Bij een onderstation in de omgeving van de Oost-Duitse energiecentrale Jänschwalde zijn een onontplofte explosieven ontdekt op een elektriciteitskabel, bevestigt de politie na berichtgeving van Duitse media. Er zou lichte schade zijn aan meerdere kabels, zegt de lokale netbeheerder.
Norway's new king, Haakon, took the oath of office before parliament on Tuesday. In a brief speech, he said he and his wife, Queen Mette-Marit, will fully dedicate themselves to the country. Mette-Marit was not present for the ceremony.
The Dutch film 'Voor de meisjes' has won the Golden Calf of the Public for 2026. It was the most-watched Dutch feature film between September 2025 and August 2026, according to the Netherlands Film Festival. The award is given to the best-attended Dutch film of the year.
King Haakon has officially taken his constitutional oath in Oslo.
The cabinet's gesture to PRO is not enough, according to leader Jesse Klaver. He is not impressed by the plan to reverse some of the cuts to social security. The unions are also continuing their announced strikes.
IKEA is cutting prices on more than 500 products in the Netherlands starting Tuesday. The furniture chain says it will charge 15 to 25 percent less on average for storage systems, sofa beds, and other home goods.
HBO Max and Videoland have joined forces, offering both streaming services in a single subscription. Starting Tuesday, viewers can bundle the two and save a few euros per month. The move gives customers a cheaper way to access both platforms.
FC Barcelona have signed striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for around 10 million euros. The Brazilian forward was presented on Tuesday and has agreed a three-year deal with the Spanish champions. The move marks a new chapter for Jesus, who had been with Arsenal since 2022.
The Dutch cabinet is scaling back some of its planned cuts to social security. It also wants higher earners to pay more tax, according to documents seen by RTL Nieuws. The plans were part of the upcoming budget day package.
Frankrijk is het eerste EU-land dat heffingen invoert op extreme fast fashion. Het land wil zich beschermen tegen goedkope kleding van Aziatische webshops zoals Temu en SHEIN. De maatregel is dinsdag ingegaan.
Keir Starmer has resigned as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, ending his 11-year parliamentary career. The former prime minister says he will stay involved in international matters. His exit comes just weeks after stepping down as leader.
The transfer window for Dutch football clubs closes Wednesday midnight. Fans are speculating on final moves for top teams like Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord. Clubs are expected to be active in the final hours.
Actor Marouane Meftah, known for the series Mocro Maffia, was sentenced to 120 hours of community service for two violent incidents. The 22-year-old must also pay damages of 4,500 and 3,600 euros to the two victims.
Security camera footage from Overasselt shows a large group of armed men. The video has raised concerns among locals. Police are looking into the incident. No further details have been released.
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Actor Mel Gibson has apologized for making fun of a sign language interpreter, calling his own behavior thoughtless. The apology comes after criticism over his remarks, which many saw as disrespectful to the deaf community. Gibson said he acted without thinking and expressed regret for the hurt he caused.
An Iranian footballer has done it again, setting up a goal with a spectacular long throw-in. The video shows him launching the ball deep into the box, where a teammate converts the chance. It's not the first time he's pulled off this trick, and fans are taking notice. The throw-in itself is the highlight, turning a routine restart into a real scoring threat.
A U.S. deputy undersecretary known as "drone guy" has resigned after falling out with Pete Hegseth. The official, Driscoll, reportedly clashed with Hegseth over policy or management issues. His departure adds to recent turbulence within the defense leadership. No further details were given about the nature of the dispute.
Wout van Aert is eyeing a move in the hilly stage of the Vuelta a España. The Belgian rider looks ready to attack on the climbs, and fans can follow the live race situation. It's a stage that could suit his punchy style, with the terrain offering a chance to break clear. The action is underway, and all eyes are on how Van Aert plays his cards.
Apple says a former employee stole a confidential drawing and used it in his work at OpenAI. The company claims the employee took the design when he left. Apple has taken legal action over the alleged theft. The case is a reminder of how fiercely tech firms protect their trade secrets.
Kickboxer Badr Hari has been taken into custody. Police arrested him on suspicion of making threats and insults. The exact circumstances of the case have not been made public yet. Hari is no stranger to legal trouble, having faced similar charges in the past.
Sombr will play the Ziggo Dome in 2027. The Amsterdam venue has booked the act for a show that year. No further details about the date or ticket sales have been announced yet.
Tuesday is Deadline Day for clubs in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France. The Dutch market remains open until Wednesday. Here are the most significant transfers, with the list updated continuously.
The US Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon. They allege the company secretly raised advertising prices for years, earning potentially tens of billions of dollars unfairly. The lawsuit claims Amazon used its market power to inflate ad costs without transparency.
IKEA is developing a smart radiator knob that lets users control temperature remotely. The Liljebagge model supports Matter and appears on IKEA's Swedish website, but it's not on sale yet.
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he is not surprised by Nick Kyrgios's suspension for cocaine use. The Greek tennis player, who has often clashed with the Australian, said he already knew about the drug use through rumors. He was not caught off guard by the news.
Japanese police have arrested a man for killing thirty hamsters in a hotel. This is his second arrest for the same type of crime. Weeks earlier he was also taken in for stomping hamsters to death.
The Dutch tax authority collected 139 million euros last year from people who hid income or assets. That includes money stashed in foreign bank accounts, opaque structures, and digital products like cryptocurrency. The agency says it is getting better at finding hidden wealth.
A shed in Overasselt, where a fatal shooting happened earlier this week, was already hit by automatic gunfire last July. Police are looking into a possible link to a drug conflict involving fugitive criminal Bolle Jos.
SOMBR, the stage name of Shane Michael Boose, will headline his own show at the Ziggo Dome on May 31, 2027, as part of his You Are The Reason Tour. The announcement comes after his energetic performance at Lowlands. Fans now have a chance to win the very first tickets to the Amsterdam concert.
Pierre van Hooijdonk is stepping down as a regular analyst for NOS Sport. The former international told the broadcaster at the end of last season that he wanted to end the collaboration.