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Dutch police arrest suspected member of group that claimed FBI hack
The suspect, 24, was arrested before the alleged cyber attack took place.
September 29, 2026Dutch 'reformed hacker' arrested in ShinyHunters investigation, police and boss say - Reuters
Dutch 'reformed hacker' arrested in ShinyHunters investigation, police and boss say Reuters
September 28, 2026Fernandes, Gakpo & Dorgu join injury list
Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu all join the international break's high-profile injury list after suffering issues that have curtailed their involvement in Nations League matches.
September 27, 2026'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
September 23, 2026'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row
Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?
September 21, 2026Smith wins World Series of Darts Finals as Littler run ends
England's Ross Smith shocks Wales' Gerwyn Price to win World Series of Darts Finals as Luke Littler's clean-sweep dream ends in last eight in Amsterdam.
September 20, 2026Littler could boycott Dutch events over booing
Luke Littler threatens a boycott of playing in the Netherlands after being booed and whistled at the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
September 20, 2026Littler seals dramatic final-leg win over Aspinall
World champion Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall 10-9 to reach the last eight of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
September 19, 2026From near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate 125th anniversary
From obscurity and near oblivion to Premier League and Europe - Brighton celebrate their 125th anniversary.
September 19, 2026Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals
World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.
September 18, 2026How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage
After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athletics championships. So, how did we get here?
September 18, 2026Champion Van Gerwen loses in first round to Gurney
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen falls to a 6-5 defeat by Daryl Gurney in the opening round of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.
September 17, 2026Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.
September 17, 2026Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
September 15, 2026Ex-Tottenham midfielder Bissouma set to join Ajax
Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is on the verge of joining Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.
September 15, 2026Harry Styles extends tour, with Kylie as a support act
The pop star will play 25 more dates on his Together, Together tour, including three in the London.
September 10, 2026Dutch FA calls for complete FIFA overhaul, proposes global summit in Amsterdam - Reuters
Dutch FA calls for complete FIFA overhaul, proposes global summit in Amsterdam Reuters
August 30, 2026Big names on and off the pitch - what is European T20 Premier League?
The Belfast Wolves and Dublin Guardians will play their first game of the European T20 Premier League in Voorburg on Thursday.
August 26, 2026Scott's World title aim after testing personal period
Olympic champion Hannah Scott is preparing for the World Championships in Amsterdam which begin on Tuesday after her "most successful winter of training so far".
August 24, 2026Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.
August 20, 2026England beat Wales to finish top of World Cup pool
England underline their credentials as potential Hockey World Cup winners by sealing top spot in Pool D with an 8-2 win over Wales.
August 19, 2026Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
August 17, 2026Slot to stay in club football after Netherlands talks
Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms talks for Netherlands managerial vacancy but says his next job will be in club football.
August 12, 2026Pritchard eyes world title defence after Euro win
The 34-year-old from Mumbles, near Swansea will head to Amsterdam having overcome a freak pre-Europeans injury to retain his title in Italy.
August 8, 2026A wanted man - but would Liverpool's Gakpo be a good fit at Spurs?
The data behind Tottenham's interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and how he could fit into Roberto de Zerbi’s side.
August 6, 2026Thousands in Amsterdam for boisterous WorldPride in shadow of Berlin attack - Reuters
Thousands in Amsterdam for boisterous WorldPride in shadow of Berlin attack Reuters
August 1, 2026Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
July 9, 2026Newcastle sign teenager Steur from Ajax for £23m
Newcastle United sign teenage midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax in a deal worth up to £23m.
July 9, 2026From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
June 23, 2026Netherlands to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite ASML dispute - Reuters
Netherlands to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite ASML dispute Reuters
June 23, 2026Jack Savoretti on 'leaning into a midlife crisis'
The singer reflects on 20 years as a musician and how moving to Oxfordshire helped his music.
June 19, 2026Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
June 13, 2026US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
May 11, 2026Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
May 11, 2026One of repatriated French passengers from hantavirus-hit ship has symptoms, PM says - Reuters
One of repatriated French passengers from hantavirus-hit ship has symptoms, PM says Reuters
May 10, 2026All passengers on hantavirus-hit ship considered high-risk contacts, EU health agency says - Reuters
All passengers on hantavirus-hit ship considered high-risk contacts, EU health agency says Reuters
May 10, 2026European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship - Reuters
European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship Reuters
May 9, 2026Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive.
May 7, 2026Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.
May 6, 2026Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
May 5, 2026ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte - Reuters
ICC judges reject bid to release former Philippine President Duterte Reuters
April 22, 2026Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact - Reuters
Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact Reuters
April 16, 2026Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two - Reuters
Iran war brings US close to net crude exporter for first time since World War Two Reuters
April 16, 2026Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software - Reuters
Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software Reuters
April 13, 2026Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore - Reuters
Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore Reuters
April 10, 2026Dancer with MND performs on stage again through digital avatar
Breanna Olson said brainwave tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection she felt had gone.
April 10, 2026EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
April 9, 2026Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
April 7, 2026US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others - Reuters
US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others Reuters
April 3, 2026Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
March 30, 2026No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.
March 28, 2026Has banning phones improved performance at Dutch schools?
Two years ago the Netherlands banned phones in schools. Now the government wants to go further, pushing to restrict social media for under‑16s.
March 25, 2026Amsterdam police probe new blast claimed by same group that claimed Jewish school explosion - Reuters
Amsterdam police probe new blast claimed by same group that claimed Jewish school explosion Reuters
March 16, 2026French police detain brothers over 'lethal and antisemitic' plot
A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.
March 15, 2026Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam - Reuters
Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam Reuters
March 14, 2026Signal issues scam warning to users after hackers target officials
Signal says its systems are secure but it is taking reports of targeted attempts to hack some officials "very seriously".
March 10, 2026Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?
March 10, 2026Lost Rembrandt painting rediscovered after 65 years
The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.
March 2, 2026Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage - Reuters
Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage Reuters
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