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Fossils show: birds lived with dinosaurs in Arctic

Paleontologists at the American University of Alaska Fairbanks are discovering remarkable findings: birds were breeding in the Arctic as early as 73 million years ago, much earlier than previously thought, highlighting the area's important role as a breeding ground for birds.

June 1, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Kooij books historic stage win in Giro d'Italia, Yates wins classification

Olav Kooij wins final stage of Giro d'Italia with fourth Dutch win, as Simon Yates claims overall victory.

June 1, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

With support from Visma teammates, Yates bikes off Giro trauma: 'Believe in yourself'

Simon Yates takes victory at the Giro d'Italia after an impressive ride up the Finestre, where he managed to ride far ahead of his rivals and snuck into the pink jersey he lost nearly three years ago.

May 31, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Swimmer (42) dies in lake near Weert

Tragic drowning at a swimming lake in Limburg as a 42-year-old man from Poland passed away while swimming at the Blauwe Meertje in Weert.

May 31, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Pediatricians concerned about care of asylum children, 'sometimes a child is suddenly fetched'

'Expert center Ekann reports that the health of some 40 asylum children has deteriorated due to lack of access to care and problems with transfers. According to the center, this is just the tip of the iceberg and more is needed to improve care for these children.'

May 31, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Merz to White House for conversation with Trump

German Chancellor Merz to visit White House, discuss Ukrainian war and global trade tensions with President Trump. This will be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Merz took office earlier this month.