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Nuis and Grevelt capture national sprint titles, also Wennemars to World Cup after thriller

Dutch skating trio Nuis, Wennemars and Grevelt secure World Cup tickets and national titles at NK sprint in Heerenveen; Scheperkamp and Fledderus just missed out on the coveted tickets.

Feb. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Van Bommel, Steijn and Minteh hit double: premier league summaries

From AZ's 2-0 victory over Ajax to PSV's dominating 7-1 win against PEC Zwolle, catch up on all the highlights from Friday and Saturday's matches in the 23rd round of the Dutch Eredivisie.

Feb. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

With five defenders, Ajax gets new bash in Alkmaar, AZ 2-0 too strong

AZ conquered 3 points over Ajax thanks to goals by Ruben van Bommel, while Ajax managed to defend with five defenders.

Feb. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

February already definitely warmest February ever recorded, 4 degrees above normal

Record-smooth and extremely wet February month in the Netherlands, with even 17 days above 10 degrees and lots of rain. Will the month finish fourth or fifth in the list of wettest February months ever recorded?

Feb. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Zelensky cites number for first time: 31,000 Ukrainian military killed

Zelensky announces estimated death toll of 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers in ongoing conflict with Russia, while UK Ministry of Defence estimates 350,000 Russian casualties. Both numbers are disputed and expected to increase as Ukraine prepares for a potential Russian offensive launch.

Feb. 25, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Climate demonstration on A10 ended after police intervention, over 300 arrests

The climate protest by Extinction Rebellion on the A10 has come to an end as the police removed the remaining demonstrators after one and a half hours. A total of 326 people were arrested, with 31 still in custody, for illegally blocking the highway.