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Since the coronavirus pandemic, the police have significantly seized more dogs that were neglected, abused, or showed aggressive behavior.

Costa Rica's increased control over its main seaport has disrupted the flow of cocaine to Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Doctors Without Borders has been forced to stop providing aid in the Zamzam refugee camp in the Darfur region of Sudan, leaving five thousand malnourished children without assistance.

Two Iraqis of Kurdish origin and two Greeks were charged in the case involving the transport of half a million XTC pills from the Netherlands to Greece.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.

The European Court of Auditors warns about the increasing trend of incorrect spending by the European Union for the third consecutive year.

An American salvage company, Glocca Morra, has taken legal action against the Colombian government, claiming rights to a sunken treasure aboard the San José shipwreck. The case will be heard by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a plea for tougher EU measures against illegal migration, prompting a strong response from EU official Ursula von der Leyen.

American John Hopfield and British Canadian Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on neural networks and learning machines.

Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV), attends the annual Lega meeting in Pontida, Italy, expressing support for Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Thousands of Lega supporters gather with a display of flags and historical references.

Ukraine is leveraging drones to defend itself against Russian invasion, with the Netherlands investing 400 million euros in the Drone Action Plan. The partnership aims to develop and produce drones for both countries.

The Oktoberfest in Munich attracted an estimated 6.7 million visitors this year, who consumed about 7 million liters of beer. This year's festival was deemed 'particularly relaxed' by the festival director Clemens Baumgärtner.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of planting a recording device in his private toilet.

A recent study reveals that a significant number of young people and adults with long COVID are experiencing a reduction in their social contacts as a result of their persistent symptoms.

Dutch airline KLM is adjusting its flight paths to Asia due to the recent Iran's attack on Israel, avoiding airspace over Iraq and Jordan.

The German police have registered nearly 2500 illegal border crossings in the past two weeks.

Multiple European countries have initiated the evacuation of citizens and embassy staff from Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the region.

A former employee defrauded Kiabi, a French clothing chain active in the Netherlands, for a staggering amount of 100 million euros. Aurélie B. (39) allegedly led a luxurious lifestyle before being arrested.

Boris Johnson's memoirs, titled 'Unleashed', contain juicy details and revelations that have captured public attention. The book is filled with references to Greek heroes, political controversies, near-death experiences, and personal anecdotes.

A SpaceX spaceship carrying two astronauts has been launched towards the International Space Station to bring back two stranded astronauts next year.

Jews with Dutch roots living in New York are increasingly facing hatred, triggering memories of Nazi-era persecution. The recent wave of antisemitism, fueled by violence in Israel, has created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms he considered a military operation to seize AstraZeneca vaccines stored in the Netherlands during the pandemic after a dispute with the EU.

The FAA is looking into a defective component in some 737 aircraft that could cause the tail rudder to jam. United Airlines is the only US carrier affected. Dutch airlines KLM and Transavia have stated the issue does not impact their 737 NG planes.

Belgian King Filip and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo talk about sexual abuse within the Catholic Church to Pope Francis during his visit to Belgium.

German border controls in September resulted in the arrest of almost a thousand illegal migrants and criminals. The director of the police union stated that the controls are functioning effectively.

Xiangxia van den Ham, a Chinese woman adopted by a Dutch couple, is searching for her biological parents in China and her emotional plea on TikTok has gone viral.

German authorities have reported that 182 people were caught in just four days crossing into Germany illegally at the western borders, where intensified border controls have been put in place.

The death of a prominent trans woman in Georgia has sparked shocked reactions in the country. Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal killing of the 37-year-old actress and influencer Kesaria Abramidze, who had multiple stab wounds. The victim, who had over half a million followers on Instagram, represented Georgia in the 2018 Miss Trans Star International competition.