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Belgian bus lashes out due to broken cruise control

Runaway bus with 80 km/h on the Belgian ring causes panic, but is eventually stopped by a tow truck, without any injuries or harm to the passengers.

July 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Krejciková beats Paolini in Wimbledon final and wins grandslam for second time

Krejcikova wins second grand slam title by defeating Paolini in exciting Wimbledon final. The Czech player follows in the footsteps of her country's past champions at the prestigious tournament.

July 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Roof of swimming pool at Limburg vacation park collapses

The roof of the swimming pool at a vacation park in Baarlo collapsed last night, despite the fact that the pool was closed and no one was injured. The municipality of Peel and Maas will investigate whether safety is still guaranteed at the park.

July 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Pogacar plays chess on final climb and cracks Vingegaard, but who is not yet in checkmate

Tadej Pogacar wins tough mountain stage to Pla d'Adet in the Tour de France with grandmasterly play, grabbing 39 seconds ahead of his main rival Jonas Vingegaard.

July 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'MH17 was a harsh confrontation with harsh geopolitical reality'

MH17 disaster changed Dutch perspective on international threats and confronted us with harsh geopolitical reality, say top officials and former Armed Forces commander.

July 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Bluetongue revives, Wiersma wants more research

Deadly bluetongue virus resurfaces in the Netherlands, with 67 suspected cases and one death reported. Government takes action to monitor and contain spread as more cases are expected in the following months.