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Schoof discusses 'various options' asylum policy with PVV and NSC, 'pleasant conversation'

Schoof had a positive conversation with PVV and NSC about a stricter asylum approach and the use of emergency law, while PVV Minister Faber is still working on a proposal for deployment of state emergency law. However, the Senate believes that this is not the right approach and that stricter measures are better taken through the usual route.

Oct. 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Chepngetich improves marathon world record by nearly two minutes in Chicago

Kenyan runner Ruth Chepngetich breaks the world record in the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:09:56, over a minute faster than the previous record. Her male counterpart, John Korir, also takes the victory in the race.

Oct. 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

More dogs taken away from owner after bite incident

Police regularly take dogs away from their owners after biting incidents, with a significant increase in cases in the past year possibly due to the rising demand for dogs during the pandemic, resulting in behavioral issues and increased aggression.

Oct. 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

High water in Meuse causes inconvenience, aftermath of Hurricane Kirk

High water levels in the Maas River due to the remnants of Hurricane Kirk have caused disruptions in Limburg, with ferries suspended and a campground partly evacuated. Water levels are starting to recede in southern Limburg, but the high speed of the current continues to affect the northern part of the province.

Oct. 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

FNV wants rapid improvement in safety at self-service checkouts

Self-scanning checkouts on the rise at large supermarket chains, but workers experience unsafe situations and aggression during customer checks. Trade union FNV calls for measures to improve working conditions.

Oct. 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Tanks Israel rams UN gate, Israel says out of necessity during Hezbollah shelling

Another clash between UN peacekeepers and Israeli troops occurred in Lebanon, resulting in 15 injured peacekeepers. UNIFIL demands an explanation from Israel, while Israel claims to have worked with the peacekeepers and only used smoke to evacuate their soldiers.