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Foursome without tickets assaults train driver and conductor in Deurne

NS employees assaulted by four suspects without valid train tickets on train at Deurne station. Suspects apprehended and NS files report, causing delay in train service between Helmond and Venlo.

March 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Russian army advances in Kursk and threatens to surround Ukrainians

Russian military forces attack Ukrainian troops in Kursk region, attempting to encircle them through surprise attacks using a gas pipeline. While Ukraine claims to have repelled multiple attacks, Russian authorities report success in taking over villages and cutting off escape routes for Ukrainian soldiers.

March 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Gold rush Netherlands on final day of European Indoor Championships: titles Vloon, Schilder and Chapple

Triple gold for Dutch athletes on final day of European Indoor Championships. Jessica Schilder, Samuel Chapple, and Menno Vloon all take first place in their respective events, solidifying their status as top competitors.

March 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Still no European Championship gold relay women 4x400 meters: disqualification for obstruction

Femke Bol and her team appeared to have won gold in the 4x400 meters on the final day of the European Indoor Championships, but were later disqualified for hurdling a British athlete by Cathelijn Peeters. The Netherlands filed a protest against the disqualification.

March 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Syrian government promises investigation into extreme violence, protest in Damascus

'Violence in Syria's northwestern region sparks international outrage and government investigation, leading to calls for peace and unity amid ongoing clashes between pro-government and rebel forces.'

March 9, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Para-athletes happy with first at European Championship indoors: 'But a lot unclear for people in the stands'

Dutch athletes will have the opportunity to sprint and jump in para-athletics components in front of their own audience during the European Indoor Championships, a first for this international indoor championship. Despite some criticism of the presentation of the different classes, the athletes are enthusiastic about this addition and see the development of para-athletics in the Netherlands in a positive light.