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Man arrested after knife threat in Tilburg

Police used a stun gun after the man also threatened officers with the knife.

Police arrested a 49-year-old man in Tilburg on Saturday morning after he allegedly threatened a motorist and then officers with a knife. The motorist filed a report; the reason for the incident remains unknown.

3 Oct 2026, 12:17

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Stabbing incident at shelter site in Den Bosch investigated

A man was injured at Bruistensingel on Friday evening; a woman has been arrested.

A stabbing incident took place at a shelter site on Bruistensingel in Den Bosch on Friday evening. A man was injured and police arrested a woman, but little is yet known about the reason for the incident or the condition of those involved.

3 Oct 2026, 07:19

Amsterdam Centraal to be fully closed on Saturday

Due to engineering works, no trains will run from, to or via the station on Saturday; fewer trains will run on Sunday and Monday.

Amsterdam Centraal will not be accessible by train on Saturday 3 October. ProRail is connecting new tracks and modifying the railway signalling; passengers will have to travel via other stations, the metro or replacement buses.

3 Oct 2026, 06:17

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New bill seeks to remove abortion from criminal law

The private member’s bill moves the statutory rules on abortion into healthcare law.

GroenLinks-PvdA MP Lisa Vliegenthart has tabled a bill to stop treating abortion as a criminal act under the Criminal Code. Under the proposal, the existing requirements concerning quality and due care would become part of healthcare law.

3 Oct 2026, 14:41

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UK prime minister puts return to EU on table

Andy Burnham calls full rejoining one of the options for the future relationship with Europe.

UK prime minister Andy Burnham is no longer ruling out the possibility that the United Kingdom could eventually rejoin the European Union. French president Emmanuel Macron responded with the words “welcome back”, while Brussels stresses that London must first make clear exactly what it wants.

3 Oct 2026, 09:19

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Budget support is about substance as well as optics

The minority government is seeking support for the 2027 budget while parties must convince their supporters.

The Jetten government’s budget battle is not only about purchasing power, social security and Box 3. Political presentation also matters: government and opposition must explain why a compromise is acceptable to their supporters.

3 Oct 2026, 08:26

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Spanish tenants protest after housing measures rejected

The rejection of two emergency decrees puts the Sánchez government under further pressure.

Spanish tenants’ organisations are calling for fresh demonstrations after parliament rejected two housing decrees on Friday. The measures were intended to protect vulnerable tenants and ease rapidly rising housing costs.

3 Oct 2026, 14:41

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Moldova reports fresh violations of its airspace

According to Moldovan authorities, five Russian aerial weapons flew over the country during fresh attacks on Ukraine.

Moldova says that five drones and missile-like aerial weapons violated its national airspace and came down on Moldovan territory. The reports are heightening concerns about the regional consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

3 Oct 2026, 13:38

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Iraq resumes flights to Iran after US exemption

The exemption is intended to enable air links for pilgrims, patients and students, among others.

Iraq says it has received an exemption from the United States from sanctions that had made air travel with Iran more difficult. Flights between the two countries can therefore resume, although reports differ on the arrangement’s precise scope and timing.

3 Oct 2026, 13:27

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Canada deepens ties with European Union

Ottawa is hosting a summit with the EU at the end of October and wants to co-operate on trade, defence and raw materials.

Canada and the European Union are working towards a much closer strategic relationship. The next step is a summit in Montréal on 29 and 30 October, where Prime Minister Mark Carney will receive the leaders of the European Council and European Commission.

3 Oct 2026, 12:17

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Emirates describe co-pilot’s attack as terrorist act

According to Emirati authorities, the co-pilot attacked the captain and tried to take over the controls.

The United Arab Emirates describe the attack on the captain of Flydubai flight FZ1073 as a terrorist attack. According to Emirati authorities, the co-pilot then tried to take control of the aircraft.

3 Oct 2026, 11:19

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NATO jet investigates flock of birds after alert over Vilnius

A suspected drone briefly led to the airport’s closure, but turned out to be a group of birds.

Vilnius Airport was briefly closed after radar detected an object resembling a drone. A NATO fighter jet subsequently established that it was a flock of birds.

3 Oct 2026, 10:19

Update 3 Oct 2026, 11:19

UAE call Flydubai incident terrorist attack

The Emirates now classify the cockpit incident as terrorism, while the motive is still being investigated.

The United Arab Emirates are calling the incident aboard a Flydubai flight a terrorist attack. According to sources cited by NOS and ABC, the co-pilot said he wanted to crash the aircraft in Israel, but the precise circumstances and motive have not yet been publicly established.

3 Oct 2026, 09:19

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Nepal warns of health risks after floods

A month after the disaster, thousands remain displaced and health services continue to face pressure.

A month after the devastating floods, Nepal is still carrying out rescue and recovery work. The World Health Organization warns that damaged water and sanitation facilities could cause new health problems.

3 Oct 2026, 07:19

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Camp David talks heighten pressure over Iran and Yemen

US security advisers held hours of talks on possible next steps, while Washington is for now refraining from a direct role in Yemen.

US security advisers met secretly for hours at Camp David on Friday to discuss the war with Iran and the escalating fighting in Yemen. According to three US officials, President Donald Trump is considering new major military operations against Iran now that negotiations have stalled; the White House has not confirmed the meeting.

3 Oct 2026, 06:17

Car drives into rugby fans in Newcastle: ten injured

A driver has been arrested after a car drove into a crowd of supporters in Newcastle.

Ten people were injured in the Australian city of Newcastle on Saturday when a car drove into a crowd of rugby fans. The driver has been arrested; according to police, there are no indications that it was terrorism.

3 Oct 2026, 05:14

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New York appoints special prosecutor in Cornell case

Governor Kathy Hochul transfers the investigation into an allegation of sexual violence to Attorney General Letitia James.

The state of New York has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in an investigation into an alleged incident of sexual violence at Cornell University. Governor Kathy Hochul says there are serious questions about the earlier handling of the case.

3 Oct 2026, 04:15

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Update 3 Oct 2026, 11:19

ABC: Flydubai co-pilot previously suspended after safety concerns

According to US sources, extremist material was found in the man’s possession during his training at Oman Air, but many details are not yet public.

The co-pilot of Flydubai flight FZ1073 was temporarily removed from the cockpit in 2024 after Oman Air classified him as a security risk. Sources told ABC News; Oman Air and the United Arab Emirates have so far not officially confirmed the earlier measure.

3 Oct 2026, 02:14

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Two Iranians charged after alleged terror plot in Manchester

The men were arrested on 20 September; police say there is no indication of an ongoing threat in this case.

British prosecutors have charged two Iranian men with preparing a terrorist act or helping someone else to do so. According to police, the alleged conspiracy was directed against Manchester’s Jewish community.

3 Oct 2026, 00:15

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Merz to discuss ECB top job with Knot, decision later

According to a Bloomberg report, the German chancellor is holding talks with candidates to succeed Christine Lagarde.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly due to speak with Klaas Knot soon about the presidency of the European Central Bank. The report is based on anonymous sources close to Bloomberg and has not been independently confirmed.

3 Oct 2026, 14:41

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FNV announces new action in cleaning sector

The union rejects the new collective agreement and says it intends to increase pressure on employers further.

FNV is preparing new action in the cleaning sector after members overwhelmingly rejected a collective-agreement result. Employers and CNV have accepted the new agreement, meaning different positions now exist side by side within the sector.

3 Oct 2026, 13:38

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Interest costs for Dutch state set to rise further

Finance Ministry estimates €10.7 billion in interest costs on government and internal debt for 2026.

The Dutch government expects to pay more interest in 2026 than in 2025. The estimate is €10.7 billion, while national debt is expected to stand at €514.4 billion at the end of 2026.

3 Oct 2026, 12:17

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Oil keeps flowing, but fuel market remains vulnerable

Alternative routes and American escort keep exports moving, while refining and security lag behind.

Oil exporters in the Gulf region are finding more ways to limit the impact of the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, crude oil supplies have partly recovered, but diesel and other refined products in particular remain scarce and more expensive.

3 Oct 2026, 11:19

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New Self-Employed Act promises freelancers a safe haven

The cabinet wants to clarify in advance when someone can work as self-employed, but the law is still under consultation.

The cabinet has put a new Self-Employed Act out for consultation. The proposal should give freelancers and clients greater certainty, but experts say it also raises questions about how it would work in practice.

3 Oct 2026, 09:19

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Diesel cars fade further from Dutch car market

New figures show electric models growing while diesel is now rarely chosen.

Diesel cars account for an ever-smaller share of the Dutch car market. In the first nine months of 2026, just 1 per cent of new registrations were diesel cars, while fully electric cars reached a record share in September.

3 Oct 2026, 08:26

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Price differences at petrol stations widen further

Current comparisons show that the price per litre varies sharply by country, location and type of petrol station.

Anyone comparing fuel prices on 3 October 2026 could encounter a difference of tens of cents per litre. That difference is linked not only to the fuel market, but also to taxes, competition and the station’s location.

3 Oct 2026, 07:19

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German fuel-duty cut raises stakes in border region

Petrol and diesel have been temporarily cheaper in Germany since 1 October following a tax cut, while the Netherlands is maintaining its own reduction.

Germany temporarily reduced energy tax on petrol and diesel on 1 October. The measure could widen the price gap with Dutch filling stations, but it is uncertain how much of the tax cut motorists will see at the pump.

3 Oct 2026, 06:17

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Cabinet tempers youngtimer scheme overhaul after criticism

The tax age threshold will rise less abruptly, but the proposal must still pass both Houses.

The cabinet wants to phase out the youngtimer scheme more gradually than originally planned. Under the proposal for the 2027 Tax Plan, the threshold would be 17 years in 2027 and 20 years from 2028, rather than rising in one step to 25 years. The Lower House (Tweede Kamer) and Senate (Eerste Kamer) must still approve it.

3 Oct 2026, 03:14

Heatwaves depress French honey harvest this year

Apiculture organisations expect less honey, but differ sharply over the scale of the decline.

France’s honey harvest is likely to be lower this year after heatwaves dried out flowers and vegetation. However, two industry organisations have arrived at widely differing estimates because the harvest has not yet been fully completed.

3 Oct 2026, 14:41

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Flooding in Spain claims one life

A 102-year-old woman died in Madrigueras, and around ninety people were rescued.

Heavy rain claimed the life of a 102-year-old woman in the Spanish town of Madrigueras. Emergency services rescued around ninety people after the town, in Albacete province, was flooded.

3 Oct 2026, 13:27

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Heatwave keeps California in its grip

The US weather service is warning of exceptional heat across large parts of Southern California until Thursday.

Large parts of California are under an extreme heat warning. Inland temperatures could rise to around 105 degrees Fahrenheit, more than 40 degrees Celsius, while nights remain warm.

3 Oct 2026, 12:17

Hōlei Sea Arch disappears after centuries of erosion

The famous natural arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park collapsed into the sea in late September.

The Hōlei Sea Arch on Hawaiʻi has disappeared after the natural rock arch collapsed between 23 and 27 September. The exact moment and immediate cause are unknown, but the coast had been unstable for years.

3 Oct 2026, 07:19

Brain research maps risk and caution in decision-making

Recordings from the human orbitofrontal cortex show opposing signals before a decision.

Researchers have examined how people choose between taking a risk and making a safe choice. The study, published in Nature Neuroscience, points to opposing activity in two parts of the orbitofrontal cortex.

3 Oct 2026, 14:41

Research shows how memories fuel imagination

An fMRI study links imagining personal scenes to a specific network in the brain.

Researchers have found indications that, when imagining personal scenes, the brain reconstructs visual information from memory. The study was peer-reviewed and published in Science Advances, combining fMRI measurements with models for images and language.

3 Oct 2026, 13:27

AI brings Etruscan tombs acoustically to life

An open-access study combines sound measurements, computer models and artificial intelligence to better understand ritual spaces.

Researchers have examined two fifth-century Etruscan tombs in Italy using acoustic measurements and multimodal AI. The study does not attempt to create one definitive reconstruction, but models how architecture, images and sound may have influenced visitors’ experience.

3 Oct 2026, 12:17

Laboratory makes relativity effect visible

Lasers and ultrashort camera exposures have recreated an optical consequence of near-light speed.

Researchers have made the Terrell–Penrose effect visible in a laboratory setup. The experiment did not accelerate a large object to near-light speed, but optically recreated the relevant light travel times.

3 Oct 2026, 10:19

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From AI to SI: new name, old problem

Trump will henceforth call existing artificial intelligence Super Intelligence, but that does not change the technology or European rules.

President Donald Trump has ordered US government departments to henceforth call artificial intelligence Super Intelligence, abbreviated as SI. The term has existed in AI research for longer, but there it refers to something much more specific than today’s language models and chatbots.

3 Oct 2026, 15:00

Dutch hacker charged in international ransomware case

Dutch suspect arrested in the United Kingdom during international operation against KillSec.

A Dutch man has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of involvement with the ransomware group KillSec. US prosecutors want to extradite him to Puerto Rico, where he is accused of unauthorised access to computers and extortion.

3 Oct 2026, 13:38

Apple to replace iPhones affected by AT&T network fault

A small number of US iPhone 18 Pro Max devices lose mobile connectivity; updates should prevent new cases.

Apple is allowing some US customers to replace their iPhone 18 Pro Max after the device can lose its connection to the AT&T network. Software and carrier updates should prevent more phones from experiencing the same problem.

3 Oct 2026, 11:19

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Update 3 Oct 2026, 15:00

Trump opts for voluntary AI rules and a new name

The White House is opting for self-regulation and wants artificial intelligence officially to be called Super Intelligence from now on.

The Trump administration is provisionally opting for voluntary agreements with technology companies instead of new federal safety rules for AI. At the same time, an executive order requires US government agencies to use the term Super Intelligence in official communications.

3 Oct 2026, 09:19

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EU seeks to restrict social media for children under 13

The European Commission proposes phased access, but the plan is not yet European law.

The European Commission wants to stop children under 13 from having their own social media accounts. Thirteen- and 14-year-olds would use parent-managed accounts, while young people aged 15 and over should be able to open an account independently.

3 Oct 2026, 08:26

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Belgium links more than 9,500 deaths to a high BMI

New calculations by Sciensano underline the scale of excess weight and obesity as a public-health problem.

An estimated 9,509 deaths in Belgium in 2022 were related to high body weight. Sciensano and the Belgian health authorities are therefore calling for greater attention to prevention, while the figures do not establish individual causes of death.

3 Oct 2026, 13:38

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Russian region investigates possible pneumonic plague after death

A hospital in the Irkutsk region has been placed in quarantine, but official information about the diagnosis remains limited.

In Russia’s Irkutsk region, a hospital has been partly placed in quarantine following the death of a 28-year-old woman from an infection that has not yet been fully clarified. Russian and international sources contradict each other over whether it was pneumonic plague.

3 Oct 2026, 13:27

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French school protests lead to more than 5,000 detentions

According to France's interior minister, more than five thousand people have been detained at blockades and protests since Monday.

Protests at French secondary schools have led to more than five thousand detentions since Monday, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. The government says the protests have turned violent in many places, while pupils and their representatives continue to point to staff shortages and poor school facilities.

3 Oct 2026, 13:27

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Student loan interest could hit 17-year high in 2027

A calculation puts it at 2.68 per cent, but DUO will not set the official rate until mid-October.

Interest on student finance could rise to around 2.68 per cent next year. That figure is still a calculation; DUO will announce the official rate for 2027 later in October.

3 Oct 2026, 10:19

Truly Naked wins six Golden Calves

Muriel d’Ansembourg’s film was the festival’s big winner, while Daan Buringa took the leading actor award.

Truly Naked won six Golden Calves on Friday evening at the Dutch Film Festival in Utrecht. The film received awards including best feature film, direction and screenplay.

3 Oct 2026, 14:41

Het Familiediner to end on television after 25 years

EO and presenter Bert van Leeuwen will make one final series of the programme.

Het Familiediner is to end after a quarter of a century on Dutch television. EO and presenter Bert van Leeuwen will make one final series before the programme comes to a definitive end.

3 Oct 2026, 11:19

Paulien Cornelisse leaves books, columns and theatre work behind

The writer, cabaret performer and television maker died aged fifty after a period of illness.

Paulien Cornelisse died on 30 September at the age of fifty. She became known for books, columns and performances in which she examined everyday language with humour and wonder.

3 Oct 2026, 08:26

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Tzum reports change of editor-in-chief at Literair Nederland

Ingrid van der Graaf is said to be leaving; Jan Douwe Westhoeve is reportedly to succeed her, according to Tzum.

Tzum reports that Ingrid van der Graaf is stepping down as editor-in-chief of Literair Nederland. According to the literary news site, reviewer and writer Jan Douwe Westhoeve will succeed her, but the available information says nothing about the reason or the precise date of the change.

3 Oct 2026, 01:16

Turkish refereeing chief arrested amid integrity investigation

Ferhat Gündoğdu and six other officials are being investigated over possible influence on refereeing procedures.

The chairman of the Turkish football federation’s Central Refereeing Committee has been arrested in an investigation into possible irregularities. The suspicions concern, among other things, the ranking, assessments, appointments and examinations of referees.

3 Oct 2026, 10:19