Suriname's former president Bouterse's body has been seized and is currently under investigation for cause of death, with little information released. He was on the run since his conviction for his role in the 1982 December murders.
Pope Francis will open the Holy Door of St. Peter's on Christmas Eve, kicking off the Holy Jubilee from 2025 to 2026. This will bring record numbers of visitors to Rome, including pilgrims seeking indulgences and young people attending the canonization of Carlo Acutis. There is also room for special pilgrimages, such as for the lhbtiqa+ community, which has not previously been allowed during a Holy Year.
The NPO Radio 2 Top 2000 brings people together with a mix of classic, new, and tribute songs, and this year saw a rise in Dutch music with 238 Dutch songs making the list. While women favored contemporary Dutch music, men mainly voted for British rock bands from the 70s.
3FM Serious Request will end differently than planned tonight due to disturbances. The festive stage program, featuring a performance by Chef'Special, has been scrapped following incidents yesterday.
Denmark invests 1.3 billion euros in military presence on Greenland amidst renewed interest from President Trump, following a recent report on escalating tensions in the Arctic region.
Prime Minister Schoof visits Dutch military personnel in Lithuania just before Christmas who are part of the NATO mission in the area. Commander of the Armed Forces Eichelsheim explains why the presence of Dutch troops in Lithuania is necessary and how NATO is preparing for possible threats from Russia.