FAA orders grounding of 737 Max 9 planes due to safety concerns and recent incident where a part of the fuselage was lost mid-flight. All 171 planes worldwide to undergo 4-8 hour inspections before being allowed to fly again.
Man from Rijswijk won't receive 3.2 million euros from the Staatsloterij after dragging elderly father-in-law to court for allegedly stealing his winning ticket, as the lottery is in its right to pay out the prize to whomever presents the ticket, according to court ruling.
Heavy illegal fireworks claimed more victims this year than in previous years, mainly among young people. There were also many incidents of physical and verbal violence against emergency workers and police officers during New Year's Eve.
Pro-Palestinian activists are calling for a boycott of multinational companies like Starbucks and McDonald's due to their perceived support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas. The impact of these calls for boycotts on financial performance is unclear, but experts say the main goal is to exert pressure on governments through consumer actions. The effectiveness of consumer boycotts has been seen in the past with the end of apartheid in South Africa, but the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict makes it difficult for businesses to navigate.
Rijn, Maas, IJsselmeer, and Markermeer are all battling high water levels that are expected to continue rising in the coming days. Several areas in the Netherlands are experiencing flooding, and efforts are being made to prevent further damage.
Kasem accused of corruption by allegedly bribing government official, Peter R. de Vries possibly involved according to leaked recordings. BNNVARA suspends Kasem's work pending investigation.