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Shukrula first female referee to whistle men's professional soccer match

Shona Shukrula makes history as the first female head referee at a men's professional soccer match when she whistles TOP Oss-ADO Den Haag in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie on Friday.

Sept. 30, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Russia intervenes in 'Dutch' cigarette company Megapolis

Hague parent company of Russian cigarette distributor expropriated by Russian government for 'economically significant activities,' impact on shareholders uncertain.

Sept. 30, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Pope closes visit to Belgium with mass in stadium, condemns sexual abuse

Pope Francis concludes his four-day visit to Belgium and Luxembourg with a mass at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, where he emphasized the need for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine and canonized a sixteenth-century nun. He also made a private visit to the graves of former Belgian king Baudouin and queen Fabiola, praising the late king's refusal to sign a controversial abortion law.

Sept. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Man rescues occupants from Landgraaf home after garage fire

Two people have been injured in a fire in Landgraaf, where an unknown man rescued them from their burning home, earning praise from the police who are now searching for him to thank him and check on his wellbeing.

Sept. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Explosion causes fire on ship in The Hague, three injured

Pleasure yacht in flames in The Hague after explosion on board, three injured with burns taken to hospital.

Sept. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'Stupid attack' helps Pogacar to special world title, disbelief at Van der Poel

Pogacar wins the cycling World Cup after an early attack, while favorites Van der Poel and Evenepoel are amazed by his strength and perseverance. Medalists and other cyclists are full of praise for his performance.