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Headaches for EC opponent Poland: barely fit attackers for game with Orange

Swiderski of the Polish national team hopes to play Sunday against the Netherlands despite an injury. The Polish national coach and defender agree and think they can beat the Netherlands, despite the absence of star player Lewandowski.

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

Second dead found under rubble of apartment complex Antwerp

Multiple casualties and missing residents in a building explosion in Antwerp, Belgium as emergency services continue to search and evacuate. The cause of the explosion is still unknown and under investigation.

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

2024 opens worldwide with 5 hottest months, another annual record possible

Experts predicted 2021 would be cooler than 2023, but record temperatures and a record warm Atlantic Ocean show the situation is more extreme than thought. This can be attributed to a decrease in the cooling effects of sulfur pollution in shipping, which masked warming from greenhouse gases.

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

Ali B trial extended by one day after new witness, continues tomorrow

The trial of Ali B in the vice trial has been extended by a day and will continue tomorrow with a sentencing decision by the prosecution, followed by Ali B and his lawyer's disappointed reaction to the postponement of the decision.

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

PVV's Markuszower not vice prime minister and minister after security check

Wilders decides this weekend who will be the deputy prime minister, appointing PVV MP Marjolein Faber as the intended Minister of Asylum and Migration, while Markuszower expresses incomprehension about his missed opportunity at the position. Read more about Faber's striking choice and Markuszower's determination in his outspoken positions here.

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

Relatives of Peter R. de Vries satisfied after verdict, OM considers appeal

Six men have been convicted almost three years after the murder of crime journalist Peter R. de Vries, with the court ruling it as a highly prepared assassination. While the verdict falls shorter than the prosecution's request, the son of de Vries expresses satisfaction that the confirmation was finally made.