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Vos now gravel world champion as well: 'Really didn't think about other 13 titles'

Marianne Vos makes history at the World Cycling Championships by becoming the second woman ever to wear the rainbow jersey in four different disciplines, she wins the gravel world title ahead of Lotte Kopecky after a battle of attrition in the woods around Leuven, and Lorena Wiebes wins her first World Championship medal.

Oct. 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Shortage of Dutch officials within the EU is a problem for the Netherlands

The Dutch government wants more compatriots in Brussels to increase their influence and better defend their interests, but the shortage of Dutch officials at the European Commission has been a problem for years due to a lack of interest and the selection process that does not match the skills of Dutch nationals.

Oct. 5, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'More independent and public health measurements Tata Steel needed'

Experts advise the government to ensure independent monitoring of emissions from Tata Steel, as well as making the emission data publicly available in order to alleviate concerns of residents living near the factory. Recommendations include setting clear emission limits and increasing transparency in measurement and reporting of data.

Oct. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Five questions on the Diarra case: What will be implications for transfer system?

European Court: FIFA's transfer rules hinder free movement of professional footballers and expose clubs to high financial risks, which could lead to a change in the transfer system.

Oct. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Supreme Court: Bol.com order button was not clear to consumer

Web stores should beware after Supreme Court ruling on order button: purchases can be reversed if payment obligation is not clear enough.

Oct. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Gang in Haiti commits massacre, at least 70 people killed

Haiti continues to be plagued by intense gang violence, and a recent massacre in the city of Pont-Sonde has raised the death toll to 70. Despite the deployment of international peacekeeping missions, violence only seems to be increasing in the Caribbean country.