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Murder suspect attacked foster parents with hammer prior to arrest.

A man arrested for the killing of Hajar reportedly attacked his foster parents with a hammer shortly before his detention. It is a violent postscript to a case that has shocked the public.

The state railway, NS, will raise ticket prices by almost 5 percent as it pursues long-term profitability; the number of new businesses has also risen, though eight in ten are one-person operations. While the economy shifts, the cost of aging is becoming visible as record spending now supports over one million citizens receiving home care.

Residents and environmental groups near Schiphol have filed a lawsuit at the Council of State to challenge airport operations. Elsewhere, a fire in central Delft was brought under control without injuries, and several Afghans found on the coast of Texel have been identified as victims of human trafficking.

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Hajar Murder Suspect's Pre-Arrest Attack

The individual arrested in connection with the murder of Hajar reportedly attacked his foster parents with a hammer just prior to his apprehension. This development adds a new layer to the ongoing investigation into Hajar's violent death.

Afghans Washed Ashore on Texel Victims of Human Smuggling

Afghan individuals who were found washed ashore on the island of Texel have been identified as victims of human trafficking, highlighting a concerning incident of human smuggling.

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