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'Diplomatic front line' with Zelensky to Washington for talks with Trump

European leaders are heading to Washington tomorrow to meet with President Trump about the war in Ukraine. The delegation, including Merkel, Rutte, Macron, and others, will discuss a new sanction package aimed at bringing Putin to the negotiating table and potentially offering security guarantees to Ukraine.

Aug. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Police seek suspect and witnesses after serious sexual assault in Zeist

Police are searching for a suspect who fled into the woods after a woman was approached by a man who made her feel uncomfortable, with a large search effort and a call for witnesses to come forward.

Aug. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Dangerous botox injections in circulation in U.K.

Illegal botox variant warning of dangerous and cheap treatments in UK cosmetic sector with serious consequences. Government crackdown on unregistered practitioners and implements stricter licensing rules.

Aug. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Hurricane Erin now highest category, heavy rains expected on Caribbean islands

Hurricane Erin brings heavy rain and potential for flooding to the Caribbean islands, with waves expected to hit the US coast early next week.

Aug. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Queer artist Chappell Roan on main stage Lowlands: 'Stands for zeitgeist of today'

Roan is coming to Lowlands Festival as a headliner in August 2021 and, according to journalist Stefan Raatgever, represents the zeitgeist of the openly queer artist in pop music. Her versatility and significance to queer men and women make her a potential pop icon, but an invitation to her performance is also still uncertain.

Aug. 16, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Field hockey players lose European Cup final after shoot-outs to Germany

Dutch field hockey players lose to Germany in thrilling final, handing over European title after shoot-outs. Germany takes revenge for Olympics and wins record nine European titles.