Dead in shooting at hotel Rijswijk, suspect on the run
Gunman opens fire outside hotel in park, eyewitnesses report hearing gunshots and seeing shooter flee with weapon. Police searching for suspect.
Starters buy 62 percent of homes in the four major cities
First-time buyers are increasingly successful in buying a home, in part because of more supply of cheaper homes from investors. Still, it is increasingly difficult to buy a home as a starter due to the increasing tightness of the housing market and the need for sufficient financial resources.
Children locked up for years in 'horror house' in Spanish city of Oviedo
Police arrest German man and American-German woman for isolating their three children in a heavily polluted home in Oviedo, Spain since December 2021. Neighbors became suspicious when the children were not seen outside during the pandemic and were not attending school, leading to a house search where the children were found neglected and forced to wear diapers and multiple masks.
First official summer day of the year, weeks earlier than average
Summer has arrived in De Bilt, with the temperature reaching 25 degrees today. This is the earliest official summer day in 114 years, with the previous record being set on April 14, 2007. Temperatures are expected to remain warm tomorrow, but will cool down over the weekend.
US economy shrinks during first quarter of 2025
US economy shrinks in first quarter of 2021 despite growth under predecessor Biden, Trump blames him on Truth Social.
Sherpas on Mount Everest get help from drones for first time
Unmanned airplanes to lighten load and make Mount Everest cleaner for sherpas, who traditionally carry heavy loads of equipment, with drones bringing 1000 kilograms to 6000 meters in just 15 minutes, as Nima Sherpa promotes safe and environmentally friendly climbing on Nepal's most popular mountain.