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The NOS front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include a significant increase in deaths from falls among Dutch people, an expansion of support services for domestic violence victims, and international reports on an AI hack, protests in Spain and France, and…
The number of Dutch citizens dying after falls has significantly increased, with an average of 21 fatalities per day, indicating a growing public health concern.
The 'Veilig Thuis' service now offers 24/7 chat support, aiming to expedite the response to domestic violence incidents and provide more accessible help.
Following several days of protests, an 87-year-old woman in Spain has been permitted to remain in her home, marking a resolution to a local dispute.
OpenAI has issued an apology to Australia following a data breach and has decided to withdraw plans for a new AI model, after notifying the Australian government.
A large fire in Apeldoorn led to the evacuation of thirty apartments, with one residence declared uninhabitable by emergency services.
Jordan Bardella, the leader of France's far-right National Rally party, is facing scrutiny due to revelations of anti-Semitic remarks he allegedly made online in 2013.
Student protests in France have resulted in at least twenty injuries and 160 arrests, with a student union calling for further school blockades.
Arcadis, an engineering consultancy, is eliminating 1000 jobs and significantly reducing its activities in China as part of cost-saving measures.
Eleven-year-old British chess player Bodhana Sivanandan has achieved the title of Woman Grandmaster at the Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan, having taught herself the game during the pandemic.
The US justice system faces continued unrest as a second high-ranking FBI official, Andrew Bailey, resigns after just one year, reportedly due to disagreements with FBI Director Kash Patel.
German Minister Wadephul visited the International Criminal Court in The Hague with his Dutch counterpart, emphasizing support for the court, which is currently facing criticism from the US administration.
A University of Amsterdam (UvA) course has banned laptops, phones, and tablets during lectures to improve student concentration, encouraging note-taking on paper instead.
Dutch politician Jetten expresses regret for his recent 'punch in the face' comment made at a D66 party congress, calling it a 'slip of the tongue' and acknowledging he should have used more polite language.
An 84-year-old German man accidentally killed his wife while parking his car after it struck another vehicle, leading to significant damage.
A boat capsized off the coast of Puerto Rico, resulting in at least two fatalities, according to the US Coast Guard, which rescued forty passengers.
The Dutch national football team, 'Oranje', is seeing increased squad depth and development due to a significant number of player injuries, including key figures like Gakpo, Brobbey, and De Jong.
