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EXCLUSIVE: Refresco plots potential IPO at $10 billion-plus valuation, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Refresco plots potential IPO at $10 billion-plus valuation, sources say Reuters
October 8, 2026Everton's Sherif fined for breaching betting rules
The Football Association fines Everton forward Martin Sherif £5,000 for breaching its betting rules over a 15-month period.
October 8, 2026'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
October 6, 2026The Kent village that helped shape Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn spent three years in Elham before the outbreak of World War Two.
October 4, 2026Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders halts sale of Meta glasses, citing privacy concerns - Reuters
Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders halts sale of Meta glasses, citing privacy concerns Reuters
October 2, 2026EXCLUSIVE: BAE weighs bid for Robin Radar in possible $2.3 billion deal, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: BAE weighs bid for Robin Radar in possible $2.3 billion deal, sources say Reuters
October 1, 2026EU cuts aid to Sierra Leone over its help to convicted cocaine kingpin, Netherlands says - Reuters
EU cuts aid to Sierra Leone over its help to convicted cocaine kingpin, Netherlands says Reuters
October 1, 2026UniQure plunges as Huntington's trial data disappoints investors - reuters.com
UniQure plunges as Huntington's trial data disappoints investors reuters.com
September 29, 2026Why teenagers have become a huge part of football's transfer market
BBC Sport explores why clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy players and what the impact is on the youngsters themselves.
September 25, 2026Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling
September 23, 2026Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
September 23, 2026Liverpool eye in-demand right-back Read - Tuesday's gossip
Liverpool are on the hunt for a new right-back, setting their sights on Dutchman Givairo Read.
September 21, 2026Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.
September 16, 2026EXCLUSIVE: France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: France would back Dutch veteran Knot to lead ECB, wants chief economist job, sources say Reuters
September 15, 2026Sabotage disrupts Dutch train services ahead of state opening of parliament - Reuters
Sabotage disrupts Dutch train services ahead of state opening of parliament Reuters
September 15, 2026Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.
September 12, 2026Was Hull-Woad pairing right call as Europe & US end level with singles to play?
Should Europe fail to reach the 14½ points they require to win the Solheim Cup on Sunday questions will surely be asked of captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Charley Hull and Lottie Woad as a pairing.
September 12, 2026Golf: Solheim Cup
Highlights of the first day of the Solheim Cup at the Bernardus course in the Netherlands.
September 11, 2026Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
September 11, 2026West Nile virus infections cause three deaths in the Netherlands - Reuters
West Nile virus infections cause three deaths in the Netherlands Reuters
September 10, 2026Dutch public transport halted by strike against welfare cuts - Reuters
Dutch public transport halted by strike against welfare cuts Reuters
September 9, 2026Dutch fintech Adyen sees long-term India opportunity, plans local expansion - Reuters
Dutch fintech Adyen sees long-term India opportunity, plans local expansion Reuters
September 9, 2026The Solheim Cup 2026: All you need to know as Europe host US
All you need to know as Europe gets ready to host the United States in the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
September 7, 2026Europe's largest carbon capture facility opens in Netherlands - Reuters
Europe's largest carbon capture facility opens in Netherlands Reuters
September 7, 2026New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.
September 1, 2026Scotland beat Dutch by nine wickets to level series
Scotland level their one-day international series with the Netherlands at 1-1 after a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected match in Stirling.
August 31, 2026Slow start makes me want to stay - Norris extends McLaren deal to 2030
In an exclusive BBC Sport interview, Lando Norris explains why he has signed a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.
August 29, 2026UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.
August 27, 2026Bulgaria will get seven minehunter ships from Belgium and Netherlands to protect Black Sea - Reuters
Bulgaria will get seven minehunter ships from Belgium and Netherlands to protect Black Sea Reuters
August 27, 2026Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement
Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist will retire from professional golf after this week's FM Championship near Boston.
August 26, 2026Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.
August 24, 2026Dutch broadcaster AvroTros to boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest - Reuters
Dutch broadcaster AvroTros to boycott 2027 Eurovision Song Contest Reuters
August 24, 2026Coach carrying German high-school students crashes in Netherlands - Reuters
Coach carrying German high-school students crashes in Netherlands Reuters
August 24, 2026Why Dutch insurers remain on the sidelines as Netherlands pushes defence spending - Reuters
Why Dutch insurers remain on the sidelines as Netherlands pushes defence spending Reuters
August 24, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions, document shows - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions, document shows Reuters
August 21, 2026Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho
Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.
August 21, 2026Europe AI data centres seek cheaper, quicker energy and land - Reuters
Europe AI data centres seek cheaper, quicker energy and land Reuters
August 19, 2026Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
August 18, 2026Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season.
August 18, 2026O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon
Kate O'Connor secures gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.
August 15, 2026Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
August 15, 2026Philips, Shell targeted by hacking group - Reuters
Philips, Shell targeted by hacking group Reuters
August 13, 2026Hodgkinson leads home Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.
August 13, 2026Brexit rules put strain on zoo's conservation work
Staffs at Twycross Zoo say they need new laws to make it easier to transport animals globally.
August 13, 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, 2026'Oh my word!' - Netherlands' Visser wins 100m hurdles by one thousandth of a second
Netherlands Nadine Visser pips Poland's Pia Skrzyszowska to the women's 100m hurdles gold medal by a thousandth of a second at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
August 11, 2026Scotland and Dutch boards criticise ICC for World Cup changes
The cricket boards of Scotland and the Netherlands criticise the International Cricket Council for structural changes made to men's 50-over World Cup.
August 10, 2026US regulator rejects Dutch fintech Bunq's application for national bank charter - Reuters
US regulator rejects Dutch fintech Bunq's application for national bank charter Reuters
August 7, 2026World Cup-bound French grateful to medical staff
England star Hannah French pays tribute to the team's medical staff after recovering from injury in time to play in next month's women's Hockey World Cup.
August 7, 2026Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.
August 6, 2026Novo Nordisk wins Dutch court injunction in semaglutide patent infringement case - Reuters
Novo Nordisk wins Dutch court injunction in semaglutide patent infringement case Reuters
August 5, 2026Rabobank to spend €2 billion in AI and tech as net profit stagnates - Reuters
Rabobank to spend €2 billion in AI and tech as net profit stagnates Reuters
August 4, 2026Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
August 3, 2026GB's Henry and Pritchard win golds at European Championships
Great Britain claim gold medals with Lauren Henry in the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard in PR1 men's single sculls at the European Rowing Championships in Italy.
August 2, 2026GB win three golds at European Championships
Great Britain win gold medals in the women's four and PR3 mixed coxed four races at the European Rowing Championships, while a men's four development team also claim victory.
August 1, 2026NXP in talks to buy chip developer Ambarella, FT reports - Reuters
NXP in talks to buy chip developer Ambarella, FT reports Reuters
July 31, 2026Universal Music shares shed quarter of value on streaming concerns - Reuters
Universal Music shares shed quarter of value on streaming concerns Reuters
July 31, 2026Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.
July 27, 2026Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip
Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.
July 25, 2026International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan, sources say - Reuters
International Criminal Court members dismiss prosecutor Khan, sources say Reuters
July 24, 2026Dutch engineering firm Arcadis confirms $5 billion bid from WSP - Reuters
Dutch engineering firm Arcadis confirms $5 billion bid from WSP Reuters
July 24, 2026Humphries suffers shock first-round exit at Matchplay
World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.
July 20, 2026ASML to offer employees €20,000 retention bonus for staying in 2027-2030 - Reuters
ASML to offer employees €20,000 retention bonus for staying in 2027-2030 Reuters
July 20, 2026Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm? - Reuters
Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm? Reuters
July 20, 2026ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says - Reuters
ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says Reuters
July 15, 2026ASML raises 2026 forecast, expands capacity on AI chip demand - Reuters
ASML raises 2026 forecast, expands capacity on AI chip demand Reuters
July 15, 2026Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips - Reuters
Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips Reuters
July 15, 2026Morning Bid: Big Blue's bad day raises the bar for ASML - Reuters
Morning Bid: Big Blue's bad day raises the bar for ASML Reuters
July 15, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate Studios attracts takeover interest from Bollore, Banijay, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate Studios attracts takeover interest from Bollore, Banijay, sources say Reuters
July 14, 2026Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challenges - Reuters
Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challenges Reuters
July 14, 2026Dutch referee dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup
Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38, weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup because of a police investigation in the UK.
July 13, 2026Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court - Reuters
Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court Reuters
July 13, 2026Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks - Reuters
Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks Reuters
July 9, 2026Dutch prosecutors launch criminal case against Tata Steel unit - Reuters
Dutch prosecutors launch criminal case against Tata Steel unit Reuters
July 8, 2026NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones - Reuters
NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones Reuters
July 7, 2026Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says - Reuters
Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says Reuters
July 6, 2026NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown - Reuters
NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown Reuters
July 6, 2026Real Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan
Real Madrid sign Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.
July 5, 2026France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
July 3, 2026At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands - Reuters
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands Reuters
July 3, 2026Dutch military invests millions in drone software platform - Reuters
Dutch military invests millions in drone software platform Reuters
July 3, 2026Heat wave caused some 480 excess deaths in Netherlands, health authorities say - Reuters
Heat wave caused some 480 excess deaths in Netherlands, health authorities say Reuters
July 2, 2026England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave
England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
July 1, 2026Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse
Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.
June 30, 2026Dutch coach Koeman quits in wake of early World Cup elimination - Reuters
Dutch coach Koeman quits in wake of early World Cup elimination Reuters
June 30, 2026Dutch players suffer online racist abuse after shootout loss to Morocco - Reuters
Dutch players suffer online racist abuse after shootout loss to Morocco Reuters
June 30, 2026Koeman defends defensive approach after Netherlands exit World Cup - Reuters
Koeman defends defensive approach after Netherlands exit World Cup Reuters
June 30, 2026Emotional Gakpo scores days after loss of unborn son
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands days after the loss of his unborn son, as they are knocked out on penalties by Morocco.
June 30, 2026Gakpo shows there are much more important matters in life than football - Reuters
Gakpo shows there are much more important matters in life than football Reuters
June 30, 2026Dutch rally around Gakpo after loss of unborn son - Reuters
Dutch rally around Gakpo after loss of unborn son Reuters
June 29, 2026'Big brother' Van Dijk key to Dutch World Cup dreams
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is still the main man for his national team.
June 29, 2026Dutch predict Morocco clash could be a thriller but feel it comes too soon - Reuters
Dutch predict Morocco clash could be a thriller but feel it comes too soon Reuters
June 29, 2026Morocco need different solutions against the Netherlands, says coach Ouahbi - Reuters
Morocco need different solutions against the Netherlands, says coach Ouahbi Reuters
June 28, 2026Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
June 28, 2026Netherlands lose seven for 13 as Pakistan end with a win
Pakistan end a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign in style, beating winless Netherlands by 37 runs.
June 27, 2026DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
June 26, 2026Unilever explores bid for supplements maker Thorne, FT reports - Reuters
Unilever explores bid for supplements maker Thorne, FT reports Reuters
June 26, 2026Brobbey on target again as Netherlands beat Tunisia to win group
Brian Brobbey scores for the second game in a row as Netherlands defeat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F, setting up a match against Morocco in the last 32 at the World Cup.
June 26, 2026Netherlands cruise past Tunisia to clinch top spot, set up Morocco clash - Reuters
Netherlands cruise past Tunisia to clinch top spot, set up Morocco clash Reuters
June 26, 2026Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup
Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including run-scoring records, curious tactics and more scoops than ever.
June 24, 2026NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit - Reuters
NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit Reuters
June 24, 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, 2026Speed skating moves to Netherlands, Lyon to host ice sports in 2030 Winter Games - Reuters
Speed skating moves to Netherlands, Lyon to host ice sports in 2030 Winter Games Reuters
June 23, 2026From coffee to booze: Rafael Oliveira, the new boss of Heineken - Reuters
From coffee to booze: Rafael Oliveira, the new boss of Heineken Reuters
June 23, 2026Who needs what to qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals?
As the group stages of the Women's T20 World Cup reaches the final week, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the semi-finals.
June 21, 2026Dutch royals enjoy two big results in one World Cup day
There may be about 5,000 miles between the Netherlands and their former colony Curacao but members of the Dutch royal family managed to see both sides play on Saturday.
June 21, 2026Brobbey, Gakpo double delight as slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden - Reuters
Brobbey, Gakpo double delight as slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden Reuters
June 20, 2026Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup
Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.
June 20, 2026Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.
June 20, 2026Stellantis holds 9.5% stake in solid state battery startup Factorial, filing shows - Reuters
Stellantis holds 9.5% stake in solid state battery startup Factorial, filing shows Reuters
June 19, 2026Who's the Bos? - meet 2026 World Cup's fastest player
Fifa’s sprint data has revealed Australia’s Jordan Bos as the fastest player at World Cup 2026, capping a remarkable rise for the Feyenoord defender
June 19, 2026Canada should 'indefinitely exclude' people with mental illness from assisted dying, report says
It is one of the most divisive debates since the country legalised the end-of-life policy a decade ago.
June 17, 2026Verhoeven says appeal against loss to Usyk dismissed
Rico Verhoeven says his appeal against the result of his defeat by unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk last month has been dismissed.
June 17, 2026India claim convincing win over Netherlands
Watch highlights as India continue their dominance at the Women's T20 World Cup after they crush Netherlands by 95 runs in Headingley.
June 17, 2026Japan coach lauds fightback but draw with Dutch 'disappointing' - Reuters
Japan coach lauds fightback but draw with Dutch 'disappointing' Reuters
June 15, 2026Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller - Reuters
Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller Reuters
June 14, 2026Japan come from behind twice to draw with Netherlands
Daichi Kamada's late header rescues a deserved point for Japan against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup game in Dallas.
June 14, 2026Kamada scores late equaliser for Japan
Watch as Japan's Daichi Kamada brings his side level to the Netherlands in their Group F fixture in the 2026 World Cup.
June 14, 2026'Big goal from a big player!' - Van Dijk scores Netherlands opener
Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
June 14, 2026Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead
Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
June 14, 2026England players shelter indoors amid tornado warning in Kansas City - Reuters
England players shelter indoors amid tornado warning in Kansas City Reuters
June 14, 2026Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit - Reuters
Starmer tells Rutte UK will publish defence plan before NATO July summit Reuters
June 13, 2026Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members - Reuters
Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members Reuters
June 9, 2026ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.
June 9, 2026ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations - Reuters
ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations Reuters
June 8, 2026'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
June 7, 2026Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord after 16 months
Feyenoord sack manager Robin van Persie after just one full season in charge of the Eredivisie club.
June 7, 2026How can retail investors buy shares in SpaceX's IPO? - Reuters
How can retail investors buy shares in SpaceX's IPO? Reuters
June 7, 2026EU conservative chief urges tougher China trade stance, Bild am Sonntag reports - Reuters
EU conservative chief urges tougher China trade stance, Bild am Sonntag reports Reuters
June 7, 2026Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing - Reuters
Musk's SpaceX IPO jolts life back into European retail investing Reuters
June 6, 2026Three jailed over heist of ancient golden helmet from Dutch museum
The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.
June 5, 2026Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women
Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.
June 4, 2026NATO's German-Netherlands Corps to take command role in Estonia, Latvia, says Germany - Reuters
NATO's German-Netherlands Corps to take command role in Estonia, Latvia, says Germany Reuters
May 28, 2026AkzoNobel rejects €12.5 billion Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams takeover offer - Reuters
AkzoNobel rejects €12.5 billion Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams takeover offer Reuters
May 27, 2026Ditcheva to make PFL return against Kielholtz in July
Britain's Dakota Ditcheva returns from a 12-month absence with injury to face Dutch flyweight Denise Kielholtz in New York on 31 July.
May 27, 2026Usyk avoids shock defeat with 11th round stoppage of Verhoeven - Reuters
Usyk avoids shock defeat with 11th round stoppage of Verhoeven Reuters
May 23, 2026'Not mentally doable to stay like this' - Verstappen renews quit threat
Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations are blocked.
May 23, 2026Wingtech seeks $1.2 billion damages in new suit against Nexperia - Reuters
Wingtech seeks $1.2 billion damages in new suit against Nexperia Reuters
May 22, 2026From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
May 21, 2026UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose - Reuters
UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose Reuters
May 20, 2026Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
May 20, 2026ASML says first chips from new High-NA machines to arrive in months - Reuters
ASML says first chips from new High-NA machines to arrive in months Reuters
May 19, 2026Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
May 11, 2026US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk 'very low'
One passenger has tested positive for Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus, while another is showing mild symptoms, health officials say.
May 11, 2026US health officials: Hantavirus risk to Americans 'very low'
US health authorities say 18 Americans from the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to the US, with one testing positive for hantavirus.
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, 2026Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
May 10, 2026What comes next for US passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
After being flown to a medical centre in Nebraska, some will be allowed to "self-isolate" in their home states.
May 10, 2026French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.
May 10, 2026What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship.
May 10, 2026Hantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings - Reuters
Hantavirus ship, Putin talks war end and Congo misinformation killings Reuters
May 10, 2026Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing - Reuters
Venezuela interim president arrives in Netherlands for Esequibo region hearing 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, 2026UK nationals on hantavirus-hit cruise ship to isolate in hospital on return - Reuters
UK nationals on hantavirus-hit cruise ship to isolate in hospital on return Reuters
May 9, 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, 2026Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
Some on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.
May 9, 2026Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.
May 8, 2026Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated - Reuters
Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated Reuters
May 8, 2026KLM flight attendant tested negative for hantavirus infection, WHO says - Reuters
KLM flight attendant tested negative for hantavirus infection, WHO says Reuters
May 8, 2026Hantavirus: WHO chief says public health risk is low
The origin of the outbreak is still unknown, with the World Health Organisation saying investigations are "still under way".
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, 2026Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.
May 6, 2026Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving - Reuters
Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving Reuters
May 5, 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, 2026NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump - Reuters
NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump Reuters
May 4, 2026Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
May 3, 2026Verstappen says F1 rule changes 'a tickle'
Max Verstappen says the changes to F1's rules amount to "a tickle" in terms of addressing his and other drivers' concerns about the new style of racing.
April 30, 2026Exclusive: Stellantis to focus funding on core car brands as CEO drives turnaround, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Stellantis to focus funding on core car brands as CEO drives turnaround, sources say Reuters
April 24, 2026Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills - Reuters
Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills Reuters
April 23, 2026ASML says firm will not be chip industry's bottleneck - Reuters
ASML says firm will not be chip industry's bottleneck Reuters
April 22, 2026Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting
The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.
April 22, 2026EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action - Reuters
EU divided on suspension of Israel pact as Spain pushes for action Reuters
April 21, 2026Netherlands to activate first phase of energy crisis plan, ANP reports - Reuters
Netherlands to activate first phase of energy crisis plan, ANP reports Reuters
April 18, 2026Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.
April 18, 2026Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact - Reuters
Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact Reuters
April 16, 2026Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.
April 15, 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, 2026NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade - Reuters
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade Reuters
April 13, 2026Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward
Dutch police have warned that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera in several countries.
April 10, 2026NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say - Reuters
NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say Reuters
April 9, 2026Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'
The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.
April 9, 2026Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance - Reuters
Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance Reuters
April 8, 2026More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says - Reuters
More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says Reuters
April 8, 2026Police investigate explosion at Israel Centre in the Netherlands - Reuters
Police investigate explosion at Israel Centre in the Netherlands Reuters
April 4, 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, 2026Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis - reuters.com
Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis reuters.com
April 3, 2026Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
April 2, 2026Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move - Reuters
Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move Reuters
April 1, 2026Chinese, Dutch ministers discuss Nexperia, trade, Chinese commerce ministry says - Reuters
Chinese, Dutch ministers discuss Nexperia, trade, Chinese commerce ministry says Reuters
March 26, 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, 2026UK, Finland, Netherlands consider joint defence financing, procurement - Reuters
UK, Finland, Netherlands consider joint defence financing, procurement Reuters
March 17, 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, 2026Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement - Reuters
Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement Reuters
March 15, 2026Exclusive: BESI attracts takeover interest as advanced chip packaging demand surges, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: BESI attracts takeover interest as advanced chip packaging demand surges, sources say Reuters
March 12, 2026World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says - Reuters
World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says Reuters
March 12, 2026EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns - Reuters
EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns Reuters
March 12, 2026Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began
March 11, 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, 2026Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says - Reuters
Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says Reuters
March 10, 2026Europe now world's biggest arms importer, think tank says - Reuters
Europe now world's biggest arms importer, think tank says Reuters
March 8, 2026China warns of global chip shortages as Nexperia dispute escalates again - Reuters
China warns of global chip shortages as Nexperia dispute escalates again Reuters
March 7, 2026France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
March 2, 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
February 24, 2026Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.
February 23, 2026What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
February 23, 2026New Dutch PM Jetten faces uphill task as minority government installed - Reuters
New Dutch PM Jetten faces uphill task as minority government installed Reuters
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