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Denk party board steps down, former party leader Kuzu nominated as new chairman

Conflict within Denk leads to departure of party board and new party chairman. Party chairman decides not to be list leader anymore, but may return due to arrival of new board.

Aug. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Field hockey players beat Germany and are European champions for fifth time in a row

Netherlands reclaim European hockey title for fifth consecutive time in victory against Germany, with goals from Pien Dicke and Luna Fokke securing a 2-1 win in the final. The Dutch team remains dominant, having not lost a game in regulation time at a major tournament since 2011, securing a whopping 88-game streak.

Aug. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'Diplomatic front line' with Zelensky to Washington for talks with Trump

European leaders are heading to Washington tomorrow to meet with President Trump about the war in Ukraine. The delegation, including Merkel, Rutte, Macron, and others, will discuss a new sanction package aimed at bringing Putin to the negotiating table and potentially offering security guarantees to Ukraine.

Aug. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Police seek suspect and witnesses after serious sexual assault in Zeist

Police are searching for a suspect who fled into the woods after a woman was approached by a man who made her feel uncomfortable, with a large search effort and a call for witnesses to come forward.

Aug. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Dangerous botox injections in circulation in U.K.

Illegal botox variant warning of dangerous and cheap treatments in UK cosmetic sector with serious consequences. Government crackdown on unregistered practitioners and implements stricter licensing rules.

Aug. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Hurricane Erin now highest category, heavy rains expected on Caribbean islands

Hurricane Erin brings heavy rain and potential for flooding to the Caribbean islands, with waves expected to hit the US coast early next week.