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'Russian rocket scientist shot dead outside Moscow'

Russian rocket scientist Mikhail Shatski was reportedly shot and killed near Moscow, according to Ukrainian media sources. The suspected perpetrator is believed to be the military intelligence unit of Ukraine.

Dec. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Police investigation at scene of explosion in The Hague completed

Police investigation into Saturday's explosion in The Hague has been completed and the site has been handed over to the local government. The cause of the explosion, which claimed six lives including a family of four, is still under investigation.

Dec. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Genital mutilation criminalized for ten years, yet many girls victimized

Female genital mutilation remains unpunished in the Netherlands, despite dozens of victims each year. Gynecologists and other health care providers are sounding the alarm and calling for new measures, such as exit bans and medical checks when applying for asylum.

Dec. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

NATO boss Rutte: 'Time to mentally prepare for war'

Rutte warns NATO countries in speech: We must prepare for war and stresses urgent need for increased defense spending and popular support.

Dec. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Still many questions among migrant freelancers, 'Netherlands is a very different world'

Many refugees and migrants in the Netherlands are ignorant of their status as self-employed workers and the associated rules and responsibilities, which can lead to financial problems and debt. However, the upcoming enforcement of the law may be good news for those who are forced to work as self-employed workers and the government wants to protect them from exploitation.

Dec. 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Washington wants Kyiv to draft younger soldiers into war against Russia

The US government is concerned about the lack of soldiers in the Ukrainian army to withstand the continuous Russian attacks, and is putting pressure on Ukraine to lower the military age from 25 to 18 in order to mobilize more troops. However, Ukrainian President Zelensky is against this measure for reasons such as lack of military training and demographics, and is seeking alternative solutions to address the soldier shortage.