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Brown strongest in Liege-Bastogne-Liège, Vollering third in last spring classic

Grace Brown wins Liège-Bastogne-Liège with a well-timed sprint, beating out Elisa Longo Borghini and Demi Vollering in a thrilling finale. The Australian, who has been runner-up twice before, claims the biggest victory of her career after an intense race filled with breakaways and attacks.

April 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

'Effect of billions in US aid not felt on Ukraine battlefield for weeks'

Experts predict that the United States will soon provide military support to Ukraine to halt the Russian advance, but it may be weeks before this aid has any effect on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Ukraine is preparing for a possible breakthrough by the Russians.

April 21, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Protestant Church in the Netherlands mandatory vog for employees and volunteers

Synod decides on mandatory vog for all congregations within Protestant Church from 2025, despite criticism from churches.

April 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Germany also faces violence against train crews

Aggression and violence against train and bus staff remains a major problem in Germany, where the number of incidents has increased since the launch of a campaign last year. This is partly attributed to the ongoing staff shortage at Deutsche Bahn and a social trend of declining respect for public sector workers.

April 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Car drives into sinkhole in Venlo, occupants uninjured

Police cordoned off the area due to a large sinkhole and the car that fell in cannot be towed yet. The driver is left shaken by the incident.

April 20, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Green Left and Labour want to move forward with each other, but major differences remain

GroenLinks and PvdA received strong support for further cooperation at a joint congress in Apeldoorn and passed a joint motion on the Middle East conflict. Despite disagreements, the parties continue to work together to move the Netherlands forward.