A recent study reveals that men leave a larger ecological footprint than women, mainly due to their meat consumption and car usage, impacting climate policies.
Passengers on Turkish airlines face fines for standing up early after landing. Will similar measures be taken in the Netherlands? Airlines respond.
Belgian authorities seek a 10-year prison term for Jos Leijdekkers, accused of smuggling 3400 kg of drugs hidden in charcoal. Leijdekkers, alias 'Bolle Jos,' is on the run in Sierra Leone.
A bomb alert was reported at Charleroi Airport in Belgium on a plane arriving from Porto, causing evacuation and police presence.
President Trump's move to bring white South African refugees to the US sparks anger and debate, with critics questioning the preferential treatment amid stringent immigration policies.
The Kremlin plans to pass a law enabling the confiscation of assets from critical Russians living abroad, extending its reach beyond borders to punish dissenters.
Pakistan conducted missile and drone strikes in Indian-controlled Kashmir, targeting military installations and causing panic among locals. Tensions escalate following a recent terrorist attack.
The US-UK trade deal poses challenges for the Netherlands as Trump labels the 10% import tariff 'low'. Despite the agreement, higher tariffs persist while the UK opens its market to US goods.
April 2024 ranks as the second warmest on record with an average global temperature of 14.96 degrees Celsius, only 0.07 degrees cooler than the warmest April. The European climate service Copernicus highlights the impact of rising temperatures.
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares a state of emergency due to illegal immigration, tightening asylum policies and border controls.
The European Parliament votes to downgrade the protection status of wolves from 'strictly protected' to 'protected', allowing easier management and culling of the species.
Germany's new government led by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announces stricter asylum policy, allowing for the return of asylum seekers at the border, except for vulnerable individuals.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi postpones his visit to the Netherlands due to escalating conflicts with Pakistan after cross-border attacks resulted in casualties.
Former President Donald Trump declares the capitulation of Houthi rebels in Yemen, leading to the cessation of attacks aimed at preventing disruptions of key maritime routes in the Middle East.
Tensions rise among EU member states over defense funding as disagreements on where to spend arise, with the Netherlands and Germany pushing for purchases in non-EU NATO countries.
Israel conducts airstrikes in Yemen in response to a rocket attack by Houthi rebels, causing injuries and halting flights at Ben-Gurion airport.
Houthi rebels continue to target Israeli airports, prompting retaliatory strikes from Israel. Recent attacks on Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv resulted in injuries, escalating tensions.
Support for the controversial Mercosur deal grows in the EU as a response to Trump's trade war, with potential impacts on agriculture and EU internal market barriers.
Israel to escalate conflict with Hamas, Houthi missile hits Israel, and looming threat on Iran's nuclear sites. International concerns grow over Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Israel warns of retaliation following a rocket attack near Ben-Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, with at least six people injured. The incident is linked to Houthi support for Gaza amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
Tottenham's Europa League success juxtaposes their abysmal Premier League campaign, with Ange Postecoglou's side on the brink of a final berth despite a season of contrasting performances.
Discover the secrets behind Bodo/Glimt's remarkable Europa League journey, blending mental coaching, team unity, and underdog spirit from the frozen Arctic Circle.
The right-wing AfD party faces new setbacks as an assistant of a top member is charged with espionage, allegedly spying for China and leaking documents from the European Parliament.
Foreign gamblers eye lucrative bets on the next Catholic Church leader as Italian and Filipino cardinals emerge as frontrunners. Dutch Cardinal Wim Eijk ranks low but offers high returns for risk-takers.
Giulia Chierchia, BP's sustainability-focused executive, resigns as activist shareholder Elliott Management pushes for more oil and gas investments, impacting the company's green strategy.
The pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) launched a cyberattack on Dutch websites, disrupting local services. Learn about their motives and escalating cyber warfare between Russia and Ukraine.
A Chinese man, Fu T., confessed to murdering 25-year-old transgender woman, Woranun Pannacha, in Pattaya, Thailand, removing her organs in a horrific crime. The case sheds light on organ trafficking concerns in Southeast Asia.
Spain and Portugal, including Madrid and Lisbon, face a widespread power outage affecting transportation systems and leading to traffic chaos.
RWE withdraws from American offshore market citing rising costs and political uncertainty, reallocating investments to safer projects closer to home.
Yemeni-Dutch journalist Musab al-Hattami was reportedly killed in an attack by Houthi rebels in Marib. The incident highlights the dangers journalists face in conflict zones.
