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First trucks carrying emergency aid reach designated sites in Gaza

Delayed aid finally reaches Gaza after international pressure, but humanitarian crisis continues with reports of deaths due to hunger and lack of medical care in the blockaded area.

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

Car with abducted children hit water 15 minutes after departure

In Beerta, the car in which the father and children died was found in the water. Police are still investigating the cause of death of the trio.

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

Less Heineken on shelves at Jumbo, brewer loses summary proceedings

Heineken and Jumbo are embroiled in a dispute over non-compliance with a "term agreement," with Heineken potentially entitled to damages for Jumbo's early termination of the agreement after joining purchasing organization Everest.

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

Disappointment in House over nitrogen plan cabinet, only BBB enthusiastic

Cabinet receives criticism from all corners of society over long-awaited nitrogen plans and pressure mounts for more concrete proposals and billions in support for farmers.

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

Expected showers barely slow drought, water managers not yet concerned

The shortage of rain in the Netherlands is exacerbated by the changing climate, but water managers are prepared and are working on solutions such as a temporary pumping plant to supply water to the Twente Canal.

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

Stricter rules vlog families and kid influencers, fears of 'modern child labor'

Cabinet introduces stricter rules for vlog families and kid influencers to protect children from the harmful effects of their online work. Parents and vlog families will be required to report their children to the labor inspectorate and higher fines will be introduced.