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Despite diversity law, men remain dominant in business

The proportion of women at the top of Dutch companies has risen slightly, but men still dominate. Only 14.7% of boards consist of women, while the new Diversity Act seeks to change this.

Jan. 29, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Traffic disruption due to hole in road surface A28 near Amersfoort lasts until Wednesday morning

Traffic problems expected until Wednesday morning due to hole in road surface A28 near Amersfoort, Rijkswaterstaat advises driving outside rush hour and gives detour route.

Jan. 29, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Hundreds of thousands again on the march in Germany against the far right

Hundreds of thousands of Germans protest the far right and AfD at several cities. Politicians argue that the party seeks a return to a dark age of discrimination and injustice.

Jan. 28, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Miedema helps Arsenal win with first goal since comeback, Brugts also scores

Vivianne Miedema and Caitlin Foord led Arsenal to a 2-0 victory against Liverpool in the Women's Super League. Merel van Dongen also had a standout performance, scoring a hattrick for her new Mexican club Rayadas.

Jan. 28, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Feyenoord bites off FC Twente at De Kuip, Gimenez misses penalty kick

Feyenoord struggles to score against a strong FC Twente defense, settling for a 0-0 tie and missing out on valuable points in the race for the Eredivisie title. The defending champions have a long way to go to catch up to first-place PSV with a 12 point gap.

Jan. 28, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Dermatologists UK concerned about number of children using creams due to TikTok

BBC reports about the potential dangers of using beauty products containing harmful substances, specifically for children's skin. Dermatologists warn that these products can lead to skin damage and allergies, with even the founder of Drunk Elephant advising children and teens to stay away from them.