Sketch News

Lunar rock Chang'e 6 to Earth: China is hot on US heels with space successes

Chinese space probe may bring answers to origin of moon: scientists examine rare rocks from the back of the moon that may confirm whether the moon's creation was the result of a giant collision between Earth and another planet.

June 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

'Population' explained: background to racist conspiracy theory

<How the far right uses the idea of "repopulation" in its fight against immigration: Even intended PVV ministers do not distance themselves from the term, which revolves around the conspiracy theory that an elite is deliberately using immigrants and especially non-whites to replace the Western population and that leftist politicians have an interest in doing so.>

June 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Koeman reveals: 'Depay in the starting lineup against Austria, no doubt at all'

Memphis Depay will be drafted into the starting lineup at Oranje tomorrow night, according to national coach Ronald Koeman. He has every confidence in the striker and is even already looking ahead to the knockout phase of the European Championship.

June 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Prosecutor appeals against all suspects murder Peter R. de Vries

OM appeals for longer sentences in Peter R. de Vries murder case, after court hands out prison terms up to 28 years.

June 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Faber (PVV) distances himself from term 'population,' but sees worrisome demographic trends

Minister for Asylum Esther Faber is in controversy because of her statements about "repopulation," which is seen as a racist conspiracy theory, and her push for a stricter asylum policy. Despite her distance from the word "repopulation," MPs continue to question her ideas and their feasibility.

June 24, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Meeting Geesteren after banner accident: 'Dejection, incomprehension and grief'

Preview: Crane with banner comes down during FC Twente practice match, ten injured to hospital. Cause still unclear, municipality investigates accident and permit.