John Pikari: “If you didn’t play rugby in New Zealand when you were young, then you are an exception.” Photo: Wilbert Bijzitter The question of how a 25-year-old New Zealander – crazy about rugby and raised in the capital Wellington – ended up on the shores of Lake Drenthe is as logical as it gets. It is half past one …
Read More »Coalition agreement in Germany between the SPD, the Greens and the FDP
The three parties which are talking about a new coalition in Germany will present their coalition agreement this afternoon. The social-democratic SPD, the Greens and the liberal FDP will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. to explain the plans. The deal means that SPD leader Olaf Scholz will likely become the new chancellor; the Bundestag will vote on it. …
Read More »Man who drove in American Christmas parade fled after brawl at home
That’s what the police say. The suspect, Darrell Brooks, 39, from Wisconsin, is being questioned. The police know him from previous cases: since 1999 he has been charged with sixteen crimes. At the time of Sunday’s incident, two counts were pending against him, including that of a woman he allegedly beat. Brooks was arrested two weeks ago, but was later …
Read More »Biden invites 110 countries to a virtual summit on democracy
US President Joe Biden has invited about 110 countries, including Belgium, to attend the Virtual Democracy Conference. The US State Department issued the announcement on Tuesday. The summit, scheduled for December 9 and 10, focuses on three main themes: the fight against dictatorship, the fight against corruption and the promotion of respect for human rights. The second summit will take …
Read More »Spotify comes with an ideal function for Netflix users
The service (Photo: Lionel Bonaventure / AFP) Do you also have Spotify in addition to Netflix? Then both services can be good news for you. The two companies will work together. You will find many series and movies on Netflix, while almost any music can be listened to. The two parties are now entering into a partnership. Don’t expect you …
Read More »Homeless in a former prison longer due to the one-and-a-half-meter rule | 1Limburg
They are not sad, the homeless of Maastricht. Following the new one and a half meter measure announced on Tuesday, they must stay longer in the old prison. The intention was that on December 1 they would return to their old place at the Salvation Army in Statensingel, where they had to leave earlier due to the same measure. More …
Read More »A new customer of VDL Nedcar withdraws | 1Limburg
The new American car brand Canoo, which wants to have cars built at VDL Nedcar in Born, is reconsidering these plans. Americans see too much uncertainty about production in Europe. Company management wants to meet with VDL later this month to review the agreements. VDL Nedcar does not want to react to this maneuver by the Americans. Prefer your own …
Read More »Apple sues creators of Pegasus spyware
Apple has sued Israeli group NSO, maker of Pegasus spyware, in America. In this way, Apple wants to prevent spyware from being used to break into Apple products in the future. Although the NSO Group itself did not penetrate users’ phones or tablets, the company did develop the software. The software is used by intelligence and investigation services in 40 …
Read More »European Parliament commits to “greener” agriculture
The European Parliament in Strasbourg has agreed with a large majority to reform agricultural policy. It should lead to greener, fairer, more flexible and open European Union policies. The aim is to increase support for small farmers and increase biodiversity in agriculture. MPs from GroenLinks and the Party for the Animals voted against, along with a few dozen green and …
Read More »Samsung chooses Texas for new US chip factory – Wel.nl
WASHINGTON (AP / BLOOMBERG) – South Korean tech group Samsung Electronics has reportedly decided to build a new chip factory in the US state of Texas. This is reported by the Bloomberg News Agency on an insider basis. The decision is expected to be announced later today. The company would thus respond to Washington’s desire to manufacture more chips on …
Read More »Feyenoord new director: “I will definitely do it”
23 November 2021 – Denis de Clos will succeed Mark Gowermans as general manager of Feyenoord. Bussummer, 47, has now confirmed this. “I have to arrange some more little things, but I will definitely do it,” he promised To us. That was also reported the day before General newspaper Although Te Kloese’s signature is already on paper. Has it really …
Read More »TikTok launches app for Android TV and Google TV in North America
TikTok’s mobile app is extended with an app for Google TV and Android TV. The video platform will first launch the app in the United States and Canada. TikTok for Android TV and Google TV TikTok has already released an app for Android TV or Google TV devices, and it’s now available in the US and Canada. Who reports the …
Read More »Joe Biden blocks proposal against Morocco
23 November 2021 – 11:20 – World © The Biden administration rejected a proposal by pro-Polisario Senator Jack Reed. The Democrat wanted to condition the continuation of military cooperation with Morocco on the acceptance by the kingdom of a peace plan for the Moroccan Sahara. Senator Reed, member of the defense committee, had requested that the use of defense funds …
Read More »Trump confidant sued in investigation into assault on Capitol Hill
Roger Stone in 2019.AP Image According to the panel, they were involved in the organization and preparations for the march leading up to the assault. Therefore, they must provide witnesses and documents. Earlier this month, six former senior advisers to the former president were also subpoenaed. The panel also called Dustin Stockton to testify. Stockton is a political activist who …
Read More »The discussion on cooking live lobsters ignites: “It does not fit in a civilized country”
Fresh lobster is one of the most popular dishes at Wow Crab in Rotterdam. Live lobsters are tossed into boiling water several times a night. They don’t find it pathetic. “We are doing this because it is the best way to make the lobster as fresh as possible. We are a Chinese restaurant and it has been a tradition in …
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