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Czech Bittner surprises Van Aert and Groves and sprints to Vuelta stage win in Seville

21-year-old Czech Pavel Bittner causes surprise by winning sprint stage of the Vuelta a Espana, while all eyes were on Wout van Aert and Kaden Groves. Bittner takes advantage of miscalculations by both sprinters and takes another step in his still young career with his first Vuelta victory.

Aug. 21, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

Death of 11-year-old Mateo in Spain led to false accusations

Man with psychiatric problems arrested for death of 11-year-old in Spain, but online misinformation continues to circulate, leading to accusations and hatred toward migrants.

Aug. 21, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

Agema: no ban on private equity in healthcare

Health Minister Agema is against a ban on private capital in healthcare, because it could limit the financing and accessibility of care and inhibit innovation and efficiency. She does want stricter measures against excessive profit distributions and healthcare providers who put profit ahead of quality and accessibility.

Aug. 21, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

Divers find five bodies aboard sunken superyacht off Sicily

Multiple passengers still missing after luxury yacht sinks in storm off coast of Sicily, including famous banker and his wife. Body of chef found, but rescue efforts hampered by difficult conditions on sunken vessel.

Aug. 21, 2024, 7:58 p.m.

NS expects more inconvenience and too few seats next six months

NS and ProRail announce that trains have been running erratically too often over the past six months, and that this will continue to cause problems on the tracks in the fall due to work and staff shortages, which will make train service performance unpredictable.

Aug. 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Concern over 'food vending machines' in care home restaurants: 'But fits trend'

'A care facility in the province of Utrecht is introducing an automated and unmanned self-service section in its restaurants, causing incomprehension and concern among family members and residents of the care locations.'