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All NATO countries agree to 5 percent defense spending statement, including Spain

NATO member states, including Spain, agree to new draft text to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP. This is after adjustments and commitments from NATO to Spain, which now only has to spend 2.1 percent.

June 22, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Opposition leader Sergei Tichanovsky released in Belarus

Belarusian blogger and opposition member Sergei Tikhonovskiy has been released from prison and reunited with his wife in Lithuania. His release is thanks to the efforts of President Trump and American Envoy Kellog, who met with Belarusian President Lukashenko to discuss improving relations and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Tikhonovskiy was initially sentenced to 18 years in prison for allegedly orchestrating riots and calling for violence against officials, after being barred from running in the 2020 election against Lukashenko.

June 21, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Young Orange stunt: Poku shoots ten to European Championship semifinals

Jong Oranje overwinters in European Championship semifinals after thrilling win over Portugal, AZ attacker Poku gives Netherlands win.

June 21, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Large majority of Labour and Green Left members support full arms embargo Israel

Tensions have risen within GroenLinks-PvdA over their new stance on Israel, leading to a call for calm from party leader Timmermans. In his final speech, Timmermans expressed gratitude for the members' support and emphasized the importance of stopping the war in Israel and standing up against weapons sales to war criminals.

June 21, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

No more driving until repaired, 5 questions about Citroën recall campaign

Citroën is calling on 33,000 Dutch motorists to stop driving their cars because of dangerous airbags that in rare cases can deploy in a collision. So far, at least 36 deaths worldwide have been caused by these airbags. It will be weeks before the cars can be repaired and Citroën is not clear about arranging replacement transportation.

June 20, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

British House of Commons votes for assisted suicide for terminally ill patients

British parliament approves bill to legalize euthanasia for terminally ill patients, after possibility of amendment in House of Lords.