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Construction of first highway bridge between Russia and North Korea fits into bigger picture

Russia and North Korea have heralded the construction of a highway bridge across the Tumen River, which experts say symbolizes the further rapprochement of the two countries and strengthens North Korean military strength thanks to Russian aid and technology.

May 1, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

Dead in shooting at hotel Rijswijk, suspect on the run

Gunman opens fire outside hotel in park, eyewitnesses report hearing gunshots and seeing shooter flee with weapon. Police searching for suspect.

May 1, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

Starters buy 62 percent of homes in the four major cities

First-time buyers are increasingly successful in buying a home, in part because of more supply of cheaper homes from investors. Still, it is increasingly difficult to buy a home as a starter due to the increasing tightness of the housing market and the need for sufficient financial resources.

May 1, 2025, 7:58 p.m.

Children locked up for years in 'horror house' in Spanish city of Oviedo

Police arrest German man and American-German woman for isolating their three children in a heavily polluted home in Oviedo, Spain since December 2021. Neighbors became suspicious when the children were not seen outside during the pandemic and were not attending school, leading to a house search where the children were found neglected and forced to wear diapers and multiple masks.

April 30, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

First official summer day of the year, weeks earlier than average

Summer has arrived in De Bilt, with the temperature reaching 25 degrees today. This is the earliest official summer day in 114 years, with the previous record being set on April 14, 2007. Temperatures are expected to remain warm tomorrow, but will cool down over the weekend.

April 30, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

US economy shrinks during first quarter of 2025

US economy shrinks in first quarter of 2021 despite growth under predecessor Biden, Trump blames him on Truth Social.