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News of Monday, 9 November 2026
Netherlands
Three perspectives
Three prisons begin trial of new regime for low-risk prisoners
The Custodial Institutions Agency is examining whether staff can be deployed more sparingly without reducing safety.
Three Dutch prisons have begun a trial in which prisoners deemed to pose a limited risk are placed under a new regime. The Custodial Institutions Agency is to assess whether fewer custodial officers are subsequently needed on wings housing this group.
9 Nov 2026, 21:23
Three perspectives
Report warns of police and councils collecting information
The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights says police and councils sometimes go further than necessary to secure protests.
Police and councils collect information about demonstrations and demonstrators in various ways. The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights warns that this practice may put the right to demonstrate under pressure and damage trust in the government.
9 Nov 2026, 20:24
Three perspectives
Victim of Schiedam shooting may not have been intended target
Police are investigating whom the shooters wanted to hit and are urging witnesses to come forward.
A victim was killed in a shooting in Schiedam on Saturday. According to police, several people were present. It is not known whether the victim was the intended target.
9 Nov 2026, 18:27
Man jailed for eight years over sex offences near Zeist
The court convicted a 47-year-old man of rape and two attempted rapes.
A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for one rape and two attempted rapes near Zeist and Bunschoten-Spakenburg. The verdict was delivered at the Midden-Netherlands District Court on Monday.
9 Nov 2026, 17:54
Three perspectives
Tilburg company to produce Israeli-designed firearms
AIA wants to make weapons based on the design of Israeli manufacturer IWI, as the political debate over arms trade with Israel continues.
Tilburg-based defence company Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments is to produce firearms designed by Israeli manufacturer Israel Weapon Industries. The partnership touches on Dutch arms exports and the debate over relations with Israel.
9 Nov 2026, 17:53
Galecopper Bridge closed towards Arnhem for two weekends
Rijkswaterstaat warns of more than an hour of additional travel time around Utrecht.
The Galecopper Bridge on the A12 near Utrecht will be closed towards Arnhem twice in November and December. Rijkswaterstaat is carrying out repairs to two deformed main girders and expects serious disruption to traffic.
9 Nov 2026, 16:56
Three perspectives
Prosecutors seek prison sentence for Marechaussee employee over crypto theft
The former investigating officer allegedly misused police systems to steal more than €6,000.
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a six-month prison sentence for a former investigating officer with the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. According to prosecutors, he used information from police systems to gain access to a passer-by’s crypto wallet at Schiphol.
9 Nov 2026, 16:23
Three perspectives
Hubertustunnel aims to reopen on 15 December
The date is technically achievable, but not yet final as tests and legal proceedings are ongoing.
The municipality of The Hague is working towards reopening the Hubertustunnel on 15 December 2026. The tunnel will remain closed for the time being because the final technical tests are taking longer and not all conditions for safe opening have yet been met.
9 Nov 2026, 11:24
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Water board tax could rise sharply next year
A proposal for higher rates in 2027 is before Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden.
Water board tax could rise in 2027 for residents in the area covered by Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden. According to a public regional source, the general board still has to approve the budget and rates definitively.
9 Nov 2026, 10:25
CBS: the Netherlands has almost 4.9 million young people
The new Youth Monitor report reveals major differences between municipalities and a changing background.
At the beginning of 2026, almost 4.9 million people under the age of 25 lived in the Netherlands. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this in the 2026 Annual Report on the National Youth Monitor, which also describes shifts in age structure and background.
9 Nov 2026, 08:55
Three perspectives
Explosions at two homes in Schiedam
No one was injured in the incidents; police are initially investigating them as separate events.
Two homes in Schiedam were hit by explosions within an hour on Sunday evening. No one was injured, but both properties were damaged.
9 Nov 2026, 08:22
Politics
Three perspectives
Malta temporarily blocks European tobacco duties
EU ministers seek agreement on new minimum levies for tobacco, vapes and nicotine pouches.
According to the available reporting, Malta is the only EU country that has not yet agreed to the reform of European tobacco duties. Finance ministers will discuss a compromise on Monday that would also bring new nicotine products under European minimum rules.
9 Nov 2026, 22:23
Three perspectives
Chamber majority within reach for amended box 3 plan
The Finance Committee will discuss on Monday the bill amending how returns on assets should be taxed.
A majority for the amended box 3 plan appears within reach, but the Lower House must still vote. The Finance Committee will discuss the bill on wealth taxation on Monday and wants to involve minister Eelco Heinen in its consideration.
9 Nov 2026, 20:55
Three perspectives
Jetten: tackling antisemitism requires more than police posts
Speaking at the Kristallnacht commemoration in Amsterdam, the prime minister said division fuels antisemitism.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for a broader approach to antisemitism during Monday’s Kristallnacht commemoration in Amsterdam. He said additional police protection is necessary, but not enough to provide lasting security for Dutch Jews.
9 Nov 2026, 18:58
Three perspectives
King and Queen to make state visit to Qatar
Willem-Alexander and Máxima will travel to Doha in December for talks on energy, trade and security.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will make a state visit to Qatar from 9 to 11 December. According to the Royal Household, the visit is intended to deepen relations with the Gulf state, while the Netherlands and Qatar seek to broaden their cooperation.
9 Nov 2026, 14:22
Three perspectives
SPD backs Aigner as German presidential candidate
The governing parties clear the way for the first woman to become Germany’s head of state.
The SPD leadership on Monday voiced its support for Ilse Aigner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. CDU/CSU and SPD have thereby rallied behind the same candidate for the election on 30 January.
9 Nov 2026, 12:51
Three perspectives
South Korean prosecutors search vote-counting machine suppliers
A special prosecutor is investigating possible price-fixing in contracts with the election commission.
A special prosecutor in South Korea searched two suppliers of vote-counting machines and the homes of their executives on Monday. Investigators suspect the companies made arrangements among themselves for years in contracts with the National Election Commission.
9 Nov 2026, 07:54
Three perspectives
Weekers challenges VVD leadership over Senate list
The former state secretary wants to become lead candidate despite Micky Adriaansens’s nomination.
Former VVD state secretary Frans Weekers is standing as a candidate for the VVD’s lead position in the Senate elections. In doing so, he is opening an internal contest, because the party board previously put forward Micky Adriaansens as its candidate.
9 Nov 2026, 00:49
World
Three perspectives
Russia tightens grip further on Japan Tobacco
All Russian entities of the Japanese tobacco group are now under temporary Russian control.
Russia has expanded temporary state control over Japan Tobacco’s Russian operations. Japan has protested against the temporary administration. The expansion could put further pressure on the group’s activities and strain relations between Tokyo and Moscow.
9 Nov 2026, 22:23
Three perspectives
Massie files impeachment resolution against Hegseth
The Republican congressman wants to force a vote on the US defence secretary.
US Republican congressman Thomas Massie formally filed an impeachment resolution against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. According to the Associated Press, the House of Representatives could vote on the procedure as early as the middle of this week.
9 Nov 2026, 21:24
Three perspectives
ANC loses further ground in South African local elections
The Democratic Alliance leads in several major cities, making coalition talks likely.
The governing African National Congress won about 30.8 per cent of the vote in South Africa’s local elections. The Democratic Alliance became the largest party in several major urban areas, but did not secure a majority everywhere.
9 Nov 2026, 21:22
Three perspectives
Update 9 Nov 2026, 21:24
Republican again brings impeachment resolution against Hegseth
Congressman Thomas Massie accuses the US defence secretary, among other things, of abusing war powers.
Republican representative Thomas Massie has announced a new attempt to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie accuses him, among other things, of violating the War Powers Resolution; Hegseth has rejected the attempt.
9 Nov 2026, 20:51
Three perspectives
Attack hits oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia
A fire at the East–West pipeline was quickly extinguished, Saudi Arabia says; operations continued.
Saudi Arabia says an attack hit an oil pipeline in the Medina region on Monday. According to the Saudi Ministry of Energy, a limited fire broke out, was quickly extinguished and the pipeline remained in operation.
9 Nov 2026, 20:25
Three perspectives
Brazilian prosecutor seeks end to fake-news investigation
The federal prosecutor wants Brazil’s Supreme Court to close an investigation opened in 2019.
Brazil’s federal prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to end the so-called fake-news investigation. The request is not yet a final decision: the court still has to rule on it.
9 Nov 2026, 20:21
Three perspectives
Italy accuses pro-Russian hackers of data leak
Minister Tajani says the cyber threat could be part of broader hybrid attacks on European countries.
The Italian government says pro-Russian hackers have published personal data belonging to Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on the dark web. Tajani links the attack to Italy’s support for Ukraine, but there is no evidence of direct involvement by the Russian state.
9 Nov 2026, 19:22
Three perspectives
Botswana seeks to double stake in De Beers
The African diamond producer wants to raise its holding to 30 per cent as Anglo American sells its stake.
Botswana wants to double its stake in diamond producer De Beers to 30 per cent. The move comes amid a sale process involving the 85 per cent stake that owner Anglo American wants to offload.
9 Nov 2026, 18:24
Three perspectives
Canada further expands sanctions against Russia
Ottawa targets Russia’s defence industry, cyber activities and financial backers of the war.
Canada announced new sanctions against Russia on Monday. The measures target 38 organisations and 24 individuals who, according to Ottawa, contribute to Russian military capabilities, cyber activities or financial arrangements linked to the war against Ukraine.
9 Nov 2026, 17:22
Three perspectives
EU promises more support for Black Sea security
Brussels wants to help Romania and Bulgaria with maritime surveillance, defence investment and crisis resilience.
The European Commission pledged new support for Romania and Bulgaria on Monday against the backdrop of rising security risks in the Black Sea. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is discussing maritime surveillance, defence investment and crisis response during visits to both countries.
9 Nov 2026, 17:21
Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in prison
The British comedian has been convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday to ten years and six months in prison. The sentence was reportedly handed down in London. A jury had previously found him guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
9 Nov 2026, 15:54
Three perspectives
Orbán’s brother arrested on suspicion of people smuggling
Hungarian police detained several people; the case concerns two ongoing criminal investigations.
Hungarian police on Monday detained Áron Orbán, the brother of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, on suspicion of people smuggling. Hungarian authorities made the claim, according to international news agencies; the allegation has not been established by a court.
9 Nov 2026, 15:23
Six dead after explosion at Turkish steel plant
Rescue workers are still searching for missing employees in Aliağa after an explosion and fire at HABAŞ.
Six people were killed in an explosion at a steel plant in western Turkey on Monday. According to local authorities, eight employees are still missing and several people were injured.
9 Nov 2026, 14:24
Three perspectives
European countries practise for possible mission in Ukraine
Around 2,800 troops from eleven countries are training in Poland to support Ukraine after a possible end to the war.
An international military exercise for a possible European security mission in Ukraine began in Poland on Monday. The exercise runs until 22 November and mainly tests logistics, command and cooperation between participating countries.
9 Nov 2026, 13:24
Three perspectives
Israel issues tender for 732 homes near Bethlehem
The tender concerns the Gva'ot settlement in the West Bank and also includes commercial and public facilities.
Israel has published a tender for 732 homes in the Gva'ot settlement, west of Bethlehem in the West Bank. According to Palestinian and Israeli land-register information, the announcement marks a new step from planning to bringing land to market.
9 Nov 2026, 13:23
Storm Bruna brings heavy rain and high waves to Portugal
Portugal’s weather service expects high waves along the west coast until Wednesday.
Portugal will face several active weather systems around depression Bruna this week. Along the west coast, waves of four to five metres may develop between Monday and Wednesday.
9 Nov 2026, 11:52
French bus driver charged after fatal crash
The driver is being prosecuted after Friday’s accident in which two passengers died.
A French bus driver was charged on Sunday with involuntary manslaughter and causing injuries after a fatal crash near Lent, in the Ain department. Two passengers were killed in the collision. According to French media, dozens of people were injured.
9 Nov 2026, 10:28
Three perspectives
Smog blankets Delhi after Diwali fireworks
Cold, still air and emissions from traffic and fireworks worsen the annual air pollution.
New Delhi was once again blanketed by dense smog on Monday after Diwali celebrations. According to AP and Reuters, fireworks, traffic, construction dust and seasonal weather conditions combined there.
9 Nov 2026, 10:27
Three perspectives
Missing Berlin girl found dead in Brandenburg
German police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery and have arrested a suspect.
The search for a thirteen-year-old girl from Berlin ended on Sunday after a body was found in Brandenburg. Police and prosecutors assume it is the missing girl; the circumstances of her death are being investigated.
9 Nov 2026, 09:53
Three perspectives
Ukraine says it hit Russian missile factory with Neptune
According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the factory in Orel was involved in producing components for Russian missile systems.
Ukraine said on Saturday that it had attacked a factory in Russia’s Orel region with Neptune missiles. The factory is allegedly producing components for Russian cruise and ballistic missiles; there is no independent confirmation of the type of weapon used or the extent of the damage.
9 Nov 2026, 09:51
Three perspectives
G7 ministers discuss Ukraine, Iran and artificial intelligence
Foreign ministers meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday.
The G7 foreign ministers are discussing the war in Ukraine, the conflict with Iran, energy and artificial intelligence in Paris. The meeting comes amid political uncertainty in the United States following the midterm elections.
9 Nov 2026, 08:25
Three perspectives
Twelve dead found on migrant boat off Crete
A passing cargo ship rescued eighteen people from the boat south of the Greek island.
Greek authorities found twelve dead people on a migrant boat south of Crete on Monday. Eighteen people were rescued by a passing cargo ship, Associated Press and Reuters report.
9 Nov 2026, 08:23
Fourteen killed in building fire in northern China
The fire broke out in Taiyuan on Sunday; Chinese authorities say dozens of people were taken to hospital.
Fourteen people have died in a building fire in the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan. The fire broke out in Yingze district on Sunday; no official cause has yet been announced.
9 Nov 2026, 06:50
Three perspectives
Trump says deportation policy may have been too harsh
The US president says his hard-line immigration policy may have contributed to the loss of the Republican majority.
Donald Trump has said his deportation policy may have been too harsh for voters. In an interview with CBS, he said he believes he can reach an immigration agreement with the new Democratic majority in Congress.
9 Nov 2026, 06:22
Three perspectives
Hasina applies for passport to return to Bangladesh
The former prime minister wants to return from India despite having been sentenced to death in absentia.
The exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina asked Bangladesh on Monday for a new passport and identity card. She wants to make her return from India possible, while she has been sentenced to death in absentia in Bangladesh.
9 Nov 2026, 05:51
Three perspectives
Trial of 45 suspects in Brussels drug case begins
The trial of an alleged criminal organisation centred around the Peterbos district begins in Brussels on Monday.
The trial of 45 suspects who, according to the Public Prosecution Service, were involved in a criminal organisation in the Peterbos district of Anderlecht begins before the criminal court in Brussels on Monday. According to prosecutors, the case concerns large-scale drug trafficking and international contacts.
9 Nov 2026, 05:20
Three perspectives
Mexico arrests suspected cartel leader with US help
Twenty people were detained in Zapopan in an operation against a cell of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Mexican security forces detained suspected cartel leader Rafael N., alias R2, in Zapopan on Sunday. According to Mexican authorities, the operation was carried out with information from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
9 Nov 2026, 03:51
Economy
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French central bank expects modest growth but sees high uncertainty
The Banque de France expects modest growth in the fourth quarter but gives no precise estimate.
The French economy appears set to avoid a recession in the fourth quarter, but uncertainty is exceptionally high. The Banque de France points to domestic unrest and international developments as reasons for not publishing a specific growth figure.
9 Nov 2026, 22:24
Three perspectives
Philippines suspend imports of Brazilian pork
The temporary measure will last sixty days and affects an important market for Brazilian producers.
The Philippines will suspend imports of Brazilian pork for sixty days from 24 November. The measure is part of an investigation into the impact of cheap imports on the Philippine pork sector.
9 Nov 2026, 21:22
Three perspectives
Government and social partners discuss agenda for WIA talks
Employers, trade unions and the government want to reach agreements in the spring on the stalled incapacity-for-work system.
The government, employers’ organisations and trade unions discussed the agenda for new social dialogue on Monday. The government wants to reach agreements in the spring on the foundations of the WIA.
9 Nov 2026, 19:54
Rabobank offers €1 billion for its own certificates
The bank wants to buy back up to 40 million certificates to actively manage its capital position.
Rabobank on Monday made an offer for up to 40 million of its own certificates. The offer involves a nominal amount of up to €1 billion; certificate holders can tender their holdings until 20 November.
9 Nov 2026, 18:56
APG ends active management of shares
The pension investor is cutting 40 jobs and will no longer select shares for several clients.
Pension investor APG is ending its active management of shares and cutting 40 jobs in its asset-management division. Of these, 29 positions will disappear in the Netherlands, BNR reports.
9 Nov 2026, 16:54
Three perspectives
Hospitality sector opposes higher tourist tax in Amsterdam
Forty-seven prominent figures fear visitors will stay away, while the council wants extra revenue and less crowding.
Forty-seven prominent figures from the hospitality, cultural and events sectors are asking Amsterdam to postpone the planned increase in tourist tax. The tax would rise from 12.5 to 16 per cent in 2027 and then increase to 20 per cent by 2031.
9 Nov 2026, 15:21
Vodafone to cut almost one in five jobs in Germany
The telecoms provider plans to cut or relocate 2,300 positions over two years and make greater use of artificial intelligence.
Vodafone Germany will cut or relocate 2,300 jobs over the next two years. That is about 19 per cent of the approximately 12,000 positions at the German company. The business says it wants to reduce costs and simplify the organisation.
9 Nov 2026, 13:51
Three perspectives
Unions take action at threatened Vynova plant
Hundreds of workers in Tessenderlo-Ham fear for their jobs as production is being wound down.
Workers at chemicals company Vynova took action in Tessenderlo-Ham on Monday against the looming closure of the plant. According to the unions, more than 600 jobs are at stake at Vynova and sister company Vynova Advanced Organics.
9 Nov 2026, 12:25
Crédit Agricole proposes merger of Italian bank with Banco BPM
The French bank has proposed a merger to create one of Italy’s largest banks.
Crédit Agricole has proposed that Banco BPM merge its Italian subsidiary with the listed Italian bank. The new group would have 6.5 million customers and more than 2,300 branches, but the deal still depends on shareholders and regulators.
9 Nov 2026, 11:25
Three perspectives
Knot does not rule out new crisis tools for ECB
The Dutch candidate for the ECB presidency wants to protect public finances without abandoning the inflation target.
Klaas Knot does not rule out the European Central Bank needing new instruments in a future debt crisis. In an interview, he says intervention should provide only temporary protection against chaotic market movements and must not relieve governments of the need for sound fiscal policy.
9 Nov 2026, 11:22
UniCredit posts record profit and raises 2026 profit target
The Italian bank earned €3.3 billion in the third quarter and is preparing to take control of Commerzbank.
UniCredit recorded net profit of €3.3 billion in the third quarter of 2026, 24 per cent more than a year earlier. The Italian bank subsequently raised its forecast for full-year 2026 profit to more than €11.5 billion before extraordinary costs.
9 Nov 2026, 10:54
Three perspectives
DNB: lower food commodity prices do not guarantee cheaper groceries
Global market prices have fallen, but energy, margins and extreme weather may keep groceries expensive.
Food commodities have become cheaper, but that does not automatically mean Dutch consumers will soon pay less at the checkout. De Nederlandsche Bank warns that other costs and new price shocks may dilute the effect.
9 Nov 2026, 09:21
Dutch economy remains vulnerable despite growth
Statistics Netherlands sees little improvement in October, with weaker confidence but growth in production and exports.
The Dutch economic picture was almost as negative in October as in September. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), eight of the thirteen indicators performed worse than their long-term trend.
9 Nov 2026, 06:53
Climate
Three perspectives
Government targets 110 gigawatt-hours of battery storage by 2040
Government and energy sector agree 25 measures to ease pressure on the overloaded electricity grid.
The government wants to significantly expand the Netherlands’ battery capacity. By 2040, there should be 110 gigawatt-hours of battery capacity, more than fifty times the level at the end of 2025. The plans are intended to make renewable electricity more readily available and limit regional problems caused by grid congestion.
9 Nov 2026, 13:54
Three perspectives
WMO: 2026 to be one of the four warmest years
The global average temperature was 1.47 degrees above the pre-industrial level up to and including September.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2026 will be one of the four warmest years since records began. The WMO published its provisional figures on Monday at the opening of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya.
9 Nov 2026, 12:50
Science
NASA seeks astronauts for possible future Moon missions
The US space agency is opening a new selection process for candidates who may take part in future Moon missions.
NASA is seeking a new cohort of astronauts for future missions to the Moon and, in the longer term, Mars. The organisation expects to complete the selection of candidates by the end of 2027.
9 Nov 2026, 20:52
Tech
Three perspectives
Macron wants to ban AI applications that put children at risk
The French president is calling for bans on specific applications, but has not announced a new law.
French President Emmanuel Macron wants to ban artificial-intelligence applications when they demonstrably put children at risk. He said this on Monday during an international meeting on AI safety in Paris.
9 Nov 2026, 23:51
Enexis outage prevents meter readings from being transmitted
Customers may temporarily miss up-to-date consumption data in apps and energy-monitoring tools.
An outage at grid operator Enexis means meter readings are temporarily not being sent to energy suppliers. As a result, customers may miss up-to-date consumption data in apps and energy-monitoring tools.
9 Nov 2026, 20:23
Google announces two new AI chip systems
The new TPU configurations focus, according to Google, on hardware security and very large context windows.
Google announced two new configurations of its own AI chips on Monday. According to the company, the TPU 8tx and TPU 8i Max are primarily intended to improve the security of AI computations and the processing of long contexts.
9 Nov 2026, 18:57
Three perspectives
France suspects Iran of involvement in attacks on refrigeration systems
French officials suspect Iranian state hackers were behind earlier attacks on shops and blood banks.
France suspects Iranian state hackers of being behind cyberattacks on commercial refrigerators and freezers. French officials told Reuters; there is still no independent evidence for the attribution.
9 Nov 2026, 17:55
Topbloemen confirms customer data theft
Contact details were copied and exported in a cyber incident; the scale is still being investigated.
Topgeschenken, the company behind Topbloemen.nl and other sites, confirms that unauthorised individuals accessed systems containing business and personal data. Some of that data was copied and exported, but financial information was not affected, according to the company.
9 Nov 2026, 15:24
Three perspectives
EU sues IBM, Atos and Leonardo over border system
EU-Lisa accuses the consortium of delays in developing the European Entry/Exit System.
The European Union has taken IBM, Atos and Leonardo to court over delays in developing the European Entry/Exit System. The case became public on Monday, but according to EU-Lisa it had already been filed with a court in Estonia on 22 December 2025.
9 Nov 2026, 14:51
BYD offices in the Netherlands searched over Defender claim
Jaguar Land Rover says the BYD Ti7 may infringe its intellectual property.
The Dutch offices of carmaker BYD in Schiedam and Hoofddorp were searched in August by bailiffs acting on behalf of Jaguar Land Rover. The case centres on whether the Chinese BYD Ti7 bears too close a resemblance to the Land Rover Defender; according to this reporting, proceedings are due to be brought before the court in The Hague this week.
9 Nov 2026, 11:24
Three perspectives
Nvidia to develop AI infrastructure with Korean partners
The US chipmaker is linking its GPUs to Korean AI processors for SK Telecom data centres.
Nvidia, SK Telecom and Rebellions are joining forces on a South Korean system in which Nvidia GPUs and Korean NPUs will be used together. According to the companies, the partnership should give the country more control over its AI infrastructure, but for now it is a development agreement rather than an operational end product.
9 Nov 2026, 09:20
Three perspectives
Americans turn against new AI data centres
Opinion polling shows strong opposition to data centres across almost all political groups.
A majority of Americans do not want a new artificial-intelligence data centre in their local area. According to the researchers, the main objections concern natural resources, land use and costs.
9 Nov 2026, 06:20
Health
GLP-1 pill reduces sleep apnoea in two studies
The results have been published in JAMA, but the drug has not yet been approved for sleep apnoea.
The daily GLP-1 pill orforglipron reduced the number of breathing pauses during sleep in two one-year clinical studies. The results were presented on Monday and published simultaneously in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA.
9 Nov 2026, 19:51
New pacemaker technique reduces cardiac complications in study
An international clinical study found better outcomes with left bundle branch pacing than with standard pacing.
An international clinical study involving 685 adults with atrioventricular block found fewer serious cardiac outcomes with left bundle branch pacing than with traditional right ventricular pacing. The results were presented on Sunday at the American Heart Association’s scientific meeting and published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine.
9 Nov 2026, 12:24
Three perspectives
More workers becoming mentally exhausted by their jobs
In 2025, 20.7 per cent of employees reported recurring mental exhaustion; young women in particular reported symptoms.
Work-related mental exhaustion is more common among Dutch employees than it was ten years ago. According to figures from CBS and TNO, more than one in five employees reported such symptoms several times a month or more often in 2025.
9 Nov 2026, 06:52
Education
Three perspectives
Council of State criticises plans for almost free childcare
The highest administrative advisory body backs direct funding, but warns of rising demand and limited attention to children.
The Council of State is critical of the proposed Childcare Funding Act. Its advice supports the switch to direct payments to childcare organisations, but calls for greater attention to young children’s development, parents’ labour-force participation and access for low-income households.
9 Nov 2026, 13:53
Three perspectives
AI glasses discovered on four South Korean pupils
A nationwide check found three cases at secondary schools and one at a middle school.
Nationwide checks in South Korea this year uncovered four cases in which pupils used AI smart glasses to cheat during school tests. The Education Ministry wants to brief schools and discuss new measures for the forthcoming examinations.
9 Nov 2026, 07:55
Books
M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize with dystopian novel
The 81-year-old British writer is the oldest winner in the history of the literary prize.
British writer M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize on Monday with The End of Everything. At 81, Harrison is the oldest writer ever to receive the prize.
9 Nov 2026, 23:51
Media
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Council for Culture calls for journalism to be recognised as a vital sector
The council calls independent journalism a security issue and asks the government to put it on the European agenda.
The Council for Culture advises the Dutch government to recognise independent journalism as a vital sector for democracy. According to the council, journalistic freedom in the Kingdom is under pressure from threats, economic vulnerability and digital attacks, among other factors.
9 Nov 2026, 20:24
Three perspectives
Novaya Gazeta closes after years of pressure from Russian authorities
The independent Russian newspaper is shutting its remaining operations on Monday, saying it has lost its office and financial support.
The Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta ended its remaining operations on Monday. The editorial team says a sustained campaign by the authorities, including legal pressure and the loss of office space and financial support, made it impossible to continue.
9 Nov 2026, 10:54
Social
Three perspectives
Foreign accounts spread posts about French riots
A French government analysis points to Russian, Israeli and American accounts that amplified misleading stories about the protests.
Foreign social-media accounts spread misleading posts during the French riots that were viewed millions of times. This is shown by an analysis by the French Foreign Ministry, which Reuters says was seen by several people involved.
9 Nov 2026, 10:53
Sports
Three perspectives
De Graafschap to take no away fans until April
The club responds to the blockade of the team bus before the derby against Vitesse was called off.
De Graafschap will take no supporters to away matches up to and including 31 March 2027. The club says the decision follows Sunday’s blockade of the team bus, which meant the match against Vitesse could not go ahead.
9 Nov 2026, 18:26