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Ocean current warming Europe may weaken sharply, but unlikely to stop

Experts are concerned about the impact of the warming of the earth on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a current that brings warm water from Florida to Europe and helps maintain a mild climate. While a new study shows that the current will not completely stop, scientists warn that a decrease in its strength by 80% could still have drastic global consequences. Further research and immediate action are needed to prevent this risk.

Wishes abound after windfall, but headache files also require billions

VVD sees first steps in the right direction in CPB numbers, while coalition party BBB wants to invest in the basics of the Netherlands, and opposition parties have their own ideas for where the money should go. Government will assess and make decisions in the coming months.

Six teens arrested after finding badly injured boy (11) in Rotterdam

'Six teenagers have been arrested following the discovery of a seriously injured 11-year-old boy in Rotterdam. Police are investigating the role of the suspects and are asking witnesses to come forward.

Three Barbary apes escape from Apenheul: 'Were sitting quietly in tree'

Two monkeys escape in animal park, third still on the run. Visitor park partially closed for safety, cause of escape still unknown.

Number of couples where both partners work part-time nearly doubled

New research shows that in the Netherlands, the traditional one and a half earner model where one partner works full-time and the other part-time is becoming less common as more couples are choosing to work equal hours.

United Kingdom increases defense budget, cuts development aid

Britain Increases Defense Spending Despite Economic Struggles, Plans to Boost Budget to 3 Percent by 2029