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Five toys on sale in Britain found to contain asbestos in tests for Guardian

Discovery adds to fears about UK safety regime and exposes regulatory gaps as similar items were banned in Netherlands

The Guardian - UK · May 23

Spain allows hantavirus contacts who test negative to spend last 14 quarantine days at home

The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12.

Euronews · May 22

Most advanced countries in the world ranked: From South Korea’s high digital adoption to Denmark’s pharmaceutical innovation

The most technologically developed countries in the world are ranked based on their degree of digitalisation, access to the internet, mobile phone usage, investment in research and development, and the overall technological competitiveness of the state. Among the top countries to be considered for the year 2026 are those with…

The Times of India · May 22

Dutch groups launch equal air travel tax campaign over flight cost fears

Netherlands-based travel firms are urging the Dutch government to rethink steep aviation tax rises they say could price ordinary families out of holidays and push travellers to airports across the border.

Euronews · May 19

Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran cautiously optimistic; sees strong Q1 ahead as steel prices rise across India, UK, & Europe

Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran flags multi-point cost pressure from the West Asia crisis but says the company has so far recovered most input cost increases from the market. Narendran eyes a stronger Q1 FY27 with better prices in India, the UK, and the Netherlands. India's volume growth and UK…

The Economic Times · May 19

Why India Called Dutch Remarks A ‘Lack Of Knowledge’

A single question during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Netherlands visit suddenly turned into a major diplomatic moment. What began as a discussion on press freedom and minority rights quickly became a powerful defence of India’s democracy, diversity, and civilisational identity. But what truly shocked many people was the sharp phrase…

MyLifeXP · May 19

‘Why don’t you take questions?’: Press freedom concerns follow PM Modi from Hague to Oslo

A video circulating on X has added fresh fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation tour – this time from Oslo, where a Norwegian journalist attempted to question him as he walked off stage with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Newslaundry · May 18

India reacts sharply after Netherlands expresses concern over press and minority rights during Modi visit

Delhi slams ‘lack of understanding’ of South Asian country’s diversity after Dutch prime minister says rights of minorities ‘under severe pressure’

The Independent UK · May 18

Cruise ship hit by Hantavirus outbreak arrives in Netherlands for disinfection as it wraps up troubled journey

The MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached Rotterdam on Monday morning

The Independent UK · May 18

A new start after 60: I dedicated myself 100% to saving soil – and a life of wild adventure began

When Sousan Samadani saw a video about soil degradation, she suddenly knew she would commit everything she had to the cause. Soon she was travelling thousands of miles to raise awareness, skydiving, hitchhiking and cycling

The Guardian - UK · May 18