Two Germans die in the Austrian alps after severe falls
A dark day for the German mountaineering community.
Dutch man (45) stabs man on train platform in Switzerland and continues to chase him
A 45-year-old Dutch man was arrested on Friday afternoon following a stabbing at the Badischer Bahnhof in Basel, Switzerland. According to Swiss authorities, he allegedly stabbed a 29-year-old man on the platform without any apparent reason and then chased him.
€100,000 price tag makes post-Tour criterium organizers hesitate about Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pogačar does not fit within the budget of the post-Tour criterium in Aalst. Organizer Renno Roelandt says that the requested appearance fee of 100,000 euros is too great a financial risk for a free criterium. According to Het Nieuwsblad, it appears he will not be competing in the Netherlands after the Tour de France for the same reason.
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami after 38 new sex offense charges
A major blow to the so-called prophets of the online manosphere.
Italy will now reimburse your toll fees in case of traffic jams
Since June 1, 2026, Italy has had a new toll regulation under which drivers can, in certain cases, receive a refund for part of their toll costs if they are stuck in traffic or experience delays due to roadwork. Foreign holiday makers are also generally eligible, but the policy doesn’t apply everywhere, and the application process is anything but simple.
Music education on the decline: conservatories enroll less Dutch students
The proportion of Dutch students at conservatories has fallen sharply over the past twenty years. This year, only 22 percent of students are from the Netherlands, compared to 52 percent twenty years ago. This means that nearly eight out of ten students being trained as performing musicians in the Netherlands now come from abroad. This was reported by NOS.
Child falls into well and drowns
A child has died in the region around the Croatian capital of Zagreb after falling into a water-filled well while playing. Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the tragic accident, according to reports from Croatian and Slovenian media.
Black bear kills retired couple in Canada
A retired couple from Regina, Canada, were killed in a bear attack near McTavish Lake in northern Saskatchewan. The province has confirmed that a black bear was involved and that the animal has since been euthanized.
Controversial plan in Israel: crocodiles to guard Palestinian prisoners
Israel is taking another step toward its controversial plan to guard Palestinian prisoners with Nile crocodiles. The government has revoked the reptiles’ protected status, which appears to pave the way for a detention complex surrounded by crocodiles.
Taliban promotes tourism: A risky holiday destination
Now that the Taliban is actively promoting tourism, the regime is trying to position Afghanistan as a destination for adventurous travelers. Yet for many visitors, the country remains a destination with clear risks, even as the first Western tourists are once again flocking there for its natural beauty, historical sites, and Afghan hospitality.