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Israel over deadly attack on aid workers: man with bag appeared to be Hamas fighter

Israeli army fires two officers and punishes three commanders after accidentally shooting aide workers in Gaza, while worldwide investigations are demanded into the event.

April 5, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Muslim organizations see more interest in Muslims emigrating for faith

Muslims from immigrant backgrounds in the Netherlands are showing increasing interest in emigrating to their parents' country, in part because of business opportunities and concerns about their faith and future in the Netherlands.

April 5, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Van Praag: 'Insider trading is crime, non-actionable Kroes irreversible'

On July 26, just 2 weeks after he started as director of Ajax, Alex Kroes acted with insider information by buying shares in the club before taking the position, leading to his resignation.

April 2, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Rutte now has support from 28 NATO countries, four more to go

Rutte needs support from almost all NATO member states for his appointment as new secretary general, but there are still four obstructionists to be persuaded at the NATO summit in Brussels.

April 2, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Senate postpones decision on closing Groningen gas tap

Senate postpones consideration of bill to stop gas extraction in Groningen due to concerns over security of supply. Outgoing State Secretary Vijlbrief hopes for quick answers and closure of gas extraction sites this month.

April 2, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Prosecutor demands 12 years against man who drove family to death: 'He used his car as a weapon'

Prosecutor demands 12-year prison sentence for man who drove family to death under influence at high speed, relatives and prosecution accuse defendant of calculating behavior during trial.