F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: United States GP Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's United States Grand Prix Motorsport · 13h ago
E9X: The battery-powered plane with 90 passengers on board and a range of 1,000 kilometres Flying without kerosene is no longer just a dream, with pilots being trained to fly electric planes in the Netherlands. Before long, these battery-powered planes could be carrying 90 passengers and flying distances of up to 1,000 kilometres. Euronews · Oct 23
Days after Trump sanctions, ICC receives EU's top rights honour The award came just days after the Trump administration announced sweeping new sanctions on the court, which is based in The Hague, Netherlands, as part of its campaign to dismantle the tribunal over investigations into the United States and its allies, including Israel. The Economic Times · Oct 22
Colombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of Netherlands-bound cocaine at Cartagena port Separately, two Dutch nationals wanted by prosecutors in the Netherlands have been arrested in Colombia. Euronews · Oct 21
Netherlands found that peatland sank 0.7 cm a year across 29 sites over 50 years In the Netherlands, a recent study indicates that peat soils have sunk by an average of 0.7 centimeters each year for the last 50 years. Conducted across 29 sites, researchers discovered a strong correlation between ditch water levels and subsidence rates. Roughly two-thirds of this subsidence developed in layers with… The Times of India · Oct 21
Europe’s pensions rank among the world’s best – but how secure are they? A new ranking of 55 retirement income systems reveals how Europe’s pension systems compare, with concerns over the long-term sustainability of benefits in some of the continent’s largest economies. Euronews · Oct 21
Verse from the waste land: Rotterdam’s poetic bin lorries granted cultural status Lyrical lines printed on side of city’s fleet of rubbish trucks now recognised as one of Netherlands’ proud traditions The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
French cybersecurity authority warns attack may be ongoing as stores scramble to restock Supermarkets in France and the Netherlands are dealing with the aftermath of a cyberattack that disrupted refrigeration systems The Independent UK · Oct 14
When Simon Cowell saved 200 dogs from South Korean dog meat farm, sent them to shelter for adoption In 2018, Simon Cowell donated £25,000 to Humane Society International to help close a dog meat farm in South Korea. The charity rescued nearly 200 dogs and puppies, including animals suffering from untreated injuries and poor living conditions. The dogs were sent to shelters in the US, UK, Canada and… The Times of India · Oct 13
Climate lawsuits gain ground as governments scale back climate action The political fight against global warming may be losing steam, but the legal battle is heating up. Over the past decade, legal activists have successfully taken a number of national governments to court, triggering the adoption of more climate-friendly policies in countries including the Netherlands, Pakistan, Switzerland, South Korea and… Radio France Internationale · Oct 11
Dutch Circular Cycle Bridge: Eindhoven lifts bikes above traffic At a busy junction in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, cyclists ride around a circular bridge suspended above motor traffic. Known as the Hovenring, the structure resembles a flying saucer held aloft by a tall, cigar-shaped steel pylon. Its circular deck has a diameter of 72 metres and is suspended from the… The Times of India · Oct 11
Arne Slot lands first job since Liverpool sacking Arne Slot has landed a new job after being sacked by Liverpool over the summer. Slot was relieved of his duties at Anfield after a disappointing campaign that saw Liverpool finish fifth in the Premier League just 12 months after winning the title. He was linked with the Netherlands job… The Independent UK · Oct 9
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Singapore GP Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix Motorsport · Oct 9
The Hague wants a kill switch for EU police data-sharing with third countries The Netherlands wants EU police data-sharing with trusted non-EU countries, including candidates, to be terminable after a ‘radical change of regime’. Euronews · Oct 9
The Times of India · Oct 9 Japan protests Russia’s bid to extradite ICC chief over Putin arrest warrant Japan on Friday lodged a formal protest against Russia’s request for the extradition of International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, from the Netherlands, describing the move as “unacceptable.”
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and 8 other court staff Japan has criticized Russia's request for the extradition of the International Criminal Court's president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Elon Musk Demands 'Fire That Judge!' as 2014 Case of Driver Given Community Service for Killing 2-Year-Old Girl Resurfaces Elon Musk reacts 'Fire That Judge!' as resurfaced footage shows a grieving father throwing a chair at a judge after a driver received community service for killing three people.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 8 Man Utd Outcast Outlines What Must Change to Avoid Rasmus Hojlund Fate The Man Utd forward made a surprise goalscoring return to Netherlands duty this month.
The Economic Times · Oct 7 How Netherlands built the 'World’s First PlasticRoad Cycle Path' using recycled plastic equivalent to 218,000 cups The Netherlands opened the world’s first PlasticRoad cycle path in Zwolle in 2018. The 30-metre stretch used recycled plastic equivalent to 218,000 plastic cups or 500,000 bottle caps, while sensors tracked temperature, cyclists and the load placed on the path.
The Economic Times · Oct 7 Tesla is browbeating the EU to approve its 'Full Self-Driving' tech. The pressure is working Tesla is involved in a campaign to secure EU approval for its Full Self-Driving technology. The automaker faces criticism regarding the validity of its safety research and claims. European regulators are examining the methodology behind Tesla's assertions of crash reduction performance. Tesla officials have engaged in discussions with various regulators…
France 24 · Oct 6 Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study finds Major new research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US and the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with prostate cancer in England has quadrupled since 2001. Researchers aren't exactly sure why…
The Times of India · Oct 6 Plastic Road Trial Results: Dutch pilot logs 1 million rides; stores stormwater below surface In the Netherlands, researchers have implemented a Plastic Road bike path utilizing recycled plastic. The design includes hollow panels that manage stormwater during heavy rainfall. Testing in Zwolle and Giethoorn showed significant usage, registering over one million bicycle crossings. The project aims to provide data on the performance of recycled…
The Times of India · Oct 6 Netherlands built two 210-metre gates to hold back the North Sea during storms The Maeslant Barrier, an impressive engineering feat completed between 1991 and 1997, comprises two massive gates that shield Rotterdam and Dordrecht from dangerous storm surges. This automated system activates without human input when water levels reach critical heights, efficiently closing within two hours as it fills with water. Continuous monitoring…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Domestic steel demand to rise; in talks with the Netherlands government over steel production: Tata Steel CEO Tata Steel CEO T V Narendran stated that domestic steel demand is expected to grow 8-10% in the coming months. He mentioned positive signs from all consuming sectors contributing to this anticipated growth. Additionally, Tata Steel is negotiating with the Dutch government regarding issues tied to steel production. These issues…
Evening Standard · Oct 5 Why Jurrien Timber didn't play for Netherlands amid Arsenal injury concerns The Dutch defender has only recently returned from injury for the Gunners