In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the fate of the remaining 120 Israeli hostages in Gaza remains a critical and contentious issue. A senior Hamas official recently admitted that the militant group is unsure how many hostages are still alive,...
Court Sentences up to 28 Years for Murder of Peter R. de Vries
Nearly three years after the murder of Peter R. de Vries, the court has sentenced the main suspects to prison terms of up to 28 years. Despite the Public Prosecution Service (OM) seeking life sentences for the primary defendants, the court opted for lengthy but not...
Euro 2024 Kicks Off: A Summer of International Soccer Begins
Club football? It's over. Put it out of your mind, at least for the next six weeks. The summer is all about international soccer, and it formally begins on Friday when Germany and Scotland kick off Euro 2024. The 17th edition of the European Championship will be held...
NATO Adapts Nuclear Arsenal in Response to Security Threats.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Wednesday that the alliance is updating its nuclear capabilities to address current security threats, particularly in light of increased nuclear activity and rhetoric from Russia. Speaking before a two-day NATO...
Gold for Dutch Synchronized Swimmers Noortje and Bregje de Brouwer in Belgrade
Synchronized swimmers Noortje and Bregje de Brouwer have become European champions in the duet free routine category in Belgrade. This marks the first time that the Netherlands has won gold in duets at the European Championships in synchronized swimming. The...