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Judge bans AD publications on sound recordings Peter R. de Vries

Amsterdam court prohibits newspaper AD from publishing new stories about alleged bribery scandal involving Khalid Kasem, after judge rules that protection of others' rights outweighs press freedom. Royce de Vries, who filed the case, and AD's editor are considering an appeal, while the Amsterdam Bar Association, who intervened in the case, is pleased with the ruling.

Jan. 26, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Large fire in Tehran hospital

Fire rages at largest private hospital in Iran with patients being evacuated and help from surrounding city called in.

Jan. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Apple lowers rates for app builders in EU, under pressure from new rules

Apple is lowering app fees for EU developers, as long as they agree to new terms and conditions, to comply with new EU legislation; this may also lead to cheaper purchases for consumers and the possibility of alternative app stores for Apple devices. Other tech giants, including Meta and Google, are also making changes to comply with the new laws, but it remains unclear if these changes will satisfy the European Commission.

Jan. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

More books sold in 2023, The Seven Sisters at the top

Book sales in the Netherlands continue to rise for the fourth consecutive year, reaching the highest point since 2012 with 43 million copies sold. However, concerns arise as digital books become more popular and sales of Dutch fiction decrease.

Jan. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Rutte refutes accusation of officials on Israel stance

Rutte denies alleged influence of officials over Israel stance and stresses importance of integrity within cabinet.

Jan. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Dutch drug trafficking chief nabbed in Spain, prosecutor wants to prosecute him here

Spanish police arrests notorious Dutch criminal Karim B. along with five others for money laundering and membership in a criminal organization. The arrest is part of a major international drug operation, with B. suspected to be involved in a conflict with Dutch underworld bosses Ridouan Taghi and Rico R.