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The NOS front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include the AfD's electoral success in Germany, rising oil prices impacting fuel costs, and the final hearings of the Dutch COVID-19 commission with former Prime Minister Rutte testifying. Other prominent…
The AfD party achieved a significant electoral victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state, eliciting a range of reactions from congratulations to expressions of concern.
Oil prices have experienced another increase, which is now directly leading to higher prices at the gas pump.
The COVID-19 commission has entered its final hearing week, with former Prime Minister Rutte appearing to testify for the second time.
The Red Cross warns that the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached a critical low, with fewer aid supplies entering the territory than at any point since the ceasefire in October 2025.
Following the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano, thousands of additional flights have been canceled in Indonesia, adding to disruptions from the previous weekend.
A fireworks explosion during a religious festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico, resulted in dozens of casualties.
Shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased, with only eight transport ships passing over the weekend due to renewed attacks.
Dutch makeup artist Tuiten has won an Emmy award for his work on the hospital drama series 'The Pitt', marking a significant achievement in his decades-long Hollywood career.
An Amazon cargo plane crashed after overshooting the runway and hitting vehicles near Miami International Airport, resulting in five fatalities.
The Amsterdam City Swim charity event, held in the city's canals, set a new record for funds raised, with 3300 participants completing the 2-kilometer race.
The gubernatorial candidate for Ohio was targeted by a man with a firearm, though security intervened and prevented serious harm, with some bystanders injured.
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been admitted to the hospital following a period of feeling unwell, forcing her to miss the funeral of King Harald V of Norway.
A large procession in Moscow is being organized by the Russian Orthodox Church to demonstrate political solidarity with the Kremlin, with plans to make it an annual tradition.
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, commemorations will not only remember the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks but also the more than 9,000 individuals who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A daily news summary including the burial of Mladic in Serbia and further questioning of Rutte.
The goals scored by Ronald Koeman Jr. are gaining international attention, with record holder Van Zoghel also expressing enjoyment.
