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Large fire destroys beach tent in Zandvoort

Fire breaks out at beach pavilion, NL-alert sent as precaution. Investigation underway as witnesses report suspicious activity prior to incident; no injuries reported.

Dec. 22, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Magdeburg attack suspect in 2013 convicted of threatening attack

Medical student from Saudi Arabia threatened German legal system and became permanent asylum seeker after suspicious behavior and conflict with authorities.

Dec. 22, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

At least 30 dead after bus-truck collision in Brazil

Deadly collision between bus and truck in Brazil leaves 30 dead and 13 injured. Cause of accident still unclear.

Dec. 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Protest Extinction Rebellion in Rijksmuseum's Gallery of Honor

Activists from Extinction Rebellion stage a sit-in at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum to protest the museum's sponsorship by ING. This is the third action taken by XR at the museum, with previous demonstrations leading to arrests and disruption.

Dec. 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

National wheelchair basketball players' coach suspended after reports of transgressive behavior

Basketball coach Gertjan van der Linden, who led the successful Dutch wheelchair basketball team to Paralympic gold, has been suspended by the Netherlands Basketball Association due to recent reports of misconduct. An independent investigation will be conducted to examine potential past cases and provide support for all those involved.

Dec. 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Man ejected from car and killed on A67, driver arrested

Man dead after accident on A67, police nab driver and offer victim assistance to other motorists.