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Sperm donor with 'cancer gene' fathered at least 67 children in Europe

Sperm donor with cancer-causing mutation conceives at least 67 children in several European countries, including 23 carriers and 10 with cancer. Investigation into the case reveals lack of registration system for international donors.

May 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Dismissal for transgender military personnel US: 'It's heartbreaking'

Military colonel, Alva Fram, is facing forced discharge along with an estimated 15,000 other transgender individuals serving in the US military, as the White House has ordered a complete ban on their service. Fram, who came out as transgender in 2016, is fighting the ban and believes it not only harms the lives of transgender service members but also damages the country's national security.

May 24, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Defense wants to expand: these are the proposed new locations

Defense today chose new munitions depots, low-flying areas for helicopters and military training grounds throughout the Netherlands to prepare for a more insecure Europe and the unstable world situation. Despite objections from local residents and environmental groups, Defense hopes to complete the expansions by 2030.

May 23, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Showers on the way, so water boards call for rain: 'Every drop helps'

Get ready now for this weekend's expected rain by following these simple tips from the Union of Water Boards and Delta Commissioner Co Verdaas: install a rain barrel, remove stones from your garden and add more greenery to store water and combat drought.

May 23, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Schoof wants to calm unrest over additional NATO billions: 'Amounts not immediately on the table'

Prime Minister Schoof tries to allay concerns among PVV and BBB about possible cuts if the Netherlands has to pay for additional NATO spending. Other ministers and parties are also concerned about the spending and its coverage, but Prime Minister Rutte stresses that there is still room for discussion before the NATO summit in The Hague.

May 23, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'Breakthrough for breast cancer patients': doctor now decides on breast reconstruction

A new rule allowing plastic surgeons to decide on additional surgeries for breast cancer patients means that hundreds of women a year can now still get breast reconstruction without insurer approval and without sending in breast photos, which doctors are calling a breakthrough.