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The Dutch news website NRC's front page features stories on immigration policy changes in the Netherlands, the upcoming Swedish elections, an award-winning Danish film, a death during an arrest in Rotterdam, and Elena Rybakina winning the US Open. Other international news includes ongoing conflict…
New EU migration pacts are forcing the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) to expedite asylum procedures. This new approach is causing internal unrest among staff, who feel pressured to make decisions with less information.
Swedish voters are hesitant about a shift to the left in the upcoming elections, with many viewing it as a referendum on the influence of the far-right Sweden Democrats. Despite left-wing parties initially leading in polls, their campaign focused on opposing the right rather than presenting their…
The Danish film 'Woman Unknown' won the prestigious Golden Lion for best film at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The jury prize was awarded to the Israeli documentary 'Naza', which features accounts from soldiers and intelligence officers about the Gaza conflict.
A man has died in Rotterdam after becoming unwell during an arrest related to a stolen fatbike. Eyewitness footage reportedly shows the man being 'forcefully' subdued by two officers during the arrest.
Elena Rybakina has secured the world number one ranking by winning the US Open, adding to her Australian Open victory earlier in the year. She defeated her rival Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
Ukraine is reportedly under continuous attack, with at least nine fatalities reported.
The CEO of AI company Anthropic has called on other AI developers to slow down their development efforts.
Several cryptocurrency billionaires have each donated a significant sum of 36 million pounds to the UK political party Reform UK.
German newspapers report that a Russian intelligence agent is suspected of being behind a failed attack at Leipzig Airport.
The United States has released seventy previously classified briefing documents related to Osama bin Laden.
Correspondent Nina Jurna reflects on her love for Rio de Janeiro, her city of residence, despite a challenging experience with a robbery. She revisited the Brazilian city and reaffirmed her affection for it.
