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The news front page from de Volkskrant focuses on international relations, particularly concerning Russia's ongoing conflict and its potential for future escalation, as well as economic news from the Netherlands and other countries. Other stories cover a tragic incident involving cyclists in…
Rob Bertholee, former director of the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD), states that European politicians are mistaken to believe that a war with Russia is still in the future, arguing that it has already begun.
Russia is planning to allocate more funds to its war efforts, which will necessitate significant budget reductions in public services such as healthcare, education, and pensions.
The Dutch shipbuilding company Damen is seeking substantial compensation from the German government due to an alleged breach of contract.
Inflation in the Netherlands has increased again in September, driven primarily by sharp rises in the cost of energy and fuels.
The Governor of New York has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee the investigation into a group rape incident at Cornell University.
During a campaign event for the midterm elections, Donald Trump made critical remarks targeting the Democratic party.
A television channel in Brazil has decided to cancel the final debate for the upcoming elections due to interference from judges.
The water level of the Rhine River has reached a new record low, following an unusually dry summer across Europe.
The artificial intelligence company OpenAI has reported that some of its employees were fired due to their improper handling of sensitive information.
In a show of force, the United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier to the region near Iran.
The Dutch national football team (Oranje) had a poor first half against Greece, but managed a significant comeback in the second half, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
France and the UK have agreed to stop their policy of reciprocal deportations where one person is deported for each one accepted.
British authorities have arrested a man with dual British and Iranian nationality as part of an investigation into a potential terrorist attack targeting an air force base.
The European Commission (Brussels) has halted financial assistance to Sierra Leone, while also questioning the significant involvement of Van Weel in the matter.
The fatal accident involving a 7-year-old cyclist named Nicolò has sparked a rare form of protest in Italy, with cyclists feeling that motorists obstruct their path.
Author Lucas Rijneveld discusses their temporary withdrawal from the literary world to work as a gardener, finding solace in being just 'Lucas'.
A poem from the latest collection by author Lucas Rijneveld is being published exclusively by de Volkskrant.
