Transgender model crowned Miss Netherlands
Rikkie Valerie Kolle has made history by becoming the first transgender model to win the prestigious title of Miss Netherlands. It’s the first time a transgender woman has been crowned in the beauty pageant’s history. The 22-year-old Dutch-Moluccan model won the pageant by defeating Habiba Mostafa, Lou Dirchs and Nathalie Mogbelzada during a glitzy ceremony […]
DCI sleuths arrest Dutch national over human trafficking from Africa to Europe
A Dutch national of Eritrean descent has been arrested in Kenya and extradited to Netherlands over link to human trafficking between Africa and Europe through Asia. According to Directorate of Criminal Investigations, 53-year-old John Habeta, was arrested in Kenya following a covert operation by detectives, after an Interpol Red Notice alert was issued against him. […]
Netherlands suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine
The Netherlands is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting in adults in Norway but WHO says jab is safe.
USA beat Netherlands to win World cup for record fourth time
The United States won the Women’s World Cup for a record fourth time as they eventually overpowered the Netherlands in Lyon. Megan Rapinoe’s penalty and Rose Lavelle’s fine run and finish gave the defending champions victory in the second half, after resilient first-half defending from the Dutch. Veteran winger Rapinoe’s calmly-slotted opener came from a […]