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Shaky blades cause more and more mills to shut down

Hundreds of windmills in the Netherlands are in need of expensive repairs as their roeden, crucial components of the mill's structure, start to fail. With more expected to follow suit in the next decade, urgent action is needed to prevent potential accidents and preserve the country's treasured historic landmarks.

March 31, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Suspicious situation in central Amsterdam: metro station evacuated, many police present

Large police action underway in Amsterdam city center, as station and surrounding streets evacuated and closed off due to a serious situation. Explosives team called in to investigate and police searching for a man matching description of suspect.

March 31, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

New work surfaced from soul legend Marvin Gaye

Newly discovered tapes of Marvin Gaye's last years in Belgium, where he stayed with an artist friend, contain haunting recordings that could shed light on the troubled Motown legend's final years - but legal complications may delay their release.

March 30, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Russia commemorates victims attack concert hall with balloons and sea of flowers

Russia mourns the 144 dead and more than 500 injured after a bloody terror attack at Crocus City Hall concert hall. There are indications that ISIS-K, a branch of IS, is behind the attack, but Russia continues to blame Ukraine. In the aftermath, several suspects have been arrested and a manhunt for migrant workers from Central Asia is taking place in Russia.

March 30, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

New home turns out to be significantly more expensive after purchase due to mandatory energy system

Construction companies manage to keep prices of new homes artificially low by excluding mandatory heat pumps from the sales price and having them rented or purchased separately for a high amount, leading to criticism from Home Owners Association and calls for tightening requirements for affordable and habitable housing.

March 30, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Leaders PSV go down against NEC after 42 premier league matches without defeat

PSV's dream of remaining unbeaten champions is shattered by NEC's 3-1 victory, ending their undefeated streak of 42 Eredivisie matches. The team from Nijmegen had the belief they could break PSV's record and after a VAR-awarded penalty and a missed one from Luuk de Jong, NEC secured a historic win.