Netherlands Hosts Sporting Events Amidst Extinction Rebellion Protest
The Netherlands hosts NK short track in Leeuwarden and European Allround/Sprint Championships in Heerenveen, both televised on NOS; Extinction Rebellion plans to block the A12 highway in The Hague to protest fossil fuel subsidies; the weather will be 2-5 degrees Celsius with potential ice.
Netherlands Hosts Sporting Events Amidst Extinction Rebellion Protest
The Netherlands hosts NK short track in Leeuwarden and European Allround/Sprint Championships in Heerenveen, both televised on NOS; Extinction Rebellion plans to block the A12 highway in The Hague to protest fossil fuel subsidies; the weather will be 2-5 degrees Celsius with potential ice.
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16% Bias Score
700 Arrested in The Hague After Extinction Rebellion Highway Blockade
In The Hague, Netherlands, over 700 Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists were arrested for blocking the A12 highway, resulting in a 5-hour traffic disruption, police use of water cannons, and 12 additional arrests for various offenses. The protest aimed to stop fossil fuel subsidies.
700 Arrested in The Hague After Extinction Rebellion Highway Blockade
In The Hague, Netherlands, over 700 Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists were arrested for blocking the A12 highway, resulting in a 5-hour traffic disruption, police use of water cannons, and 12 additional arrests for various offenses. The protest aimed to stop fossil fuel subsidies.
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48% Bias Score
Den Dolder Residents Demand Action After Fatal Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing in Den Dolder, Netherlands, by a psychiatric patient, over 300 residents voiced safety concerns at a community meeting, expressing frustration with authorities' responses and demanding stricter measures to prevent similar incidents.
Den Dolder Residents Demand Action After Fatal Stabbing
Following a fatal stabbing in Den Dolder, Netherlands, by a psychiatric patient, over 300 residents voiced safety concerns at a community meeting, expressing frustration with authorities' responses and demanding stricter measures to prevent similar incidents.
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60% Bias Score
De Boo Dominates First Day of European Sprint Championships
Jenning de Boo won the first day of the European Sprint Championships in Thialf, winning both the 500m (34.58) and 1000m (1.07.29) races, establishing a significant lead over Merijn Scheperkamp and Damian Zurek going into the final day.
De Boo Dominates First Day of European Sprint Championships
Jenning de Boo won the first day of the European Sprint Championships in Thialf, winning both the 500m (34.58) and 1000m (1.07.29) races, establishing a significant lead over Merijn Scheperkamp and Damian Zurek going into the final day.
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24% Bias Score
De Boo Dominates First Day of European Sprint Championships
Jenning de Boo won the first day of the European Sprint Championships in Thialf, winning both the 500m (34.58 seconds) and 1000m (1.07.29 seconds) races, establishing a significant lead over his competitors, including Merijn Scheperkamp and Damian Zurek.
De Boo Dominates First Day of European Sprint Championships
Jenning de Boo won the first day of the European Sprint Championships in Thialf, winning both the 500m (34.58 seconds) and 1000m (1.07.29 seconds) races, establishing a significant lead over his competitors, including Merijn Scheperkamp and Damian Zurek.
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44% Bias Score
Verbij Returns to Ice After Six-Month Hiatus
After a six-month break due to injuries and burnout, two-time European sprint champion Kai Verbij has returned to training, aiming for a comeback next season, but facing a challenging path to regain his previous form and qualify for the 2026 Olympics.
Verbij Returns to Ice After Six-Month Hiatus
After a six-month break due to injuries and burnout, two-time European sprint champion Kai Verbij has returned to training, aiming for a comeback next season, but facing a challenging path to regain his previous form and qualify for the 2026 Olympics.
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40% Bias Score
700 Arrested in The Hague as Extinction Rebellion Blocks Highway
In The Hague, Netherlands, over 700 Extinction Rebellion protestors were arrested for blocking the A12 highway, resulting in a five-hour traffic jam, police use of water cannons, and impacts to emergency services; twelve others were arrested for separate offenses.
700 Arrested in The Hague as Extinction Rebellion Blocks Highway
In The Hague, Netherlands, over 700 Extinction Rebellion protestors were arrested for blocking the A12 highway, resulting in a five-hour traffic jam, police use of water cannons, and impacts to emergency services; twelve others were arrested for separate offenses.
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52% Bias Score
Eredivisie Resumes: Returning Stars and Record-Chasing PSV
The Eredivisie resumes its season after a three-week break, with returning star players like Sébastien Haller and Bryan Linssen potentially altering the league standings; PSV's high goal-scoring rate challenges existing records; Almere City aims for a comeback under a new coach.
Eredivisie Resumes: Returning Stars and Record-Chasing PSV
The Eredivisie resumes its season after a three-week break, with returning star players like Sébastien Haller and Bryan Linssen potentially altering the league standings; PSV's high goal-scoring rate challenges existing records; Almere City aims for a comeback under a new coach.
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36% Bias Score
Leerdam Leads After Day One of European Sprint Championships
At the European Sprint Championships in Thialf, Jutta Leerdam took the lead after winning the 1000m (1.14.21) and placing second in the 500m (37.77), while Femke Kok won the 500m (37.58) and placed second in the 1000m, and Suzanne Schulting placed third in both races.
Leerdam Leads After Day One of European Sprint Championships
At the European Sprint Championships in Thialf, Jutta Leerdam took the lead after winning the 1000m (1.14.21) and placing second in the 500m (37.77), while Femke Kok won the 500m (37.58) and placed second in the 1000m, and Suzanne Schulting placed third in both races.
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36% Bias Score
Leerdam Wins Third Straight European Sprint Title
Jutta Leerdam secured her third consecutive European sprint title in Thialf, narrowly beating Femke Kok by 0.04 seconds in the final 1000m race, with Suzanne Schulting completing the all-Dutch podium; Kok's recovery from illness made her second-place finish even more remarkable.
Leerdam Wins Third Straight European Sprint Title
Jutta Leerdam secured her third consecutive European sprint title in Thialf, narrowly beating Femke Kok by 0.04 seconds in the final 1000m race, with Suzanne Schulting completing the all-Dutch podium; Kok's recovery from illness made her second-place finish even more remarkable.
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32% Bias Score
Leverkusen Wins Thriller Against Dortmund, Closes in on Bundesliga Lead
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a Bundesliga match on January 21st, moving within one point of Bayern Munich; the match, delayed by 15 minutes due to winter weather, included a tribute to former Dortmund goalkeeper Wolfgang 'Teddy' de Beer.
Leverkusen Wins Thriller Against Dortmund, Closes in on Bundesliga Lead
Bayer Leverkusen defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a Bundesliga match on January 21st, moving within one point of Bayern Munich; the match, delayed by 15 minutes due to winter weather, included a tribute to former Dortmund goalkeeper Wolfgang 'Teddy' de Beer.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Speed Skater Conijn's Comeback After Calcium Deficiency
Dutch speed skater Merel Conijn, after narrowly missing the 2022 Olympics due to a severe calcium deficiency caused by a restrictive diet, is making a comeback, qualifying for the European Allround Championships with three personal bests, aiming for the 2026 Milan Olympics.
Dutch Speed Skater Conijn's Comeback After Calcium Deficiency
Dutch speed skater Merel Conijn, after narrowly missing the 2022 Olympics due to a severe calcium deficiency caused by a restrictive diet, is making a comeback, qualifying for the European Allround Championships with three personal bests, aiming for the 2026 Milan Olympics.
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36% Bias Score