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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.

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

Superior Roest takes national title in 10,000 meters, Bergsma also battles his way to World Cup

Patrick Roest overwhelmingly won his second national title in the 10 kilometers at the Daikin NK distances, where he fought off seven-time champion Jorrit Bergsma in a direct duel that had just enough speed to secure second place and a ticket to the World Cup distances.

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

Train collides with car in Rijen, occupants of car get out just in time

Tragic Train Accident Leaves Chaos in its Wake: Passenger Train Collides with Car on Railway Crossing in Rijen, Netherlands.

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

Climate protesters block A10, police do not intervene for now

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion blocked the A10 in Amsterdam-Zuid in protest against ING's financing of the fossil industry. Police are trying to end the action peacefully and traffic is being diverted.