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First Afrikaners 'flee' South Africa and get asylum in U.S.

Charter flight with white South Africans en route to US after receiving refugee status from Trump, sparking controversy and further dividing US and South Africa.

May 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas

Hamas has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander as a sign of goodwill to restart cease-fire talks in Gaza. Alexander, who was kidnapped by Hamas two years ago, will be reunited with his family after a medical examination in Tel Aviv.

May 12, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Haringvliet bridge reopen to traffic after malfunction, shipping still blocked

Chaos on the Haringvliet Bridge due to a breakdown: traffic is being diverted via alternate routes while the cause of the breakdown is still unknown.

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

Israeli protesters want end to war, but for different reasons

Thousands of demonstrators in Tel Aviv call on the government to stop the war in Gaza and retrieve the hostages, while different groups protest with different points of view. Despite the divisions, the message to the government is clear: an end to the war.

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

Participant died at running event Leeuwarden

Temperatures in Leeuwarden reached over 20 degrees during the half marathon, causing some participants to fall ill and one to tragically pass away. Due to the pressure on medical services, the 5 and 10 kilometer races were canceled.

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

Disillusioned Ajax goes off against NEC and suddenly feels hot breath PSV in title race

Ajax has made the title race in the premier league exciting again after a humiliating home defeat against NEC. With two games to go, the difference with PSV is only one point.