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Germany on edge at start of EC: numerous security measures and checks

Germany is well prepared for the European Championship with strict security measures and special attention to fan zones. Despite the challenges, authorities do not want to spoil the atmosphere and fans seem enthusiastic during the opening of the fan zone in Berlin.

June 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Princess Kate back in public: Saturday at Trooping the Colour

Kate thanks fans for support after cancer diagnosis, still expects months of treatment after successful surgery in January.

June 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Outcome of crisis consultations: PVV MP Faber remains asylum minister candidate

PVV MP Marjolein Faber remains candidate Minister of Asylum and Migration, despite doubts of VVD leader Yesilgöz. Crisis consultations between the coalition parties and formateur Van Zwol decided so after assessing her credibility and going through the screening process.

June 14, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Headaches for EC opponent Poland: barely fit attackers for game with Orange

Swiderski of the Polish national team hopes to play Sunday against the Netherlands despite an injury. The Polish national coach and defender agree and think they can beat the Netherlands, despite the absence of star player Lewandowski.

June 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Second dead found under rubble of apartment complex Antwerp

Multiple casualties and missing residents in a building explosion in Antwerp, Belgium as emergency services continue to search and evacuate. The cause of the explosion is still unknown and under investigation.

June 13, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

2024 opens worldwide with 5 hottest months, another annual record possible

Experts predicted 2021 would be cooler than 2023, but record temperatures and a record warm Atlantic Ocean show the situation is more extreme than thought. This can be attributed to a decrease in the cooling effects of sulfur pollution in shipping, which masked warming from greenhouse gases.