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The NRC front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include an interview with a scholar on the extremist ideas of Israeli minister Ben-Gvir, the Dutch cabinet's apologies for abuses in youth care, and a report on the Dutch women's hockey team's World Cup final loss…
An interview with a professor of Jewish studies explores how Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's extremist ideas, including calling Palestinians 'not human,' are heavily influenced by Rabbi Meir Kahane's 'apocalyptic ideology,' which is gaining influence in Israel.
The Dutch cabinet has issued official apologies for abuses in closed youth care, which affected an estimated 20,000 young people, but the reception is mixed, with some calling the situation a 'shitshow' and noting that young people remain in these institutions.
The Dutch women's hockey team, undefeated in finals since 2014, is left in disbelief after a painful shootout loss to Argentina in the World Cup final, described as a moment of emptiness.
The Dutch men's and women's rowing team, the Holland Acht, begins the World Championships in Amsterdam as favorites, with a discussion about the synergy and feeling of rowing together.
A look at social inequality in the US, from poverty to teen pregnancies, reveals that themes in Dolly Parton's songs from decades ago remain strikingly relevant today, analyzed through her music and graphs.
Eindhoven is positioning itself as a cultural city by hosting 'De Opening,' the national start of the cultural season, with questions about whether the local arts scene will benefit.
Colonists have surrounded a Palestinian home on the West Bank, prompting intervention from the Israeli army, amidst ongoing conflict in the region.
The Israeli army has carried out an airstrike against militants located on the West Bank.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish militia, will be integrated into the Syrian government army, marking a new phase for the country.
A major flood in Nepal and Tibet has resulted in 633 deaths, with approximately 3,000 people still missing.
