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Dutch hospitals face infusion shortage due to Hurricane Helene

Dutch hospitals have a shortage of infusion bags due to problems at the largest supplier, the U.S. company Baxter, forcing them to look more critically at use and possibly postponing operations.

Oct. 25, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Main EU human rights award goes to opposition leaders in Venezuela

Opposition leaders Machado and González receive Sakharov Prize for their fight for democracy and human rights in Venezuela while still fighting President Maduro's oppressive regime. MEP supports them and urges the international community to defend democratic values in Venezuela.

Oct. 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Call for additional measures to still meet climate target: 'Minister's move now'

Climate goals unlikely to be met by Dutch policy, advisory urges swift and effective action; coalition parties debate approach and opposition parties criticize, cities call for urgency and groups demand more action.

Oct. 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Norway wants age limit on social media, but will it work?

Social media giant Instagram is now going to implement age verification for teens, but experts argue that this is not enough. There needs to be a clear system for age verification and parents need to be more involved in their children's use of social media.

Oct. 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

UN: Keeping global warming below 1.5 degree is still possible, but challenge is huge

Experts warn that without significant and immediate action, the world is on track to warm 3.1 degrees Celsius by 2100, far exceeding the goals set by the Paris climate agreement. Countries must drastically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in order to stay below the crucial 2 or 1.5 degree thresholds and avert catastrophic climate change.

Oct. 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Catshuis talks on 'asylum deal' restarted, many questions from VVD and BBB

VVD faction backs 'asylum package' measures, while other parties still have questions and reservations. PVV leader Wilders has abandoned his desire to introduce measures through emergency law to make the deal possible.