British King Charles has cancer and will temporarily step down from public duties, according to Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer is not disclosed, but the king is positive about his treatment and is looking forward to returning to work. The 75-year-old monarch will continue to work behind the scenes, while Prime Minister Sunak sends well wishes for his speedy recovery.
GroenLinks-PvdA leader Timmermans criticizes PVV during joint party meeting in Eindhoven, denouncing their divisive rhetoric and calling for unity in protecting individual freedoms. He also questions the effectiveness of the current Dutch coalition negotiations, highlighting the danger of inconsistent communication on social media.
Dutch village school closes tomorrow due to asbestos contamination, as company begins specialized removal process for affected homes. Residents urged not to clean up the asbestos themselves and can use designated car wash areas to limit exposure.
Van der Poel takes his first rainbow jersey in the discipline he set as his main goal for the winter, Nieuwenhuis surprises with a silver medal and Lippens concludes his long commentary career with the cyclocross World Cup.
'Pregnant women in Gaza face unprecedented obstacles during childbirth due to incessant bombing and lack of medical care. Since Oct. 7, thousands of babies have already been born under extreme conditions in an area described by the UN as hell on earth.'
Police reported last night that various items used in the production of drugs were found after an explosion in a residential area, which killed three people and damaged dozens of homes. Neighbors suspect that the explosion was caused by a drug lab and had previously made complaints to the authorities about suspicious activities in the area, including a recent report of a chemical odor.