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Paralympians back in the Netherlands after successful Games: 'Still euphoric'

Paralympic team of the Netherlands returns from Paris with a record-breaking 56 medals, including 27 golds, praising the French crowds and awaiting a royal welcome from King Willem-Alexander at a ceremony in Scheveningen.

Sept. 9, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Germany will check passports at all land borders

Germany will temporarily be implementing border checks to reduce the number of people entering the country without a valid visa and to protect against threats such as terrorism and crime. The measures will also potentially impact travelers at the borders with neighboring countries.

Sept. 9, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

No bus, streetcar and metro in morning rush hour in A'dam, R'dam and The Hague

Bus, streetcar and metro strike in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague during morning rush hour because of actions to preserve early retirement for people with heavy work. A 24-hour strike is threatened if a new regulation is not reached, while more actions are planned this week in different sectors. Tomorrow Schiphol airport will argue a case to maintain a minimum train connection with support from the municipality of Haarlemmermeer.

Sept. 9, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Wheelchair basketball players prolong paralympic title: 'Withstood all the pressure'

Netherlands Wheelchair Basketball Women's Team Wins Paralympic Title for Second Time, Defeating USA 63-49.

Sept. 8, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Deepfake porn 'epidemic' in South Korea: 'Gap between modern and conservative'

South Korean government blames chat app Telegram for deepfakeporn epidemic, but experts and advocacy organizations point to misogynist culture and growing gap between traditional and progressive values as root causes. In society, where sex is hardly talked about, incidents such as deepfake pornography and the use of hidden cameras greatly affect victims and contribute to declining dialogue between men and women.

Sept. 8, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Roglic equals record with fourth Vuelta final victory, Küng wins final time trial in Madrid

Roglic secures record-equalling 4th Vuelta a España victory with strong 2nd place finish in final time trial, while Küng takes stage win. Gesink bids farewell with non-last place finish in last race as pro cyclist.