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Together we can confront the battle against dementia and loneliness, as the number of people with dementia in the Netherlands is expected to rise to at least half a million in the coming twenty years, and combating loneliness is crucial for reducing this condition. (translated)

Samen kunnen we dementie en eenzaamheid te lijf gaan
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AI has complicated the fight against fraud at universities by creating an unsolvable dilemma for examination committees, making it increasingly difficult to detect fraud without unjustly accusing students. (translated)

AI heeft van fraudebestrijding aan de universiteit een catch 22 gemaakt
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Göran Sluiter (1970-2026) was a prominent lawyer and professor of international criminal law who was a strong advocate for human rights and justice, among other high-profile cases such as the prosecution of Queen Máxima's father and the fight against racism, and passed away after a long illness. (translated)

Göran Sluiter (1970-2026), strak in de juridische leer, altijd op zoek naar gerechtigheid
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Prime Minister Rob Jetten advocated for the protection of the International Criminal Court during the United Nations General Assembly and emphasized the importance of the fight against impunity, amid criticism from the United States. (translated)

‘Handen af van het Internationaal Strafhof’, zegt Jetten bij VN

Fortunately, we are not alone in our fight against the devastating nitrogen policy. (translated)

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The Iranian president Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that it is up to the United States to decide when they want to end the war against Iran, and warned that Iran will respond strongly if the fighting continues. (translated)

Iraanse president: VS kunnen oorlog elk gewenst moment beëindigen
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Asmae Amaddaou claims her right to exist with her debut collection Brand dear brand in a world where immigrants fight for acceptance, while she addresses politically conscious and socially critical themes with a brave yet tender voice. (translated)

Asmae Amaddaou slikt haar woorden niet in, maar eist haar bestaansrecht op
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"How much longer will the international community wait to protect the Palestinian population in Gaza and the West Bank?" Abbas spoke of "illegal punitive measures" that are contrary to America's international obligations as the host country of the UN. (translated)

Geïsoleerde Netanyahu richt zich bij VN vooral op eigen achterban
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The Amsterdam mayor of Foreign Affairs was with her new friend Zohran Mamdani in New York. To 'raise a dam against anti-democratic and authoritarian forces'. I'm not making this up. She says it herself. The unelected regent without a mandate. Who is going to battle against 'anti-democratic forces'. 🤣 (translated)

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In Turkey, PKK fighters who died are being publicly commemorated for the first time, which raises resistance among some Turks, while Kurds show their mourning and pride during these ceremonies. (translated)

Omgekomen PKK-strijders worden openlijk herdacht, en dat ligt gevoelig in Turkije

Special message for the haters who wish I would die quickly (and painfully). I have bad news for you. A blood test today showed that my PSA (a cancer marker) has dropped again. A PET-CT scan (that's a scan of the whole body) had already shown earlier that the cancer has become 'less to much less.' In other words: the treatments and the chemo are working well. My treatment team did note that the fifth round of chemo has hit quite hard, which is why we are doing the sixth round a week later. A scan in December will show what the 'final score' is after six rounds of chemo. And then I get to start recovering. But dear haters, do not mourn! There is hope! This does not mean that I am cured. That is no longer possible. But for now, I’m still around for a while. And during that time, I will fully use it to keep hitting you with mouth-stopping arguments on a daily basis. Bring it on, bitches! #cancerisnotalwaysfun (translated)

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A federal judge has ruled that Trump must grant the banned media CNN, MS NOW, and Politico access to the White House again, as his decision to exclude them is likely unconstitutional. (translated)

Trump moet verbannen media CNN, MS NOW en Politico weer toelaten tot Witte Huis, oordeelt rechter
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Fifteen female members of parliament in the Netherlands, from both left-wing and right-wing parties, have united to fight against online sexual abuse through deepfake pornography that depicts them without consent, and advocate for better protection and awareness regarding this issue. (translated)

Unicum: vrouwelijke Kamerleden slaan handen ineen in strijd tegen gruwelijk online seksueel misbruik
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During the summit meeting between Trump and Xi in Washington, it was emphasized that, although the US and China agree on the risks of artificial intelligence, there will be no joint effort to curb its development, as both countries are competing for leadership in this technology. (translated)

Topontmoeting Trump en Xi in VS: wel praten over gevaren AI, maar geen rem erop

Austrian minister Claudia Bauer (31) goes to the Netherlands for the fight against headscarves and political Islam: 'We misunderstand tolerance' (translated)

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Pepijn Schoneveld creates a theatrical performance about his darkest period, in which he shares his struggle with an anxiety disorder and depression, and emphasizes the value of personal growth and connection with others. (translated)

Pepijn maakt theater over zwartste periode uit zijn leven: ‘Ben mijn depressie en angststoornis nu dankbaar’
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The Dutch Data Protection Authority warns that filming with camera glasses without the consent of the filmed individuals is in violation of privacy legislation, especially due to the risks of AI-driven gadgets. (translated)

Filmen met een camerabril kan niet zonder toestemming. Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens waarschuwt voor risico’s van AI-gestuurde gadgets
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Olcay Gulsen publicly apologizes for having Lil Kleine perform at her wedding after realizing that her decision could be hurtful to victims of femicide, despite her years of fighting against violence against women. (translated)

Olcay Gulsen gaat diep door stof na optreden Lil Kleine op haar bruiloft: ‘Kwetsend voor slachtoffers van femicide’
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The UN special rapporteur for human rights, Ben Saul, has concluded that the American attacks on boats with alleged 'narcoterrorists' in the Caribbean Sea may be in violation of international law and constitute crimes against humanity. (translated)

VN: Amerikaanse aanval op ‘drugsboten’ mogelijk misdaad tegen menselijkheid

For the first time in many years, Defense has more than 31,000 active military personnel and civilians again. We are climbing out of the valley and rebuilding our armed forces. Step by step. (translated)