permit limit with potential legal snags. This could be a breakthrough in nitrogen policy and all sectors are called upon to contribute.