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The front page of de Volkskrant focuses heavily on international affairs, with significant coverage of the conflict in Ukraine and its geopolitical implications, particularly concerning potential US policy shifts under Donald Trump. Other prominent international stories include tensions in the…
Ukrainian President Zelensky states that the limit has been reached in concessions to Russia, indicating a reactive stance if attacked, following previous threats from Donald Trump to abandon Ukraine.
Donald Trump is reportedly blocking the implementation of sanctions and significant import tariffs on Russian energy resources.
President Zelensky expresses concern about a 'slippery scale' following a diesel deal between Russia and the US, questioning who will stand up if leaders do not.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Iran is providing intelligence to Houthi rebels, assisting them in targeting Saudi Arabia.
All candidates for UN leadership positions have received a veto in the sixth informal voting round, with a Costa Rican economist being the slight favorite.
Two nominees for the Zwagerman Essay Prize have withdrawn their entries after it was revealed they used AI in their writing process.
Indian authorities have suppressed a protest described as 'cockroach', leading to the arrest of its leaders.
The cost of district heating will increase substantially starting January 1, with the average household expected to pay a quarter more.
France and Germany are proposing a plan to rejuvenate their automotive industries, with climate concerns being secondary.
A 19-year-old shooter intended to cause a massacre during a large party at a Hindu temple in the US, but the attack was thwarted when his firearm jammed.
According to the BBC, the results of numerous Israeli military investigations into fatal attacks have not been made public or clarified.
Reports of labor exploitation are increasing, however, the prosecution rate of those responsible is described as 'dramatically low'.
France is bracing for a day of protests where young demonstrators and the Yellow Vest movement are finding common ground, fueled by dissatisfaction with the high cost of living.
A historical account of protests in 1999 where thousands of teenagers caused significant unrest in The Hague's city center.
An essay exploring the reasons behind the anger of billionaires towards the world, which they appear to influence.
