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Girmay sprints to hat trick in Tour de France, Roglic loses time due to fall

Eritrean Biniam Girmay sprints to his third stage win in the Tour de France, beating out Wout van Aert and controversially declassified Arnaud Démare after a crash shakes up the race and Primoz Roglic's chances at the podium.

July 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

New role asylum minister PVV proves accustomed to for fellow villagers

Protests against reception location for asylum seekers in own municipality by PVV minister Faber: while she was previously vehemently against it, now as responsible for COA she has to arrange enough and good reception. City council members are critical and residents are divided during heated discussion.

July 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Vingegaard surprisingly beats Pogacar in sprint, Evenepoel and Roglic lose time

Vingegaard deals blow to Pogacar and wins 11th stage with impressive sprint, classification leaders Evenepoel and Roglic unloaded.

July 10, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

European Commission: asylum crisis cannot be declared overnight

European Commission warns Netherlands: no immediate declaration of asylum crisis and no suspension of asylum applications allowed under European rules.

July 10, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Russia blacklists independent newspaper The Moscow Times

Russian authorities place critical newspaper The Moscow Times on blacklist, leading to potential imprisonment for journalists and censorship of independent media.

July 10, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

London manhunt after murder of wife and two daughters of BBC commentator

A 26-year-old man is being sought by British police after allegedly killing a woman and two of the three daughters of a BBC sport commentator with a crossbow and other weapons in a home just outside London. The suspect is believed to be the ex-boyfriend of one of the victims and authorities are urging anyone who may have information to come forward.