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Four countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have withdrawn from Eurovision 2026 over the Gaza war after the competition's organisers cleared Israel's participation, plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows since it began in 1956.

Radio France Internationale

Is Europe risk-averse? Here are the countries investing the most

Europeans’ investments in capital markets vary widely, both as a share of national output and per person. Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands are clear front-runners in both measures.

Euronews

Netherlands, Spain and Ireland among countries set to boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

Belgium and Iceland’s broadcasters are now reviewing their position and will make a decision in the coming days, it is understood

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BBC supports ‘collective decision’ to allow Israel in Eurovision amid intense boycott

In the UK, the Conservatives have voiced strong opposition to the boycotts

The Independent UK

Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision Song Contest 2026 over Israel

In September, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia threatened to withdraw unless Israel was excluded over the war in Gaza.

Evening Standard

Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation

The Guardian - UK

Curacao World Cup 2026 squad: Dick Advocaat's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Curacao World Cup 2026 squad will make history as the nation's first-ever representatives in the competition

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World Cup 2026 draw: worst-case scenarios for England, Scotland, USA and Australia

Before Friday’s event we also examine a possible overall group of death and where geopolitics could meet football

The Guardian - UK

Australia sentences ‘Asia’s El Chapo’ to 16 years in prison

Judge says ‘lighter’ sentence for Tse Chi Lop dictated by Australia’s extradition deal with Netherlands

The Independent UK

"A disaster waiting to happen" – The privacy tech world reacts to the new Chat Control bill

While an agreemnet on "voluntary" chat scanning has now been reached, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Netherlands are still against the compromise. And privacy experts aren't celebrating.

TechRadar

A biotech company is beginning trials for a fentanyl vaccine. The CEO says it ‘could completely change’ how overdoses are treated

Human trials are scheduled to begin in the Netherlands early next year

The Independent UK

'She Shamed Us on Tiktok': Brothers Say 'Monster' Father Ordered Honour Killing of 18-Year-Old Sister – Then Vanished

The killing of 18-year-old Ryan Al Najjar has led to a high-profile trial in the Netherlands, with her brothers blaming their fugitive father for ordering an alleged honour killing after a TikTok video angered the family.

International Business Times UK

Which countries use phones and smartwatches most for shopping?

The world of payments is fast evolving as banks seek to improve customer experience. The prevalence of mobile transactions continues to rise, although adoption rates differ across Europe.

Euronews

Indonesia to repatriate two convicted Dutch drug traffickers, including one on death row

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world.

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World Cup Group Stage Mock Draw 2.0: USMNT Land Past Finalists in Big Test

Mauricio Pochettino’s squad could make a splash next summer after a strong end to 2025.

TechRadar

EU Court gives the Dutch the green light to pursue Apple App Store anti-trust case

The European Court of Justice says the Netherlands can go after Apple over its App Store commissions.

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The Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad: Ronald Koeman's latest selection ahead of the March international break

The Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad is looking clearer, as Ronald Koeman's side confirm their place at the tournament

The Independent UK

Two elderly Dutch nationals to be sent home after a decade in Indonesia prison

Prisoners were both convicted of drug trafficking offences and one was on death row before Tuesday’s deal between governments

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The Guardian - UK

How the Guardian ranked the 100 best female footballers in the world 2025

As we prepare to launch our eighth edition of our global list we present the members of this year’s voting panel, our biggest ever

Radio France Internationale

Change on the horizon for the Netherlands’ strained asylum system

As coalition talks progress this week in the Netherlands, following the general election on 29 October – in which the centrist Democrats 66 narrowly defeated Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom – the focus is on changes to immigration and asylum policies.

Motorsport

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Qatar GP

Here's how things stand in the 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix

The Conversation

Why the North Korean government is so invested in women’s youth football

North Korea cemented its status as one of the dominant forces in women’s youth football in early November, defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in the under-17 World Cup final. They returned from the tournament victorious for a record extending fourth time, having won the past two titles.

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'I was missing the mental side' - US teens tackle technical challenges on Sven Hill and sand pits with EuroCrossAcademy and it pays off

Ava White and Emmett Davis recount training techniques learned in Belgium's Lichtaart forest

The Independent UK

Going Dutch: How Liverpool inadvertently became the Netherlands’ best team

The steady stream of Dutch players and backroom staff to Anfield is proof of how the Netherlands has made football one of its greatest exports

Euronews

Eight EU countries face warning from the Commission over budget spending

Eight member states, including Spain, Hungary and the Netherlands, could face a formal reprimand from the European Commission in June if they do not take further action to stay within the EU’s public spending rules.

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