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The first Dutch AI newspaper with its own daily AI news bulletin
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News of Thursday, 12 November 2026
Netherlands
Three perspectives
Update 13 Nov 2026, 20:55
Nine men arrested in Rotterdam drugs investigation
Police say they searched eleven homes and business premises on Monday and seized drugs, cash and cars.
Nine men have been arrested in Rotterdam in an investigation into drug offences. Three of them are also suspected of money laundering, police report.
12 Nov 2026, 22:50
Nûby baby spoons recalled over bisphenol AF
Albert Heijn asks customers to stop using and return certain heat-sensitive spoons.
Albert Heijn is recalling packs containing three heat-sensitive baby spoons made by Nûby. The products were found to exceed the legal limit for bisphenol AF.
12 Nov 2026, 20:20
Prosecutors seek up to 20 years for assassination attempt in Haarlem
Six suspects stand trial over an attempt to kill an Iranian activist.
The Public Prosecution Service on Thursday sought prison sentences of up to 20 years against six suspects in the case concerning an assassination attempt on an Iranian activist in Haarlem. The court is expected to deliver its verdict on 21 December.
12 Nov 2026, 13:53
Three perspectives
Dutch brothers on European wanted list after robbery
Belgium and Europol seek help in search for two convicted Dutch men.
Two Dutch brothers have been added to the Belgian and European lists of most-wanted fugitives. Belgian police say they were convicted of a violent robbery targeting an elderly couple in Bocholt.
12 Nov 2026, 10:25
Three perspectives
Parliament lacks urgency in tackling homelessness
The cabinet says it cannot guarantee the goal of no homeless people by 2030, while municipalities are calling for faster action.
The Lower House has criticised the approach to rising homelessness in the Netherlands. The cabinet says it cannot guarantee that no one will be homeless by 2030, while municipalities warn that shelter and support services are coming under increasing pressure.
12 Nov 2026, 09:25
Zeeman recalls toy cars and children’s vest
The retail chain warns of parts that could pose a choking hazard.
Zeeman is recalling several children’s products because parts may come loose and cause a choking hazard. The products are toy cars and the Romy Active Romance children’s vest.
12 Nov 2026, 07:54
Three perspectives
Appeal begins in Erasmus gunman case
The court of appeal is hearing the case today against Fouad L., who was sentenced to life in prison in 2025 for three murders.
The appeal against Fouad L., the man known as the Erasmus gunman, began in Rotterdam on Thursday. The Public Prosecution Service and the defendant appealed against the ruling sentencing him to life in prison.
12 Nov 2026, 06:55
Politics
Three perspectives
Lower House majority backs tax proposal from PRO and Volt
The amendment has the support of D66 and CDA, but puts further pressure on the coalition with VVD.
The Lower House voted in favour on Thursday of a tax proposal from PRO and Volt. D66 and CDA backed the amendment, while coalition partner VVD opposed it. Prime Minister Rob Jetten said during the debate that his cabinet needs a very serious fresh start.
12 Nov 2026, 20:22
Three perspectives
EU working on new sanctions and support for Ukraine
Von der Leyen wants to present proposals before the next European summit.
The European Commission is working on a 22nd package of sanctions against Russia and a proposal to provide financial support to Ukraine in 2027. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement on Thursday during the meeting of the European Political Community in Dublin.
12 Nov 2026, 13:55
Three perspectives
Lower House votes on Tax Plan today
The cabinet must secure support before the vote for a package whose funding is not yet fully specified.
The Lower House will vote on the 2027 Tax Plan on Thursday, the Dutch government reports. According to the Lower House debate report, the minority cabinet still needs support from other parties and must then also secure a majority in the Senate.
12 Nov 2026, 07:23
World
Three perspectives
Update 14 Nov 2026, 10:45
Zelensky discusses support and peace talks in Dublin
The Ukrainian president spoke with Irish and European leaders about air defence, sanctions and cooperation at sea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed further support for Ukraine and the diplomatic process in Dublin. He met, among others, Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and American envoys who travelled to Ireland from Moscow.
12 Nov 2026, 22:48
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Brazilian judge votes to lift immunity in financial abuse case
Brazil’s Supreme Court is considering an exception intended to strengthen protection for women against financial abuse.
A judge on Brazil’s Supreme Court has voted to remove a legal immunity in property offences against women within domestic relationships. The case will continue to be heard; based on the available sources, a final ruling cannot yet be established.
12 Nov 2026, 21:50
Three perspectives
South African commission hears evidence of criminal infiltration
An intelligence official warns of links between organised crime, politics and state institutions.
A South African intelligence official has warned during the Madlanga Commission that criminal networks have penetrated parts of the state deeply. The testimony concerns possible political influence, corruption and violence within law enforcement.
12 Nov 2026, 21:48
Three perspectives
Update 14 Nov 2026, 10:45
European leaders discuss role in peace talks
The summit in Dublin focuses on Europe’s security role alongside fresh talks on Ukraine.
More than forty European countries met in Dublin on Thursday for talks on the security of the continent. The summit is taking place as the United States seeks to launch fresh talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
12 Nov 2026, 20:48
Three perspectives
New bomb threat emails target 1,800 Italian schools
The government is asking schools not to evacuate automatically when there is no concrete indication of danger.
In Italy, bomb threats were again sent by email to around 1,800 schools on Thursday. The new messages follow Wednesday’s large-scale threat, after which the government tightened the evacuation protocol.
12 Nov 2026, 19:49
Fourteen killed in pile-up in United Arab Emirates
A lorry and several vehicles were involved in the crash in Fujairah, according to police.
Fourteen people have been killed and thirty injured in a road accident in the emirate of Fujairah. Fujairah police and Reuters reported this, based on preliminary information.
12 Nov 2026, 19:20
Washington shooting suspect dies by suicide
One person was killed and four others injured in the shooting.
The suspect in the shooting in Washington, D.C., has died by suicide in an apartment, The Associated Press reports, citing a US police source. According to police, one person was killed and four others injured in the violence.
12 Nov 2026, 18:52
Three perspectives
Spain approves measures to curb high rents
Parliament approves rent restrictions and extra protection against eviction after major protests.
Spain’s parliament on Thursday adopted a package of measures intended to limit rent increases and evictions. The vote followed major demonstrations over the housing crisis.
12 Nov 2026, 18:49
Three perspectives
Update 12 Nov 2026, 18:52
Five people shot in Washington, suspect sought
Police are investigating multiple shooting scenes in the Logan Circle neighbourhood, a short distance from the White House.
Several people were shot in the Logan Circle neighbourhood of Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Police initially reported that four people had been hit; AP later reported five victims and said at least one person had died.
12 Nov 2026, 16:22
Death toll after Brooklyn collapse rises to eight
Emergency services continue searching the rubble of a collapsed building next to a construction site.
At least eight people have died in the collapse of a three-storey building in Brooklyn, according to the mayor of New York. Rescue workers continued searching on Thursday for people who may be trapped beneath the rubble.
12 Nov 2026, 15:52
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Ukraine claims attack on Russian warship
Kyiv says a corvette was hit in a drone attack at the port of Ust-Luga, but there is no independent confirmation.
Ukraine’s security service, the SBU, says Ukrainian drones struck a Russian missile corvette at the Russian Baltic port of Ust-Luga. Russia has reported a fire at the port, but has not confirmed that a warship was hit.
12 Nov 2026, 12:52
Three perspectives
Russian colonel killed in car explosion
Russian authorities are investigating the explosion, while Ukrainian sources describe it as a targeted attack.
A Russian colonel was killed on Thursday after his car exploded in St Petersburg, according to Russian authorities and international media. Nothing has yet been independently established about what happened or who may have ordered it.
12 Nov 2026, 11:55
Bomb alert halts Eurostar services near Calais
French authorities are investigating a bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun station, causing delays for train passengers.
A bomb alert at the French station of Calais-Fréthun caused delays for Eurostar passengers on Thursday. Local authorities said police were investigating the station.
12 Nov 2026, 11:25
Three perspectives
Update 13 Nov 2026, 06:20
Russia and Ukraine launch fresh attacks after talks
The new attacks followed peace talks in Abu Dhabi, as US envoys travelled to Moscow.
Russia and Ukraine launched fresh attacks on each other overnight on Thursday, a day after negotiators concluded their talks in Abu Dhabi. The attacks coincided with the arrival of US envoys in Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
12 Nov 2026, 10:26
Missing Australian teenager found alive after six days
A search in the state of Victoria ended on Thursday with the discovery of the seventeen-year-old boy.
A seventeen-year-old boy was found alive on Thursday after being missing for six days in the Australian wilderness. A police helicopter found him near Walhalla East, in the state of Victoria.
12 Nov 2026, 09:53
Three perspectives
New tanker incident reported in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says an oil tanker caught fire after striking a mine; independent confirmation of what happened is lacking.
Iran says an oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after the vessel struck a sea mine. Reuters describes continuing tanker incidents in the area.
12 Nov 2026, 09:22
Three perspectives
Seoul journalists’ club concerned over Russian detention
The club asks Moscow for clarity over the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage.
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Korea has expressed deep concern over Russia’s detention of a Japanese journalist. The club is calling for clarity about the reason for the detention and for protection of the journalist’s journalistic and legal rights.
12 Nov 2026, 08:51
Three perspectives
Indonesian Vice-President Gibran submits resignation
Gibran Rakabuming Raka has formally submitted his resignation after questions about his suitability for office.
Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to the People's Representative Council on Thursday. His position came under pressure after court cases raised questions about his educational background and eligibility for election.
12 Nov 2026, 08:29
Three perspectives
Israel recalls ambassador from the Netherlands
Ambassador Zvi Aviner Vapni must explain himself in Israel over criticism of ministers and settler violence.
Israel has recalled its ambassador to the Netherlands, Zvi Aviner Vapni, for talks at the Foreign Ministry. The move follows remarks in which he criticised two far-right ministers and violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
12 Nov 2026, 08:28
Three perspectives
Update 13 Nov 2026, 06:20
US wants Russia involved in European security accord
American envoys discuss a possible European element of a settlement on the war in Ukraine in Moscow.
American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin. According to American sources, Washington wants Russia to help shape a new European security accord as part of negotiations on Ukraine.
12 Nov 2026, 08:28
Three perspectives
Update 13 Nov 2026, 06:20
US envoys to Moscow for Ukraine talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will discuss a possible security package for Europe and the end of the war with Vladimir Putin.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow on Thursday for talks with President Vladimir Putin. The meeting follows two days of talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi, which according to AP failed to produce a major breakthrough.
12 Nov 2026, 07:23
Three perspectives
Taiwan sends Acer founder to APEC summit in China
Taipei asks Beijing to treat its delegation on an equal footing in Shenzhen.
Taiwan has appointed Acer founder Stan Shih as its representative at the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Taipei links its participation to the demand that the delegation be able to take part with dignity, safely and on an equal footing.
12 Nov 2026, 06:52
Three perspectives
Six killed in attack on hospital in Khan Younis
An attack on the Nasser Medical Complex also left more than 20 people injured, according to Palestinian emergency services.
Six people were killed in an attack on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis on Thursday, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence. More than 20 others were injured. Israeli sources had not confirmed the attack at the time of publication; an army spokesperson said information was being checked.
12 Nov 2026, 05:53
Three perspectives
Seoul watches possible summit between US, China and Russia
South Korea says a meeting between Trump, Xi and Putin at the APEC summit cannot be ruled out.
South Korea is allowing for the possibility of a summit between the United States, China and Russia during next week’s APEC meeting in Shenzhen. The South Korean presidential office says that issues concerning the Korean Peninsula could also be discussed there, but that considerable uncertainty remains about the precise agenda.
12 Nov 2026, 04:53
Building collapses in Brooklyn: one dead
Rescue workers have pulled several people alive from the rubble.
A three-storey building collapsed in Brooklyn on Wednesday. At least one person was killed and several people were injured, according to US emergency services and media reports.
12 Nov 2026, 01:53
Three perspectives
Democrat wins historic Senate seat in Mississippi
Scott Colom defeats Republican incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith after days of counting provisional and postal votes.
Democrat Scott Colom has won the Senate election in Mississippi, news agency AP reports. He thereby becomes the first Black senator to represent the state in Washington since the Reconstruction era after the American Civil War.
12 Nov 2026, 00:53
Economy
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Germany considers stake in uranium enricher Urenco
According to a German media report, Berlin is examining a multibillion-euro investment in the company jointly owned by the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom.
The German government is reportedly seeking to acquire a stake in uranium enricher Urenco, according to a German media report. No official decision or confirmation from Berlin has yet been found in the available public sources.
12 Nov 2026, 21:49
Three perspectives
Court tightens oversight of Nexperia further
Executives and owner Wingtech must respect the powers of the independent directors.
The court in Amsterdam has imposed additional measures to protect chipmaker Nexperia from interference by its owner, Wingtech. According to Nexperia, Wingtech, Zhang Xuezheng and other directors must respect the powers of the independent directors.
12 Nov 2026, 20:50
Three perspectives
Mercedes freezes new investment in Germany
The carmaker is also examining the closure of German factories because of high production costs.
Mercedes-Benz is putting new investment in Germany on hold for the time being and is examining possible factory closures. This is stated in a memo to employees reported by Reuters and confirmed by German media.
12 Nov 2026, 19:49
Update 12 Nov 2026, 20:50
Nexperia explores sale to new investors
The Dutch chipmaker remains embroiled in a power struggle with its Chinese owner Wingtech.
The court-appointed administrator and share manager of Nexperia are investigating whether investors are interested in acquiring the company or taking a stake in it. Reuters reports this, citing information from Nexperia.
12 Nov 2026, 18:50
China’s JD.com takes over MediaMarkt owner Ceconomy
The takeover gives JD.com control of MediaMarkt and Saturn in Europe.
Chinese online retailer JD.com has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in German retail group Ceconomy. This gives JD.com control of, among others, MediaMarkt and Saturn, Reuters reports.
12 Nov 2026, 18:50
Three perspectives
DNB sees energy transition as economic shock absorber
President Olaf Sleijpen warns at climate summit about climate risks and fluctuating fossil-fuel prices.
De Nederlandsche Bank wants governments and businesses to see the energy transition not only as climate policy, but also as protection against economic shocks. DNB president Olaf Sleijpen said on Thursday at the COP31 climate summit that dependence on fossil fuels can affect inflation, production costs and financial stability.
12 Nov 2026, 14:23
EU agriculture reaches record value in 2025
Production value rose to €558.7 billion, mainly due to the higher value of animal production.
The value of agricultural production in the European Union rose to €558.7 billion in 2025. Eurostat calls this a record, but it is a value at basic prices, not a measure of real production or farmers’ incomes.
12 Nov 2026, 13:52
Poste Italiane reports record result for first nine months
The Italian postal and financial services provider saw revenue and adjusted operating profit rise.
Poste Italiane reported revenue of €10.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026. The company said adjusted operating profit rose by 7 per cent to almost €2.7 billion.
12 Nov 2026, 10:54
Three perspectives
IG Metall prepares for first 24-hour strikes since 2018
Germany’s metalworkers’ union wants to increase pressure on employers in collective bargaining talks.
IG Metall is preparing 24-hour warning strikes for the first time since 2018. The union says negotiations in Germany’s metal and electrical engineering industry are making insufficient progress.
12 Nov 2026, 10:53
South Korea passes 20-million visitor milestone
The country is estimated to have crossed a historic threshold, while tourist card spending rises sharply.
South Korea received more than 20 million foreign visitors this year for the first time, according to a preliminary estimate by the ministry. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism estimates that the threshold was passed on Thursday, after 19.97 million arrivals up to and including Wednesday.
12 Nov 2026, 09:54
Three perspectives
France considers backing Spanish ECB candidate
Pablo Hernández de Cos is seen as a possible successor to Christine Lagarde, but French support has yet to be confirmed.
France may have expressed support for Spanish candidate Pablo Hernández de Cos as the next president of the European Central Bank. Reuters could not immediately verify the report, published by the Financial Times on the basis of four people familiar with the matter.
12 Nov 2026, 09:23
Samsung begins HBM production at campus
The South Korean conglomerate is beginning in Asan to convert its Onyang campus into a centre for memory chips for AI systems.
Samsung Electronics has begun construction of a new high-bandwidth memory production facility in Asan. The company wants to develop the Onyang campus into a major centre for advanced chip packaging and HBM production for AI infrastructure.
12 Nov 2026, 08:25
More companies declared bankrupt in October
Statistics Netherlands recorded 306 declared bankruptcies among companies, institutions and sole traders; the figures are provisional.
In October, 306 bankruptcies were declared in the Netherlands involving companies, institutions and sole traders. This is according to new provisional figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), added to the StatLine table on Thursday.
12 Nov 2026, 07:24
Climate
Three perspectives
COP31 seeks deal between clashing climate interests
Vulnerable countries call for faster emissions cuts, while developing nations demand more climate finance.
At the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, countries’ priorities are visibly colliding. European leaders support greater electrification, developing countries are calling for financial support and fossil-fuel producers are defending the use of oil, gas and coal.
12 Nov 2026, 22:49
Three perspectives
EU produced 2.3 million tonnes of textile waste in 2024
Households were responsible for more than half of the waste; 63 per cent was treated.
The European Union generated 2.3 million tonnes of textile waste in 2024. Eurostat reports that 1.4 million tonnes were treated, but treatment does not automatically mean that textiles were reused as clothing.
12 Nov 2026, 19:18
Three perspectives
EU court rejects seven Polish challenges to climate package
Court of Justice confirms legal basis of elements of Fit for 55.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected seven Polish cases challenging elements of the Fit for 55 climate package. Poland argued that the rules have, among other things, fiscal consequences and affect national energy supplies, but the court viewed the measures primarily as European Union climate and energy policy.
12 Nov 2026, 14:24
Three perspectives
UN: Current climate policy points to 2.8 degrees of warming
The warning comes during the COP31 climate summit, where countries must show how commitments are being implemented.
According to the UN Environment Programme, current climate policy is putting the world on course for warming of around 2.8 degrees this century. The projection was highlighted at the opening of the COP31 leaders’ meeting in Antalya.
12 Nov 2026, 07:53
Three perspectives
Vollenbroek takes Vitens to court over groundwater
Environmental organisations want to limit drinking-water extraction near Den Ham.
Johan Vollenbroek and the Leefbaar Buitengebied foundation have opposed further groundwater extraction near Den Ham. They want Vitens to limit its extraction because of possible consequences for nature and the surrounding area.
12 Nov 2026, 06:53
The Netherlands replaces more than 25 million tiles with greenery
The NK Tegelwippen announces today the final result of the latest edition of the nationwide greening campaign.
According to the NK Tegelwippen counter, the Netherlands has replaced more than 25 million tiles with greenery. The campaign is compiling the final result today and announcing the winning municipalities; the counter stands at 25,305,598 tiles across all editions.
12 Nov 2026, 02:51
Science
Euclid releases first major data set
The European space telescope is making data covering around 1,900 square degrees of the sky available to researchers.
The Euclid mission released its first major public data set on Thursday. The collection contains images, spectra and other measurements covering around 1,900 square degrees of the sky, alongside observations of the so-called Deep Fields.
12 Nov 2026, 12:23
Tech
German drone maker reports cyber-attack
Quantum Systems says an attack has been contained; Bundeswehr does not confirm whether drones were temporarily grounded.
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems says it has fallen victim to a cyber-attack. The company discovered a security incident at the end of October and reports that an internal attack by hostile actors has been contained. According to a report by the Financial Times, the Bundeswehr may have taken drones out of service as a precaution, but the German Defence Ministry has not confirmed this.
12 Nov 2026, 22:24
Major outage hits Outlook and Microsoft 365
Users report problems with email and other Microsoft services; Microsoft is investigating the cause.
A widespread outage affected Outlook and several other Microsoft 365 services on Thursday. Microsoft confirmed that users could experience problems accessing their mailboxes and said it was investigating the impact.
12 Nov 2026, 21:20
Three perspectives
SpaceX denies new restriction on Starlink in Ukraine
President Zelensky says Ukrainian units are again reporting major disruptions.
SpaceX denies restricting Ukraine’s access to Starlink again. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says military units reported significant disruptions to the service on Thursday.
12 Nov 2026, 20:49
AMD fixes bug that put unnecessary strain on SSDs
A new Radeon driver should stop excessive writes to system drives.
AMD has fixed a problem that caused certain Radeon drivers to continually write data to an SSD. The company recommends that users of affected Radeon cards install the new Adrenalin 26.11.1 driver.
12 Nov 2026, 20:21
Three perspectives
Police secure 6.4 million stolen records
International operation against malware network also exposed ransomware infrastructure, according to police.
More than 6.4 million stolen personal records have been secured, according to Dutch police, during the international cyber operation in which more than a hundred servers were taken offline. The new information gives a clearer picture of the network’s possible scale, but does not say exactly how many victims there are.
12 Nov 2026, 19:48
Update 13 Nov 2026, 12:58
Jensen Huang leaves Nvidia with immediate effect
Chief financial officer Colette Kress takes over on an interim basis following reports of affairs and security concerns.
Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia’s chief executive with immediate effect on Thursday. The company appointed chief financial officer Colette Kress as interim chief executive, while board chairman Harvey C. Jones will take on a new role within the board.
12 Nov 2026, 15:27
Update 12 Nov 2026, 19:48
International cyber operation takes 102 servers offline
Police and prosecutors say they have secured 6.4 million datasets containing stolen information.
An international police operation has taken 102 servers offline that were used by malware networks. Europol says 6.4 million datasets containing victims’ information have been secured and that those affected are being alerted through various services.
12 Nov 2026, 15:25
Three perspectives
Nintendo takes 144 GitHub repositories offline
The takedown targets firmware for modchips that bypass the security of the original Switch.
Nintendo asked GitHub to remove repositories containing firmware for Switch modchips. GitHub subsequently disabled a network of 144 related repositories, according to the public DMCA notice and independent reporting.
12 Nov 2026, 12:22
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Update 12 Nov 2026, 20:49
New Starlink problems hamper Ukraine’s air defence
According to Ukrainian sources, the satellite connection has slowed again, but it is unclear whether SpaceX has publicly explained the new report.
Ukraine is reporting fresh problems with Starlink, the satellite connection the country uses for military communications and drone operations. President Volodymyr Zelensky says the disruption is making it harder to intercept Russian drones.
12 Nov 2026, 11:24
Three perspectives
Brazilian election court fines Meta over incomplete information
Meta fined 7.5 million Brazilian real, but court finds no evidence of deliberate election interference.
Brazil’s highest election court has fined Meta for failing to fully comply with court orders during the presidential election. According to the court, there is so far no evidence that Meta deliberately tried to influence the election result.
12 Nov 2026, 11:23
Three perspectives
Belgium sees no evidence yet of Iranian cyberattack
France does see a link to Iran in attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems, but Belgian services remain cautious.
Belgium says it has no indications that Iran is behind the cyberattacks on supermarkets’ refrigeration systems. France, by contrast, is investigating possible Iranian involvement, giving the incidents a geopolitical dimension.
12 Nov 2026, 10:56
Apache releases security update; link to HTTP/2 unconfirmed
The new version of Apache HTTP Server is intended to fix a vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute code remotely.
The Apache HTTP Server project has released version 2.4.71. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution. Whether the problem lies in HTTP/2 has not been confirmed.
12 Nov 2026, 10:56
Few free sources
Huawei announces new phone brand for next week
Executive Richard Yu announced the sub-brand, but details about devices and availability are still lacking.
Huawei plans to unveil a new phone sub-brand on 20 November. Executive Richard Yu announced this via the Chinese social platform Weibo, but Huawei has not yet publicly provided details about the products or their international availability.
12 Nov 2026, 10:23
GrapheneOS likely coming to Pixel 11 after all
The privacy-focused Android variant expects support once Android 17 QPR2 provides the necessary security feature.
GrapheneOS appears set to support the Google Pixel 11 series after all. A recent update on the project forum says support will probably be possible in December, depending on the arrival of hardware-based memory protection in Android 17 QPR2.
12 Nov 2026, 08:26
Three perspectives
Update 13 Nov 2026, 12:58
Nvidia board discusses departure of chief executive Jensen Huang
Reuters reports that directors met after US media reported a possible change of power.
Nvidia’s board discussed on Wednesday whether chief executive Jensen Huang should leave, Reuters reports, citing a source familiar with the matter. The issue has thus shifted from political criticism and investigation to a direct boardroom crisis at one of the most important companies in the global AI industry.
12 Nov 2026, 06:25
Education
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Leiden bars GNSV from EL CID information fair
The university is said to have provisionally excluded the student association following a report by AIVD and NCTV.
Leiden University is provisionally barring the Groot Nederlandse Studentenvereniging from the information fair during EL CID induction week. This was reported by regional news organisation Sleutelstad, which says the decision followed a report in which the association was classified as far-right extremist.
12 Nov 2026, 14:56
Three perspectives
German Bundestag backs law for earlier support for children
The law requires language and developmental assessments and directs extra support to vulnerable childcare centres.
The German Bundestag approved a bill on Thursday for earlier language and developmental support for young children. The law was backed by CDU/CSU, SPD and AfD; the Greens and Die Linke voted against it.
12 Nov 2026, 11:53
Three perspectives
German Bundestag votes on early development assessment for young children
A bill would require earlier identification of language and developmental delays in young children.
The German Bundestag votes on Thursday on a law intended to assess young children’s development at an earlier stage. According to the Bundestag, it would require language and developmental levels to be established by no later than the age of five, followed by targeted support.
12 Nov 2026, 06:21
Books
Judith Fanto’s Narcis wins NS Publieksprijs
The novel received the most votes of the six nominated books.
Judith Fanto has won the 2026 NS Publieksprijs with her novel Narcis. This was announced on Thursday on the television programme EenVandaag.
12 Nov 2026, 20:19
Social
Few free sources
Three perspectives
Japan acts against TikTok trend at police stations
Young people film provocations at police stations and post the footage online; police warn that it is no longer an innocent prank.
A social media trend is spreading in Japan in which young people challenge officers at police stations and film the action. Police are taking action against participants.
12 Nov 2026, 11:22
Sports
Three perspectives
Finland restricts access for Russian athletes
From 16 November, the measure will also apply to Russians competing under a neutral flag.
Finland is to further restrict access for Russian athletes. From 16 November, visas and border decisions will be tightened for Russians coming to Finland for short-term work, including professional athletes. The measure also applies to athletes competing under neutral status.
12 Nov 2026, 22:23
US judge allows UEFA investigation into Infantino
FIFA subsidiaries may not intervene in a case concerning evidence over an abandoned commercial plan.
A US judge on Thursday rejected an attempt by American FIFA subsidiaries to intervene in a UEFA investigation. The investigation is intended to produce evidence for a possible criminal case in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over an abandoned plan to sell commercial rights connected to the World Cup.
12 Nov 2026, 22:22
Record number of shoulder injuries among Dutch athletes
VeiligheidNL recorded 530,000 shoulder injuries in 2025, but the risk per hour of sport did not rise.
Dutch athletes sustained a record number of shoulder injuries in 2025. According to VeiligheidNL, there were 530,000 cases, partly because people in the Netherlands have been taking part in more hours of sport and sports such as padel and hyrox have become more popular.
12 Nov 2026, 08:54