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FC Twente women honored in Enschede after tenth championship

Twente's FC women celebrate their third title in one season after a stunning comeback win against AZ, adding the league championship to their previous Super Cup and KNVB Cup victories.

May 19, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Major concerns over tracking children via smartwatch: 'Not good for development'

Experts raise concerns about the increasing popularity and use of children's smartwatches, which allow parents to constantly monitor their child's location and activities. They fear that this can hinder a child's development of independence, autonomy, and problem-solving skills, while also providing a false sense of security.

May 19, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Police fear for lives of missing children Groningen after finding letter from father

Police fear for the lives of two missing children from Groningen, as their father left a concerning note and tire tracks leading to a nearby body of water were found. Family and community members are desperately searching while authorities continue their efforts, including enlisting the help of the Veteranen Search Team.

May 19, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Trump after phone call with Putin: Ukraine and Russia will talk immediately

Trump and Putin had a successful telephone conversation in which they discussed a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia. The Vatican might be involved in organizing further negotiations.

May 19, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

France agrees on assisted suicide for intolerable suffering

The French parliament has approved legalizing assisted suicide for seriously ill patients after years of debate. This is a breakthrough in France, where to this day there is much opposition to all forms of life-ending.

May 18, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Police release photo of father suspected of kidnapping children

Missing siblings Jeffrey and Emma, 10 and 8 years old, were possibly taken in a gray Toyota and an amber alert has been issued as the highest level of urgency by the police. Public announcements and displays have been used to spread awareness about the missing children.