Sketch News

Man (23) died after assault on Plein in The Hague

23-year-old man dies after being brutally beaten in The Hague last night outside of a bar on Plein, with police investigating a possible altercation on street leading up to the incident and calling for witnesses and footage.

July 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Code yellow still in effect in east, especially flooding in Achterhoek area

Frequent and heavy thunderstorms and rainfall are causing much inconvenience in Gelderland, especially in the Achterhoek region. Problems with flooding and flooded sewers are also occurring in other parts of the country, including Limburg, North Brabant and a nursing home in Veldhoven.

July 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Pogacar also fastest in final time trial and wins Tour de France for third time

Pogacar wins final time trial and claims third Tour de France victory, with Vingegaard and Evenepoel rounding out podium. Dutch riders reflect on successful Tour and shift focus to upcoming Olympics.

July 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Swimmer (14) who got into trouble near Drachten still died

14-year-old Somali boy goes missing while swimming in Dutch village, prompting major search and rescue operation. Boy found and in critical condition, support offered to family and residents of temporary shelter where he lived.

July 21, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Germany commemorates failed attack on Hitler: 'Protect democracy'

German president and chancellor commemorate attack on Hitler 80 years ago and call for protection of democracy, while mayor of Berlin warns of threats from within and without. Attempt to assassinate Hitler with bomb inakt bag failed due to poor choices and timing of attackers, resulted in execution of about 200 people involved.

July 20, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Cypriots search together on divided island for missing from 60s and 70s

Fifty years after a Greek coup followed by a Turkish invasion, Cyprus remains a divided island with a buffer zone guarded by UN peacekeepers. Despite years of tensions and violence between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots, a solution to the frozen conflict has yet to be reached as negotiations have stalled for years. The conflict led to the loss of thousands of lives, a refugee crisis, and deep-rooted political tension between Turkey and Greece that still influences the situation today.