Carice van Houten, director of erotic thriller Benedetta, talks about the emotional response she received and the empowering message of the film, which stars Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas as a couple whose marriage is changed by a scandalous affair.
Dutch Prime Minister Schoof has promised Ukrainian President Zelensky continuing support and involvement during his first visit to the country, including a new aid package to help Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. This comes after concern was raised about the Dutch government's support for Ukraine due to allegations that the country may have been involved in sabotaging a gas pipeline.
Liverpool wins convincingly 0-3 over Manchester United in dominant show of soccer. Striker Luis Díaz shone with two goals, while former Ajax players Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch made a concentrated impression.
New September heat record in the Netherlands as temperatures reach 29.4 degrees in De Bilt, surpassing the old record set in 1926. Traffic jams in Scheveningen due to overcrowded parking lots at the beach.
Exit polls show the German AfD winning in Thuringia's state elections and coming third in Saxony, while the new party BSW of left-wing populist Sahra Wagenknecht finishes surprisingly high. There is much popular discontent and cooperation with the AfD is ruled out by other parties.
Dutch trainers Slot and Ten Hag face each other this weekend in the classic between Manchester United and Liverpool. While Slot is in charge of Liverpool's stars, Ten Hag is trying to pull his team out of a deep slump. Fans praise the Dutch trainers, but have more faith in Slot's aggressive style of play than Ten Hag's constructive style.