Defense expert Ko Colijn has been providing the Dutch with insights into armed conflicts for fifty years. This time, he discusses why the NATO summit became a flop for Ukraine. The NATO summit in The Hague did yield something for Ukraine on the sidelines, but the official part became a flop for that country. NATO […]
The Tour de France is full of stories. Every day we highlight a historical moment that can be linked to the upcoming stage. Today stage 3: the first yellow jersey wearer, who was laughed at and grew into the biggest unlucky person in the Tour. “Good heavens, that seems like a good idea to me.
Norway also won their second group match at the European Championship in Switzerland on Sunday. The Scandinavian women were too strong for Finland with a 2-1 victory and are therefore almost in the quarter-finals. The Norwegian women were already able to cheer after three minutes in Stade de Tourbillon in Sion. Finnish defender Eva Nyström
Oscar Piastri was very displeased on Sunday after the British Grand Prix over the ten seconds of time penalty that the World Cup leader cost the victory. Lando Norris benefited from the sanction that the Australian received for a moment with Max Verstappen. It happened at the second-safe car situation in the chaotic race on
Nico Hülkenberg was ecstatic after securing his first podium finish in his career on Sunday. The German finally ended his negative record streak with his third place at Silverstone. The 37-year-old Hülkenberg had been the record holder for years when it came to the most Grands Prix driven without a podium. That dubious honor now
Aryna Sabalenka secured a place in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon on Sunday without dropping a set. The world number one won against the Belgian Elise Mertens: 6-4 and 7-6 (4). For Sabalenka and Mertens, the encounter on center court was special. The two formed a successful duo in doubles for years. Together they won the
Father Adrie van der Poel enjoyed the stage victory of Mathieu van der Poel in the Tour de France on Sunday. The former rider thinks it is special that his son often succeeds in peaking at the right time. About ten minutes after the spectacular finish of the second Tour stage, Adrie van der Poel
Lieke Martens may have already played her last match as a professional. The 32-year-old forward told the NOS on Sunday that she is considering ending her career. “Everything has to be perfect for me to continue playing football,” Martens said. “I don’t know if that perfect picture will come. There are offers, but the priorities
Mathieu van der Poel is grateful to his Alpecin-Deceuninck teammates after his stage win and taking the yellow jersey in the Tour de France. The Dutchman, who beat Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, among others, is also proud of himself. “This came from my toes,” Van der Poel began after his stage victory to the
Film producer Rob Houwer, known for, among others, Turkish Delight and Soldier of Orange, passed away on Friday at the age of 87. This was confirmed on Sunday to the ANP by Ineke van Wezel, who worked with Houwer for many years, after reports from Het Parool. In the last century, Houwer produced films by