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The Dutch news site NRC is covering a range of domestic and international topics. Key domestic stories include concerns over the cost of strategic gas reserves, a parliamentary confidence vote for the Minister of Justice, and a sports analysis of the Netherlands vs. Germany football match…
A parental control app called mSpy is being used to spy on partners and ex-partners, with the company aware and even promoting this misuse, according to an NRC investigation.
The Dutch cabinet has responded to calls for strategic gas reserves, stating that building them will be costly and leaving the decision on the size of the emergency stock to the House of Representatives.
Following perceived insufficient apologies, Justice Minister David van Weel eventually yielded to pressure from the House of Representatives regarding untreated criminal complaints, though a PVV motion of no confidence was ultimately not passed.
During the UN General Assembly, Dutch Minister Jetten called for non-interference with the International Criminal Court, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defended an attack on Iran. The US also faced criticism for denying visas to a Palestinian delegation.
In a 1-1 draw against Germany, coach Xavi showcased his intentions and the potential of younger players like debutants Ruben van Bommel and Mexx Meerdink.
An economic blog post notes the significant growth of the Russian fleet.
The reception of Xi Jinping by Donald Trump at the White House was marked by general statements, with China announcing it would send pandas to Atlanta.
Opposition parties are waiting for an invitation from the cabinet, but internal disagreements persist regarding budget allocations.
