The Ukrainian authorities report that Russia has carried out one of the largest combined attacks with drones and missiles on Kyiv since the beginning of the war. At least fifteen people were injured, the majority in the capital Kyiv. The Air Force reports on Telegram that Russia deployed 250 long-range drones and fourteen ballistic missiles […]
A saber of Napoleon Bonaparte fetched 4.66 million euros at an auction in Paris. The French emperor had the saber made in 1802 and also used it. The sellers thought the weapon would fetch 700,000 euros. Napoleon had the saber made by the forge of Versailles. He was not yet emperor at that time, but
A convoy of the World Food Programme was attacked in Gaza on Thursday by armed men, the UN organization reports in a statement. Some of the relief supplies are said to have been seized. The Israeli army has attacked the group. The trucks were en route to World Food Programme (WFP) bakeries in southern Gaza
It is May and the roses are blooming, just like the elderflower, acacia, dandelions, and lilacs. Time for action, say these foragers. Dip blossoms in beer batter, make mushroom pizza, or make syrup, vinegar, or oil from everything that is now growing and blooming. You can eat almost the entire elder tree throughout the year.
That Telstar’s victory over FC Den Bosch on Friday marked a significant step towards their first Eredivisie participation in 47 years should have been a festive evening in Velsen-Zuid. However, massive riots after the match cast a shadow over the special achievement. With the score at 2-1 just before the end of the game on
Lilian Janse, the first female SGP councilor, dreams of becoming a member of Parliament. But within the orthodox-Christian party, the position on women is sensitive. This will also become clear today, as members consider the ban on women in politics. Janse was never fanatically involved, but always dreamed of political work. Her father was a
That Telstar took a big step towards their first Eredivisie participation in 47 years at the expense of FC Den Bosch on Friday should have been a night of celebration in Velsen-Zuid. But massive riots after the match cast a shadow over the special achievement. With the score at 2-1 just before the end, the
The number of injured in the stabbing on a platform at Hamburg’s central station has risen to 18, German police report. The suspect in the knife attack will appear before the magistrate on Saturday. The knife attack took place just after 6:00 PM on a platform near a waiting train, broadcaster NDR reports. The woman
Young adults are struggling with high bills, and taking out a loan is easily done. Various studies show that they have started borrowing more and are more likely to run into financial problems. The entire Netherlands is dealing with more expensive groceries and sky-high housing prices. Young people without assets and a low income are
The United States began easing sanctions against Syria on Friday. President Donald Trump had previously promised to sweep all sanctions off the table. The EU had already preceded Trump and stopped all sanctions last week. The US Treasury Department has ensured that transactions can again take place with the temporary government of Syria, the Syrian