Dutch government tightens screen time advice, phones locked away all school day ↗
Front page leadThe Dutch cabinet is intensifying its advice on screen time, recommending that mobile phones be stored in lockers throughout the entire school day.
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The news from NOS covers a range of domestic and international topics. Domestically, new government advice tightens rules on student screen time, mandating phones be stored away during school hours, and a new minister has been appointed to Sudan's parallel government, with a Dutch national taking…
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Spain calls early elections due to housing crisis ↗
Spain will hold early elections as a consequence of a deepening housing crisis.
Touring car driver after fatal accident in Switzerland: 'It affected us deeply' ↗
The driver of a touring car involved in a fatal accident in Switzerland described the profound emotional impact of the event.
Australia investigates Flydubai co-pilot's possible radicalization during… ↗
Australia is investigating whether a Flydubai co-pilot radicalized while studying in the country between 2015 and 2017.
Dutch national appointed minister in Sudan's contested parallel government ↗
A Dutch national has been appointed as a minister in Sudan's controversial parallel government, which is supported by the paramilitary RSF group.
Total student debt decreases for the first time, but high debts still increase ↗
The overall student debt in the Netherlands has decreased for the first time, though the number of students with high debts continues to rise.
US withdraws bombers from England due to 'threat' ↗
The United States is removing bombers from an airbase in England following the arrest of five men suspected of preparing a terrorist attack, possibly linked to Iran.
Warning for powerful publishers: school books too expensive and poorly reusable ↗
Major textbook publishers in the Netherlands are warned that their books are too expensive and not easily reusable.
Ed Sheeran has new opening act after Macklemore's exit over pro-Palestinian… ↗
Ed Sheeran's tour has a new opening act, Isaac Slade, following Macklemore's departure due to pro-Palestinian statements.
Second round needed in Brazil elections, Bolsonaro leads ↗
Brazil's presidential election will go to a second round as neither candidate secured an absolute majority, with Flavio Bolsonaro leading.
Abnormally warm Mediterranean Sea causes major floods in Spain ↗
Unusually warm waters in the Mediterranean Sea have contributed to severe flooding in Spain's Catalonia region, resulting in two deaths.
Prediction site Polymarket takes legal action against Dutch ban ↗
The prediction website Polymarket is suing the Dutch authorities to challenge a ban, arguing that prediction sites are financial products, not gambling.
Arrests at demonstration by Kremlin-aligned Communist Party in Moscow ↗
Several arrests were made during a protest by a pro-Kremlin Communist Party in Moscow, where demonstrators held signs commemorating victims of the 1993 parliamentary uprising.
Hundreds of French schools closed fearing new violent protests ↗
Hundreds of schools in France have closed their doors amid concerns of escalating protests by students, teachers, and staff over issues like building maintenance and class sizes.
Hours-long queues for Bayeux Tapestry; British Museum implements measures ↗
The British Museum is implementing measures to manage the extremely long queues of visitors waiting to see the Bayeux Tapestry.
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