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Two suspects arrested over rail incidents investigation

The Public Prosecution Service suspects a man and a woman of sharing information about causing disruption to the rail network on Prinsjesdag.

Two people were arrested on Thursday as part of an investigation into rail incidents on Prinsjesdag. The man and woman were released the same day but remain suspects.

13 Nov 2026, 20:55

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Investigating judge extends pre-trial detention of nine Rotterdam suspects

The suspects are among other things suspected of participation in a criminal organisation and money laundering.

Nine suspects in a Rotterdam drugs investigation will remain in custody for a further fourteen days. The investigating judge decided this on Thursday.

13 Nov 2026, 20:55

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Curaçao seeks justice cooperation with El Salvador

The proposed cooperation is intended to tackle organised crime and public-safety problems, but raises questions about human rights.

Curaçao wants to cooperate with El Salvador in the fields of justice and public safety. The proposal concerns a statement of intent. Human rights organisations are critical of El Salvador’s approach.

13 Nov 2026, 17:26

Police find 3D-printed weapons in Eindhoven home

Weapons-like objects, printers and narcotics were also found during a raid.

Police found several 3D-printed weapons during a raid on a home in Eindhoven. Objects resembling real firearms, two 3D printers and narcotics were also found.

13 Nov 2026, 14:29

Aircraft from Amsterdam hits runway while landing at Heathrow

The crew abandoned the landing after the tail of a British Airways aircraft struck the runway.

A British Airways aircraft, possibly an Airbus A321neo, struck the runway with its tail while landing at London Heathrow on Thursday. The crew abandoned the landing; the aircraft then landed safely on its second attempt.

13 Nov 2026, 14:27

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State pension age to remain at 67 years and three months in 2032

According to Statistics Netherlands, life expectancy for 65-year-olds is rising less quickly than needed for a further increase.

The state pension age is likely to remain at 67 years and three months in 2032. Statistics Netherlands expects 65-year-olds to live for an average of a further 21.08 years that year.

13 Nov 2026, 10:22

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Income loss after first child narrows

Mothers who had their first child between 2016 and 2018 earned an average of 33 per cent less from work six years later.

Women’s income loss after the birth of their first child has narrowed, according to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Among women who became mothers between 2016 and 2018, income from work was 32.8 per cent lower six years later than in the year before the birth; among men, it was 3.1 per cent lower.

13 Nov 2026, 09:51

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Coastguard searches for possibly missing sailing yacht off Terschelling

Four people are believed to be on board; the condition of those aboard is unknown.

The Coastguard began a search on Thursday for a red sailing yacht that may be sailing off Terschelling with four people on board. Someone waiting ashore had been unable to contact those aboard for around 24 hours.

13 Nov 2026, 08:19

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Cabinet remains together for now after crisis talks

Prime Minister Jetten and his coalition partners have discussed the future of their cooperation.

The coalition partners have held crisis talks about the future of the Jetten cabinet. It remains uncertain whether they have reached agreement on continuing their cooperation.

13 Nov 2026, 19:43

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Jetten tries to hold coalition together

The prime minister is speaking to VVD deputy prime minister Yeşilgöz and CDA deputy prime minister Van den Brink about the dispute following the tax debate.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten is consulting his two deputy prime ministers on Friday about the coalition’s future. The talks follow an escalation over the Tax Plan, which has put particular strain on relations between the VVD and the other coalition parties.

13 Nov 2026, 12:00

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Jetten seeks way forward for shaky coalition

The prime minister wants to continue with D66, VVD and CDA, but the VVD is keeping its position open after the tax debate.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten is holding crisis talks on Friday about the future of his cabinet. He has said he wants a serious restart with D66, VVD and CDA, while the VVD objects to the tax deal that D66 and CDA struck with opposition parties.

13 Nov 2026, 06:50

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Brazilian Senate provisionally approves fiscal plan

The proposal could improve the public finances by up to 56.1 billion real in 2027, but has not yet been finally adopted.

Brazil’s Senate on Thursday approved the main part of a fiscal adjustment plan by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The proposal passed by 45 votes to 31; four amendments still have to be considered.

13 Nov 2026, 02:47

FAA temporarily halts all US departures

A rare nationwide flight stoppage was declared because of exceptional circumstances and safety concerns.

The US aviation authority FAA temporarily halted all departures in the United States on Friday evening. The cause has not yet been fully clarified; according to the FAA, it concerns exceptional circumstances and safety.

13 Nov 2026, 22:25

Pope Leo XIV returns to his former diocese

In Chiclayo, large crowds welcomed the pope during his first visit to the Peruvian city since his election.

Pope Leo XIV returned to Chiclayo on Friday, the Peruvian city where he was bishop for years. His visit drew large crowds and held particular significance in Peru because the pope spent an important part of his ecclesiastical career there.

13 Nov 2026, 22:24

Tanker collides with river cruise ship in New Orleans

Rescue services were called into action after the American Heritage began to sink partially.

A tanker collided with a river cruise ship on the Mississippi near New Orleans on Friday. According to US authorities, more than 129 people were aboard the cruise ship; rescue services were called into action immediately.

13 Nov 2026, 21:55

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Five countries and EU to represent Europe in Ukraine talks

The European representation is intended to prevent Washington and Moscow deciding the continent’s future without European input.

Europe is sending a team of representatives to the next talks on the war in Ukraine. Alongside the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Poland will take part, EU Council President António Costa announced on Friday after consultations in Dublin.

13 Nov 2026, 19:13

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IAEA sees scope to improve safety at Korean reactor

An international inspection mission examined Kori 2 reactor near Busan and identified opportunities for further improvement in operational safety.

An inspection team from the international nuclear watchdog IAEA has completed its investigation at Kori 2 reactor in Busan. According to available reporting, the team found commitment to operational safety, but said further improvements were needed.

13 Nov 2026, 18:15

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Russian attacks knock out power grid across half of Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities say several regions have been affected as the country prepares for winter.

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure caused power cuts in roughly half of the regions on Friday. Associated Press reported this, citing Ukraine’s Deputy Energy Minister Artem Nekrasov.

13 Nov 2026, 17:29

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Palestinian doctor asks court to get family out of Gaza

The Belgian state is being sued because Mohammed Ayesh’s wife and four children are trapped in Gaza despite holding Belgian visas.

A Palestinian doctor recognised as a refugee in Belgium is asking the Brussels court to evacuate his family from Gaza. The case was filed on Friday; according to reports, his wife and four children have Belgian family-reunification visas but cannot leave Gaza.

13 Nov 2026, 16:55

Storms cause flooding and evacuations in Italy

Residents have been evacuated in Liguria after landslides, while several regions remain under heightened alert.

Italy’s civil protection agency warned on Friday of heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Italy. Residents in the province of Genoa have been evacuated after landslides; the Italian authorities are preparing for flooding and other weather-related damage in several regions.

13 Nov 2026, 16:26

At least 24 killed in bus and lorry crash in India

Authorities say three children are among the victims; eleven people were injured.

At least 24 people were killed in a collision between a bus and a lorry in the Indian state of Assam on Friday. Authorities said eleven others were injured; police are investigating the cause of the crash.

13 Nov 2026, 15:25

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German Bundestag grants secret services greater powers

The reform expands options for cyber investigations and data storage, but draws criticism over privacy and oversight.

The German Bundestag passed a broad reform of the law governing the secret services on Friday. The new rules give the Bundesnachrichtendienst and the Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz greater scope in the digital domain and for retaining data.

13 Nov 2026, 15:00

Car explodes in Moscow near former Ukrainian adviser

Russian authorities have opened an investigation after a car belonging to Sergei Zavorotny exploded in southern Moscow.

A car exploded in Moscow on Friday that, according to Russian media, belonged to Sergei Zavorotny, a journalist and former spokesman for a Ukrainian prime minister. Zavorotny was seriously injured, according to initial reports; Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation.

13 Nov 2026, 11:59

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Israeli attacks hit multiple locations in southern Lebanon

Lebanese sources reported air strikes, shelling and drone flights near Beirut.

Israeli troops attacked multiple locations in southern Lebanon on Thursday, the Lebanese official news agency NNA reported, according to Anadolu Agency. The reports refer to air strikes, artillery fire and low-flying drones, but independent confirmation of all individual reports is lacking.

13 Nov 2026, 11:21

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France investigates new series of bomb threats

An alarm at Calais station and reports at schools are part of a broader European wave of false threats.

A bomb threat temporarily halted rail traffic at Calais station on Thursday. France and other European countries have seen more false reports in recent days, but no link to foreign powers has been established.

13 Nov 2026, 10:49

Nineteen migrants rescued from a flooded river in Italy

Emergency services brought everyone to safety on Thursday from the riverbed of the Roja near Ventimiglia, on the border with France.

Nineteen migrants were rescued on Thursday after heavy rainfall caused the Roja near Ventimiglia to rise rapidly. Initial reports spoke of people missing, but Italian emergency services later said everyone had been brought out of the flooded area.

13 Nov 2026, 10:49

Russian attack hits hospital in Kyiv

Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital killed two people and injured six, according to the mayor.

Russian missiles hit Kyiv overnight from Thursday to Friday, Mayor Vitali Klitsjko reports. A maternity clinic was damaged; according to the mayor, two people were killed and six injured in the city.

13 Nov 2026, 09:49

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South Korea and UN discuss nuclear weapons and military AI

The talks covered North Korea’s nuclear programme and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

South Korean government officials spoke with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs on Friday about North Korea’s nuclear programme. The responsible use of artificial intelligence in military applications was also on the agenda.

13 Nov 2026, 09:19

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Pakistani court charges deputy prime minister’s grandson

Eight suspects have been formally charged in a case involving the abduction, extortion and sexual assault of two foreign women.

A court in Lahore has formally charged eight people in a case involving the abduction and mistreatment of two foreign women. According to local media, they include the grandson of Ishaq Dar, whom they describe as Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister.

13 Nov 2026, 09:18

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Russian attack on Odesa kills one

According to Ukrainian authorities, at least ten people were injured, including a child.

One person was killed and at least ten people were injured in a Russian attack on Odesa, according to Ukrainian authorities. The Ukrainian news organisation Ukrinform reports that a child was among the injured.

13 Nov 2026, 08:20

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South Korea and Indonesia expand KF-21 cooperation

KAI and PTDI sign three memoranda on production, simulators and aviation.

South Korean aircraft manufacturer KAI and Indonesian state-owned company PTDI are expanding their cooperation on the KF-21. According to South Korean and Indonesian trade media, the companies signed three memoranda covering, among other things, component production, simulators and further aviation development.

13 Nov 2026, 07:51

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German budget committee completes 2027 budget

Plans provide for more than €210 billion in new borrowing.

Germany's budget committee has completed the federal budget for 2027. According to Reuters, total new borrowing will exceed €210 billion, which would give Germany one of its largest borrowing programmes since the Second World War.

13 Nov 2026, 07:50

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South Korea promises capital market reform

President Lee Jae-myung wants to restore confidence in Korean shares and take tougher action against market abuses.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has again announced capital market reforms. He wants to tackle the so-called Korea Discount: the phenomenon whereby, according to the government, South Korean companies are valued lower than comparable businesses elsewhere.

13 Nov 2026, 07:18

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US reports record number of deportations under Trump

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it deported more than 483,000 people in the past financial year.

The US immigration agency ICE has reported a record number of deportations in financial year 2026. According to the Department of Homeland Security, more than 483,000 people were removed from the United States, the highest number in ICE’s 23-year history.

13 Nov 2026, 06:48

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Drone attack kills two people in Sumy region

Ukrainian authorities say people were killed in Sumy and wounded in Rivne.

Two people were killed in Russian drone attacks in Ukraine on Friday, according to local authorities, in the Sumy region. In the north-western city of Rivne, five people were injured when a drone struck an apartment building, according to Ukrainian officials.

13 Nov 2026, 06:20

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Iran claims attack on US radar in Bahrain

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it attacked a US early-warning system, but there has been no confirmation from Washington or Manama.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Friday that it had attacked a US early-warning radar in Bahrain. Iran said the action was retaliation for an attack on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran; the United States and Bahrain have not yet confirmed the claim.

13 Nov 2026, 05:49

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Europe may join next Ukraine talks

A US envoy says Vladimir Putin has agreed to European participation in a further round of negotiations.

Europe will have a seat at the table at the next talks on the war in Ukraine, according to the United States. A US envoy says Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed, but the format for that participation has not yet been worked out.

13 Nov 2026, 01:49

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Canada threatens to take Stellantis to court over car plant

Ottawa says the sale of the mothballed Brampton plant breaches agreements on hundreds of millions in support.

The Canadian government is threatening to take carmaker Stellantis to court over the sale of a plant in Brampton, Ontario. Ottawa says the company breached the terms of a support agreement by relocating planned electric-vehicle production.

13 Nov 2026, 19:12

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Russian diesel has not reached the United States

Tankers due to deliver under the Trump–Putin deal have not yet reached US ports.

No Russian diesel has yet arrived in the United States, despite the agreement reached by President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin last month. Several tankers have changed course or are waiting for orders, while US companies remain uncertain about the legal consequences.

13 Nov 2026, 18:16

German corporate insolvencies continue to rise

Destatis recorded 2,067 corporate insolvency applications in August, 4.4 per cent more than a year earlier.

The number of corporate insolvency applications in Germany rose again in August. According to the German statistics office Destatis, 2,067 applications were recorded, while the total for the first eight months of 2026 was 6.6 per cent higher than in the same period last year.

13 Nov 2026, 14:56

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ACM warns solar-panel owners of lower returns

Net metering ends in 2027, while differences between energy contracts remain substantial.

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is warning households with solar panels to review their energy contracts. From 1 January 2027, they will no longer be able to offset electricity fed back into the grid against electricity taken from it.

13 Nov 2026, 13:56

DHL to raise some parcel prices from January

The German parcel service will adjust private-customer rates from 1 January 2027, while popular online prices remain unchanged.

Deutsche Post DHL will raise a number of prices for private-customer parcels and small consignments from 1 January 2027. According to the company, the prices of the widely used online products DHL Paket 2 kg and DHL Paket 5 kg will remain at €6.19 and €7.69 respectively.

13 Nov 2026, 13:27

IEA sees oil-market surplus again for first time

Recovery in Gulf exports pushes down oil prices, but diesel remains far more expensive than before the war.

Global oil supply exceeded demand in October for the first time since the outbreak of the war in Iran, the International Energy Agency reports. The market is cautiously easing as exports from the Gulf recover faster than oil demand.

13 Nov 2026, 12:26

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Belgium makes repairs more attractive

Belgium’s Lower House has passed a law giving consumers more rights when repairing household appliances and electronics.

Belgium’s Lower House passed a law on Thursday implementing the European directive on the right to repair. Under certain conditions, the new rules provide a right to repair and a longer guarantee when repair is chosen instead of replacement. It is not yet clear when the Belgian rules will come into force.

13 Nov 2026, 11:57

Cartier owner sees jewellery sales rise further

Richemont reports higher quarterly sales, driven mainly by its jewellery brands.

Swiss luxury group Richemont sold more in the quarter to the end of September than a year earlier. Revenue from its jewellery division grew by 14 per cent and that of its watch brands by 12 per cent, measured at constant exchange rates.

13 Nov 2026, 09:48

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German cartel watchdog investigates PayPal payment rules

According to the preliminary assessment, PayPal’s terms may disadvantage cheaper payment methods.

Germany’s cartel watchdog suspects PayPal of restricting competition between online payment services. The proceedings concern a ban that has prevented online shops since 2018 from charging customers a separate surcharge for PayPal payments.

13 Nov 2026, 08:21

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German climate activists demonstrate in dozens of locations

Fridays for Future links nationwide protests to the COP31 climate conference and calls for more funding for climate adaptation.

Climate demonstrations were held in dozens of locations across Germany on Friday. The actions coincide with the international COP31 climate conference in Turkey.

13 Nov 2026, 20:54

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EU gives industry more room in emissions trading

Negotiators want to allocate around 120 million additional free allowances up to 2030.

The European Parliament and EU countries have reached an agreement on additional free emissions allowances for industry. According to reports on the deal, it concerns around 120 million allowances for the 2026–2030 period.

13 Nov 2026, 11:21

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Delhi again falls into the most severe smog category

The official air quality index rose to 403 on Friday, after three days of further deterioration.

Air quality in the Indian capital Delhi deteriorated on Friday to the ‘severe’ category. The official index stood at 403, while individual monitoring stations recorded readings above 450.

13 Nov 2026, 10:52

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Public charging to be adjusted when electricity grid is busy

In parts of the Netherlands, charging points may temporarily charge more slowly or pause when the grid is at risk of becoming overloaded.

Public charging points in Flevoland, Gelderland and Utrecht have been able to adjust their charging capacity to congestion on the electricity grid since Thursday. According to Netbeheer Nederland, the measure should smooth out peaks without taking charging points permanently out of service.

13 Nov 2026, 07:20

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Elephant population may be reaching social tipping point

Researchers observe smaller and less connected groups emerging after prolonged population decline.

A twelve-year study of wild Asian elephants in Sri Lanka describes a possible social tipping point. As the population became smaller, social networks fragmented and smaller, less connected groups emerged.

13 Nov 2026, 09:21

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New simulation offers detailed view of the young universe

The model traces the formation of the first stars and galaxies, but is not a direct observation.

A new computer simulation shows how the universe may have developed during its early billions of years. Among other things, the model traces the transition from a dark, almost starless period to the formation of the first stars and galaxies.

13 Nov 2026, 07:50

Maersk reports new data breach after ransomware attack

The shipping company says attackers accessed an outdated IT system, but does not expect any disruption to services for now.

Maersk is investigating a cyber incident in which, according to the company, attackers extracted data from an outdated IT system. The Danish transport company says customers can continue booking and managing shipments as normal for now.

13 Nov 2026, 21:25

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Netherlands to redistribute mobile frequencies

Licences for important 4G and 5G bands expire in 2030; the government is aiming for a new allocation in 2029.

The Netherlands intends to redistribute frequencies for mobile communications after 2030 through an auction or comparative assessment. State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts wants to reissue the existing licences in the first half of 2029.

13 Nov 2026, 21:24

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GGPoker reports data breach at poker site

The company says identity documents and player balances were not taken, but independent confirmation is lacking.

Online poker site GGPoker has reported a data breach. The company says players’ identity documents and funds were not affected, but the technical cause and scale of the incident have not yet been independently established.

13 Nov 2026, 21:23

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OpenAI lets AI pay on user's behalf with digital wallet

ChatGPT Wallet stores card details and asks for the user's approval for each payment.

OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Wallet, a digital wallet that allows an AI assistant to handle purchases on users' behalf. The service is initially available only to Pro users in the United States with certain US payment cards.

13 Nov 2026, 19:13

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Investigation exposes new gaps in Nvidia export controls

A Chinese company and a university may have gained access to advanced Nvidia chips despite US restrictions.

New reporting is raising questions about enforcement of US export restrictions on Nvidia chips to China. Reuters reports that a Chinese university bought H200 processors despite being on a US blacklist; an Nvidia business partner is also under scrutiny.

13 Nov 2026, 12:58

Wolfenstein 3 officially in development

MachineGames is working on a third instalment in the modern series, but no release date has yet been announced.

MachineGames is officially working on Wolfenstein 3. Xbox executive Asha Sharma confirmed the development during the celebration of 25 years of Xbox, without announcing a release date.

13 Nov 2026, 10:50

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Senate wants to hear from Huang and Lutnick

The US Senate wants explanations about Nvidia, China and the enforcement of export rules for advanced chips.

A committee of the US Senate has summoned former Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for questioning over the issue involving Nvidia and China. The move follows reports of possible security risks, the export of AI chips and contacts with a Singaporean company.

13 Nov 2026, 08:49

Google opens pre-orders for Gemini glasses outside Europe

The smart glasses work with Gemini, have a camera and will initially be available only in the United States and South Korea.

Google and Samsung have begun pre-orders for smart glasses with Gemini. The models cost from $395 and will be delivered from 10 December, but will initially not be available in Europe.

13 Nov 2026, 08:49

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EU leaders discuss AI opportunities and risks today

In Dublin, government leaders seek a European course for innovation, security and digital independence.

EU leaders will discuss the strategic consequences of artificial intelligence together for the first time in Dublin on Friday. The agenda covers both economic opportunities and the implications for fundamental rights, the labour market, security and trust.

13 Nov 2026, 05:17

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FBI: North Korean hackers stole more than $400 million

A campaign using fake video calls and deepfakes is believed to have stolen hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency over eighteen months.

North Korean hackers have stolen more than $400 million in cryptocurrency over the past eighteen months. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported this, naming the campaign FaceStealer and seizing infrastructure.

13 Nov 2026, 04:48

Global tuberculosis figures fall, but pace remains too slow

WHO reports less illness and fewer deaths, while funding and drug-resistant tuberculosis remain major obstacles.

Worldwide, fewer people fell ill and fewer people died from tuberculosis in 2025 than earlier in the decade. That is according to the World Health Organization’s new Global Tuberculosis Report, which also warns that progress is lagging behind international targets.

13 Nov 2026, 17:25

Lidl recalls milk over possible bacteria

The warning applies to one batch of Milbona UHT whole milk with a best-before date of 5 July 2027.

Lidl Netherlands is withdrawing a batch of Milbona UHT whole milk from sale because the product may contain harmful bacteria. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) advises consumers not to drink the milk.

13 Nov 2026, 15:57

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First 2027 health insurance premiums rise sharply

DSW and Stad Holland are raising their basic premiums by 9.3 and 7.1 per cent respectively.

The first known health insurance premiums for 2027 are clearly higher than this year. From January, DSW will charge €173.25 a month and Stad Holland €176.50, but around midnight most insurers had yet to announce definitive figures.

13 Nov 2026, 00:49

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Gazan student files complaint against lecturer in Maastricht

The student accuses associate professor Amanda Kluveld of libel and reputational damage.

A Palestinian student at Maastricht University has filed a complaint against associate professor Amanda Kluveld. According to his legal support organisation, she spread inaccurate claims about his involvement in the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023.

13 Nov 2026, 13:58

NPO Klassiek broadcasts Game Music Top 50 for the first time

Ocarina of Time tops the new chart, which puts game music at the centre as a cultural genre.

NPO Klassiek broadcast a Game Music Top 50 for the first time on Friday. The chart was presented live from Beeld & Geluid in Hilversum.

13 Nov 2026, 20:53

Corda Arena opens as new technology venue in Hasselt

The multifunctional arena combines business events, culture and digital productions.

The Corda Arena officially opened in Hasselt on Friday. The new venue at Corda Campus is aimed at conferences, corporate events, live performances and digital productions.

13 Nov 2026, 18:13

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Film on abuse in classical music comes to The Hague

The documentary Dear Lara will be screened this weekend at the International Film Festival The Hague.

The documentary Dear Lara, about sexual abuse and institutional responsibility in classical music, is on the programme of the International Film Festival The Hague this weekend. The film will be shown there in an international context, with Dutch violinist Mascha van Sloten among those involved in the project.

13 Nov 2026, 11:58

Darth Vader’s lightsaber fetches record sum

The film prop from the famous confrontation with Luke Skywalker sold for $4.875 million.

The lightsaber used by Darth Vader in Star Wars has sold at auction for $4.875 million. According to auction house Heritage Auctions, that is a record for a prop from the film series.

13 Nov 2026, 21:52

Depardieu withdraws appeal against suspended sentence

The conviction to 18 months’ suspended imprisonment is therefore final, French media report.

Gérard Depardieu will not appeal against his conviction for sexual assault. The French actor was sentenced to 18 months’ suspended imprisonment. The ruling is said to date from 2025.

13 Nov 2026, 14:25

Stand Up brings life with a disability to the cinema

Mari Sanders's new Dutch feature film has been showing since Thursday, highlighting independence and representation.

The Dutch feature film Stand Up was released in cinemas on Thursday. Director Mari Sanders tells the story of Vera, who ends up in a wheelchair after an accident and must reshape her life.

13 Nov 2026, 10:51

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European news agencies expel Russian TASS

The EANA umbrella organisation no longer includes the Russian state agency in European cooperation.

The European Alliance of News Agencies has expelled the Russian state news agency TASS from the organisation. The exclusion follows years in which TASS had already been suspended over concerns about independent reporting.

13 Nov 2026, 10:19