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Dead and wounded in attack on aviation company near Ankara

Breaking news: Four people killed and 14 injured in an attack on a Turkish aviation company near Ankara, with unclear details on whether the attack is ongoing. Two of the three attackers have been neutralized, according to the Turkish Minister of Interior.

Oct. 23, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Netherlands enters Song Contest after all, but without Joost Klein

Nederland is confirmed to participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland after months of negotiations between Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS and the EBU. Singer Joost Klein was offered a chance to compete, but declined due to complications from his involvement in this year's event.

Oct. 23, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Asylum deal PVV and NSC leaked: no emergency law, but far-reaching measures

Contested state emergency law off the table, but future asylum law still far-reaching. PVV, NSC and Prime Minister Schoof agree on draft letter of understanding, other coalition parties join talks later. Plans include abolishing indefinite asylum permits, limiting fixed-term permits and stricter measures against asylum seekers in the Netherlands.

Oct. 23, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Netherlands gets a little smaller: Weert sells land to Belgium

Limburg meadow on Flemish soil officially becomes the property of Belgium after almost 200 years, after the municipality of Weert sold the land to the Flemish nature organization Limburgs Landschap, which wanted to take over the nature reserve in 2011 but faced legal complications.

Oct. 22, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Germany builds 19 billion euro hydrogen network

Germany to Construct 19 Billion Euro Hydrogen Network by 2030, Aiming for Climate Neutrality by 2045

Oct. 22, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Austrian girl (14) sentenced to two years in terror trial

14-year-old Austrian girl convicted to two years in prison by jury for suspected ties to ISIS and planning a terror attack, after showing a sudden interest in the group and discussing explosives with a suspected accomplice.