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Netherlands
The front page of NRC features a mix of domestic and international news. Domestically, there's a report on the rise of faith healers and prophets in the traditionally orthodox Alblasserwaard region of the Netherlands, and an analysis on national resilience and preparedness, prompted by recent…
In the Alblasserwaard, a traditionally orthodox Protestant area, a growing number of residents are becoming open to modern faith healers and prophets, challenging the region's religious identity.
French youth, students, and unions are escalating protests, hoping for wider participation across the country with a sense of urgency about the future, stating they have nothing to lose.
President Trump has suspended high tariffs on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas, while an AfD leader in Germany suggests halting contributions to Ukraine's 'lost war'.
A Russian satellite is reportedly shadowing a European satellite that is assisting Ukraine, raising significant concerns.
The expansion of data centers into small American towns is becoming a significant issue in local elections, driven by public anger towards Big Tech, job loss fears, and AI anxieties.
Ukrainian President Zelensky is urging European leaders to increase support, warning that twenty million Ukrainian refugees would flee to Europe if the country falls.
Recent empty shelves at supermarkets highlight the disruptive impact of minor incidents, while the government launches its third campaign to improve citizen preparedness.
White House spokesperson Katie Zacharia has already left her position, while the Washington Post has published the names and amounts of Trump's ballroom donors, sparking concerns of clientelism.
Widows of military personnel and civil servants from the former Dutch East Indies will be able to apply for a €25,000 payout next year.
