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Winning Van der Poel spits at spectator in Hulst

Mathieu van der Poel wins a cyclocross World Cup race for the third time in a row, but his victory was overshadowed by an incident in which he spat toward a spectator. There were also crashes among the "big three" and Puck Pieterse takes her third win in a row in the women.

Dec. 30, 2023, 10:10 p.m.

Eurostar trains return to normal schedule tomorrow

Massive cancellations and stranded passengers as severe weather floods tunnel near Ebbsfleet International station in UK.

Dec. 30, 2023, 10:10 p.m.

Dead in accident involving fireworks in garden Neeritter

'Fatal firework accident claims life in Midden-Limburg village after mishap during New Year's celebrations.'

Dec. 30, 2023, 10:10 p.m.

At least 18 Russian dead in Belgorod, Russia strikes back in Kharkiv

A retaliatory attack by Ukraine on the Russian city of Belgorod has left 18 dead and 111 wounded. The situation escalated further when Russia responded by shelling the center of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.

Dec. 30, 2023, 10:09 p.m.

Pieterse beats off Alvarado attack and wins WC field trial in Hulst

21-year-old Puck Pieterse wins third consecutive race in the 11th World Cup event in Hulst, beating out current leader Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado by a mere 0.06 seconds.

Dec. 30, 2023, 3:17 p.m.

Eurostar cancels trains to and from London due to flooded tunnel

Chaos at Eurostar due to flooded tunnel: thousands of stranded passengers and cancellation of nearly 30 trains to and from London.