Socceroos star has surgery, set for three months out Socceroo Jordan Bos will be sidelined for "multiple" months of the season in the Netherlands after the knee injury he suffered at the World Cup. AAP · Jul 11
Nearly a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, yet for centuries the Dutch have been reclaiming land from the sea instead of losing it Almost a third of the Netherlands sits at or below sea level. Yet instead of losing land to the water, the Dutch have spent hundreds of years doing the opposite, turning water into land they can actually live on. They do this using dikes, windmills, pumps and specially built plots… The Times of India · Jul 11
The Netherlands built a 32-kilometre dam to push back the sea and create more farmland, accidentally creating an entirely new province where ships once sailed Dutch engineering transformed the Zuiderzee into new land for farming. This reclamation project revealed hundreds of ancient shipwrecks buried in the soil. Medieval villages and their structures also lay hidden beneath the modern fields. Researchers used multiple disciplines to reconstruct this forgotten landscape. Living on this reclaimed land showcases human… The Times of India · Jul 10
Harry Styles fans flew to Amsterdam, paid a 21% premium for hotels, and sent inflation soaring. One Gen Zer paid $1,000 for a tiny 'box' hotel room Young people may be struggling with financial milestones, but Harry Styles fans in the Netherlands proved their spending power can catch bankers' eyes. Fortune · Jul 10
Morocco goalkeeper Bono’s amazing World Cup penalty-saving record after denying Kylian Mbappe Morocco goalkeeper Bono saved France captain Kylian Mbappe’s first-half penalty in their World Cup quarter-final clash on Thursday. Mbappe had won the penalty after being fouled by Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui but was made to wait around three minutes to take the spot-kick. When he eventually stepped up, his effort… The Independent UK · Jul 9
How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off times Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals online for free from anywhere as France take on Spain and England play Argentina. TechRadar · Jul 9
World Cup sparks wave of racist misinformation online False claims and AI-generated videos with racist overtones have circulated during the FIFA World Cup alongside genuine incidents of racism and xenophobia. Euronews · Jul 9
World Cup quarter-final (and beyond) predictions: will anyone derail France’s title bid? France remain favorites, but can Spain, Argentina, England or Norway spoil the party? Our writers make their World Cup quarter-final predictions The Guardian - US · Jul 9
Museum floor covered in 800 pounds of peanut butter in sticky tribute to artist That is roughly 15,000 sandwiches worth The Independent UK · Jul 9
World Cup 2026 Quarter Final France vs. Morocco Predictions France vs. Morocco at Gillette Stadium on July 9. Mbappe leads with 7 goals as Les Bleus go in at -166 to reach the World Cup 2026 semi-final. Sports Lens · Jul 8
Race discrimination case over child’s swim puts ‘Dutch paradox’ in focus Father of boy refused entry to pool says case is reminder that some Dutch do not acknowledge reality of racism The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Is Neymar the first to bookend his international career with goals at the same venue? Plus: national team colours that are different from flags; Senegal’s goal difference record setters; and Scotland’s unbeaten 1974 tournament The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
UK Shipyards to Build Dutch-Designed Drone-Ready Warships in £2.4bn NATO Deal to Boost Fleet The UK and Netherlands have signed a £2.4 billion defence deal to build eight amphibious warships in British shipyards, enhancing military cooperation and supporting skilled jobs. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Ukraine's Zelensky signs defence deals with Denmark, Estonia and Netherlands Ukraine signed three new agreements with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands to share its battlefield-tested drone expertise, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, as Kyiv seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with NATO allies amid continued Russian missile attacks. France 24 · Jul 8
Cycling News · Jul 7 Jonas Vingegaard rides to stage start under police escort as Visma-Lease a Bike's team bus suffers air-con failure in Tour de France heatwave The team are tying to fix the issue but have reportedly dispatched a replacement bus from their HQ in the Netherlands
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Who warns Europe faces ‘more deadly weeks’ as heatwave builds again The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face "more deadly weeks" due to an intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic. Temperatures are forecast to reach 43 degrees Celsius in Portugal and southern Spain in the coming days. WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge held an emergency call, highlighting…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 6 The Netherlands and Germany pledge return of 2,000 artefacts to Ghana Ghana is set to receive around 2,000 looted artefacts from the Netherlands and Germany, in one of the largest cultural restitution efforts involving the West African nation to date.
The Economic Times · Jul 6 Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar's grandson prime accused in the gangrape of two foreign women, demanded $1.5 million ransom after kidnapping Two foreign women, allegedly abducted and gangraped in Lahore, have departed for Europe after completing legal procedures. The incident, which occurred on June 29, involved women from the Netherlands and Venezuela. Police have apprehended eight suspects, including the grandson of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who reportedly met the victims…
The Independent UK · Jul 5 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles hours after Zelensky said attack ‘imminent’ Deadly attack comes hours after White House confirms Zelensky-Trump meeting at Nato summit in Turkey
TechRadar · Jul 4 How to watch Canada vs Morocco: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news Here's how to watch Canada vs Morocco for free online and from anywhere as the co-hosts chase more history against the Atlas Lions in the World Cup last 16.
Sports Lens · Jul 4 World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Canada vs. Morocco Predictions Canada vs. Morocco at NRG Stadium on July 4 with Morocco favored at -115. Our pick, predictions, and betting breakdown for this World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash.
The Economic Times · Jul 4 'We can beat any team if we stick to our game plan,' says India hockey coach Craig Fulton India's men's hockey coach Craig Fulton believes the team can triumph globally if they adhere to their strategy. Impressive victories against Germany and the Netherlands, alongside a close contest with England, highlight this potential. Despite an overall eighth-place finish in the Pro League, the team's growing confidence and maturity are…
The Independent UK · Jul 4 The mother fighting to be reunited with her daughter after ruthless kidnapping by ex-military ‘mercenaries’ in Amsterdam IN FOCUS: A man convicted of kidnapping his own daughter in a ‘planned, professional, and controlled’ operation has been living freely in India for over a decade with the child. Insiya’s mother speaks to Shweta Sharma about the renewed diplomatic push to secure her return
The Economic Times · Jul 4 FIFA World Cup 2026 Brackets: Check the full round of 16 schedule in IST & US time. Download match fixtures here FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 fixtures IST Time: Argentina narrowly advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, setting up a clash with Egypt. The knockout stage has already delivered thrilling upsets, including Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal and Portugal's victory powered by Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain…
Evening Standard · Jul 3 Manchester United make contact over Crysencio Summerville deal as transfer plans ramp up Netherlands star in high demand after impressive World Cup and West Ham’s relegation