Dutch students' reading comprehension declining, gap with OECD average widening ↗
Front page leadThe reading comprehension level of Dutch students continues to fall at the same rate as three years ago, widening the gap with the OECD average.
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de Volkskrant
The front page of de Volkskrant features a mix of domestic and international news. Key stories include a decline in reading comprehension among Dutch students, the UK's ban on goods from West Bank settlements, and a mass burial in Gaza. There is also significant coverage of German politics…
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British government to ban goods from settlers on the West Bank ↗
The British government plans to implement an import ban on goods produced by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
NYT: New Yorkers misled about air quality after 9/11 attacks ↗
New York residents were reportedly misled by authorities regarding the air quality following the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Mass funeral in Gaza City for 100 people buried for 2.5 years ↗
A mass funeral was held in Gaza City for 100 individuals whose bodies were recovered after being buried under rubble for two and a half years.
Tennis player Van de Zandschulp shows great resilience, reaches US Open… ↗
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor demonstrated strong resilience to advance to the quarterfinals of the US Open.
From asylum stop to replacing rainbow flags: what AfD wants and can do in… ↗
An examination of the political agenda and capabilities of the AfD party in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, covering issues from asylum policy to cultural symbols.
Liquid CO2 shipped from Zeeland to Norway for permanent seabed storage ↗
Liquid carbon dioxide is being transported by ship from the Dutch province of Zeeland to Norway for long-term storage beneath the seabed.
Bridge on highway near Nijkerk temporarily closed due to safety concerns ↗
A highway bridge near Nijkerk has been temporarily closed because its safety cannot be guaranteed.
Uber abruptly shut down in Nigeria and Uganda; drivers not informed ↗
Uber has unexpectedly ceased operations in Nigeria and Uganda without prior notification to its drivers.
AfD is heading for power: what scenarios lead to the top in Saxony-Anhalt and… ↗
Analysis exploring the potential pathways for the AfD party to gain political power in Saxony-Anhalt and potentially at the national level in Germany.
Commentary: AfD's victory should wake everyone up ↗
An opinion piece arguing that the electoral success of the AfD party should serve as a wake-up call for the broader political landscape.
The middle ground can't stop the rise of the far-right ↗
An analysis suggesting that centrist political forces are failing to halt the advance of the far-right.
Own minister blames Friedrich Merz for CDU's painful defeat ↗
A minister within the CDU party attributes the party's significant electoral loss to the leadership of Friedrich Merz.
Podcast: Monster AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt - will the far-right govern… ↗
A podcast episode discussing the significant victory of the AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt and its implications for the future of far-right politics in Germany.
Ukraine uses fewer tanks for fear of Russian drones ↗
Ukraine is reducing its deployment of tanks due to concerns about Russian drone attacks.
Russia resumes attacks on Kyiv after short ceasefire; two dead ↗
Following a brief ceasefire, Russia has recommenced attacks on Kyiv, resulting in two fatalities.
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