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Dutch king Willem-Alexander apologises for Netherlands' historic involvement in slavery

The Netherlands became involved in the slave trade in the late 1500s and became a major trader in the mid-1600s before its abolition in the Dutch colonies in the Caribbean in 1863

Daily Mirror

Dutch king apologizes for the monarchy's role in global slave trade

"I make this apology myself. And I feel the weight of the words in my heart and my soul," King Willem-Alexander said at a ceremony marking 160 years since the end of slavery in the Netherlands.

WEKU

Dutch king apologises for country’s historical involvement in slavery

On day to remember 160th anniversary of abolition of slavery in Netherlands, Willem-Alexander says racism is still a problem

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Dutch king makes historic apology for slavery

AMSTERDAM: Dutch King Willem-Alexander issued a historic royal apology on Saturday for the Netherlands’ involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected.

Bangkok Post

Dutch King formally apologises for Netherlands' historic role in slavery

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Saturday for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery.

France 24

The Dutch king will deliver a speech at an event on the anniversary of slavery's end in its colonies

Dutch King Willem-Alexander will deliver a speech to commemorate the anniversary of the country abolishing slavery

The Independent UK

Nato ready to face threat from ‘Moscow or Minsk’, says alliance head after Wagner chief’s exile

Jens Stoltenberg says alliance has strengthened eastern flank and will protect ‘every inch of Nato territory’ after Prigozhin move

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Dutch government to end gas extraction in northern province after 60 years and many damaging quakes

The Dutch prime minister says that extraction from one of the world’s largest natural gas fields will end in October

The Independent UK

Why is the EU offering Tunisia a financial assistance package?

The EU hopes to stem the number of refugees departing for Europe from the country’s coast during an economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

EU offers Tunisia massive aid deal to reduce migration and boost economy

The European Union on Sunday offered millions of euros in financial support to Tunisia, to boost its economy and reduce the flow of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea into Europe.

Radio France Internationale

EU offers Tunisia aid package, seeks tighter border control

The EU is considering a major financial package for the cash-strapped nation amid a growing refugee and migrant crisis.

Al Jazeera

World leaders express grief at deaths in Odisha train crash

Leaders from across the world, including President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, expressed condolences for the triple train crash that occurred in Odisha in which over 260 people were killed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NATO divided on Ukrainian membership as Zelenskyy renews call

Ukrainian president appeals to dozens of European leaders as divisions among NATO members become apparent.

Al Jazeera

EU wants to sanction Russians involved in child abductions, Dutch PM says

The European Union is looking to broaden sanctions against Russia to target people involved in the abduction of children from Ukraine, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

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Netherlands 'seriously considering' sending F-16's to Ukraine

The Netherlands is "seriously considering" sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine but has not taken any final decision yet, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Friday.

Reuters

Analysis-NATO struggles in the shadows to find new leader

The race to be the next NATO boss is heating up. But it is a race run largely in the dark, with no sign of a winner yet.

Reuters

Factbox-Ukraine wants F-16 jets - how is coalition developing for training pilots?

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy renewed his appeal on Wednesday for U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets, saying their appearance with Ukrainian pilots would be a sure signal from the world that Russia's invasion would end in defeat.

Reuters

Factbox-Why Ukraine is bidding for F-16 jets and will it succeed?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is making progress in persuading the West to supply Ukraine with fighter jets - with U.S.-built F-16s flown by several NATO nations in particular focus.

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Dutch gov't declines comment on progress in F-16 deliveries to Ukraine

Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra on Wednesday said there was no progress to report in international talks on the possible delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Daily Mirror

Zelensky WILL get fighter jets as Western allies agree to give planes to Ukraine

Rishi Sunak and Dutch PM Mark Rutte have agreed to build an "international coalition" to secure F-16 warplanes for Kyiv as it tries to recapture territory from Russia

Al Jazeera

Ukraine receives jet fighter support pledge from UK, Netherlands

UK PM Rishi Sunak and Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte agree to build international coalition to provide Kyiv with F-16s.

Evening Standard

UK and EU to ‘strengthen co-operation’ on migration, says Downing Street

The Prime Minister met the president of the European Commission at a summit in Iceland

Reuters

Dutch PM says in Brazil his country will back Ukraine as long as needed

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte discussed the war in Ukraine on Tuesday with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and said there should be no concessions that affect Ukrainian sovereignty.

Reuters

Dutch PM to discuss defence of Ukraine with Brazil's Lula

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he will lay out the need to defend Ukraine in the war with Russia on Tuesday when he meets Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, who has been critical of arming the Ukrainians.

The Independent UK

Zelensky says world has ‘historic responsibility’ to prosecute Putin for war crimes

Ukrainian president uses trip to The Hague to call for international tribunal so Russian leader faces justice

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