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Dutch pledge €500 million in military support to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend a press conference at the Catshuis in The Hague, Netherlands, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten attend a press conference at the Catshuis in The Hague, Netherlands, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Dutch zookeeper dies after leopard mauling

A female zookeeper was attacked while caring for two Persian leopards at an indoor facility at the Netherlands’ Beekse Bergen Safari Park.
A female zookeeper was attacked while caring for two Persian leopards at an indoor facility at the Netherlands’ Beekse Bergen Safari Park.

Can AI replace government jobs? World is watching the Dutch

Engineers testing commands on the AI-powered Nexus system during flight tests with multiple drones in the Netherlands on Sept 30.
Engineers testing commands on the AI-powered Nexus system during flight tests with multiple drones in the Netherlands on Sept 30.

Dutch government plans to cut 25,000 jobs in AI-led overhaul, eventually saving $5b a year

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (left) watching a demonstration by an AI robot in Amsterdam on Oct 7.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (left) watching a demonstration by an AI robot in Amsterdam on Oct 7.

Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones

River Eden in Carlisle, north-west England, swollen on Oct 25. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or diverted because of storms across northern Europe.
River Eden in Carlisle, north-west England, swollen on Oct 25. Hundreds of flights were cancelled or diverted because of storms across northern Europe.

Governments warn citizens over security in France after riots

Police officers in riot gear stand near burning fire, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor
Police officers in riot gear stand near burning fire, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Everton forward Sherif fined for breaching FA betting rules

Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Everton - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - February 15, 2025 Everton's Martin Sherif before the match REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v Everton - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - February 15, 2025 Everton's Martin Sherif before the match REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany are putting in the effort but not getting results yet

Germany coach Jurgen Klopp reacting during the 0-0 Nations League draw with Greece at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Oct 4.
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp reacting during the 0-0 Nations League draw with Greece at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece, on Oct 4.

Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez satisfied with first four games in charge

Netherlands’ coach Xavi Hernandez and Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk after the 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven on Oct 4.
Netherlands’ coach Xavi Hernandez and Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk after the 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven on Oct 4.

Netherlands coach Xavi joins critics of new-look international window

Soccer Football - Nations League - Group A2 - Serbia v Netherlands - Stadion Rajko Mitic, Belgrade, Serbia - September 27, 2026 Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez before the match REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Soccer Football - Nations League - Group A2 - Serbia v Netherlands - Stadion Rajko Mitic, Belgrade, Serbia - September 27, 2026 Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez before the match REUTERS/Marko Djurica

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