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Russell loses win due to disqualification, teammate Hamilton wins Belgium GP

Lewis Hamilton declared winner of Belgian Grand Prix due to teammate George Russell's disqualification. Max Verstappen finishes fourth after starting from 11th place due to Red Bull's engine change grid penalty.

July 28, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Parachutist killed on Texel, parachute got tangled in knot

Dutchman dies after parachute jump on Texel, family present at airfield and witnesses see fatal accident.

July 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Outcry over parody of Last Supper during opening ceremony of Games

Outcry over parody of The Last Supper during Olympics opening ceremony. Catholic Church and politicians react critically to striking display featuring drag queens and trans models.

July 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Canoeist Wegman keeps sight of Olympic medal, Otten eliminated

Martina Wegman qualified for the semifinals of the kayak slalom, while Joris Otten fell just short and was eliminated in his canoe slalom run, in which competitors must complete a 250-meter whitewater course with 25 gates.

July 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Production of primal Dutch bicycles slowly disappears from the Netherlands

The Dutch bicycle industry is changing: the production of ordinary bicycles by Batavus and Sparta is being moved abroad, partly due to debts at parent company Accell. Although this is a severe blow to employees and an end to an era of primal Dutch bicycle production, the Netherlands remains a forerunner in the development of new bicycle technology.

July 27, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

At least ten Israelis killed in Golan Heights rocket attack

Dozens killed and injured as rocket strike hits Golan Heights, allegedly launched by Hezbollah in response to earlier Israeli attack in Lebanon.