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Trump suspends America's global crackdown on corruption

Pres. Trump halts overseas corruption cases for 6 months, impacting competitive position of US companies abroad. Experts worry about decrease in global anti-corruption efforts and possible privilege for US companies compared to their European counterparts.

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

Lower House does not want to receive UN rapporteur Albanese this week after all

UN rapporteur for occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, will not officially visit the House of Representatives because of criticism of her statements about Israel and comparing the Israeli government to the Nazi regime. Several groups spoke out against her invitation, and eventually the majority decided to withdraw it.

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

Wilders again threatens cabinet to fall over asylum, coalition responds resignedly

PVV leader Wilders opposes changes to Minister Faber's proposed asylum laws and threatens the end of the cabinet if these changes are made anyway. The coalition parties are divided over how quickly the bills should be sent to the House of Representatives, and the Council of State has issued a critical opinion on the proposed laws.

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

Referee knocked unconscious on soccer field in Veldhoven, Netherlands

Referee knocked unconscious during soccer game in Veldhoven, police searching for witnesses.

Feb. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Most countries quietly pass deadline for more ambitious climate goals

Climate goals 2035: Most countries miss deadline and EU lags behind, but UN appears to give room for delay.

Feb. 10, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

High peaks and deep valleys: Priske's seven-plus months at Feyenoord

After only eight months, coach Brian Priske was sacked from Feyenoord, where he was never able to fully make his mark and suffered bad luck and injuries. Despite some victories, the soccer under Priske was often unconvincing and did not seem to match the play under predecessor Arne Slot, which eventually led to his dismissal.