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In pictures: Climate protesters block streets around world

Thousands of climate activists take to streets of cities around the world, launching two weeks of peaceful civil disobedience, coordinated by Extinction Rebellion, to demand immediate action to cut carbon emissions and avert an ecological disaster.

Planes grounded at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport

Cancellations and delays have occurred at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport as a result of a fuel system fault by a third party company, airport official says.

Cartoonist of the tuber noses Guillermo Mordillo dies aged 86

He was world-famous for his figures with the thick bulbous noses: The Argentine draughtsman Mordillo died at the age of 86 on Spanish island Majorca. In the 1970s he was regarded as one of the most frequently published draughtsmen.

Shaw's own goal gives Barca the advantage over a tame Man U

Manchester United underwhelmed with no registered shots on target in a 0-1 loss to Barcelona in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg clash. Barca's point was an own goal from Man U's Luke Shaw.

UCL last 16: Tottenham cruise past Dortmund, Real beat Ajax

Tottenham Hotspur thump Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium to give them the clear edge following the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie, while defending champions Real Madrid overcame a spirited Ajax, with little help from VAR.

What are Europeans protesting about?

Demonstrations making waves across Europe suggests disillusionment and a pushback against the political status quo.

Istanbul becomes safer as crime rates fall over 17 percent - police chief

Even with a burgeoning population, crime rates remain low in the city by the Bosphorus in comparison to other big metropoles around the world.

Dutch police arrest 7 men suspected of plotting major attack

The men are suspected of plotting a large attack with hand grenades, automatic weapons and explosives belts, prosecutors said.

Top orchestra sacks conductor over allegations of sexual harassment

Amsterdam's renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's chief conductor Daniele Gatti has been fired after several women came forward with accusations of assault.

Dutch art dealer discovers first 'new' Rembrandt in 44 years

Jan Six, a Dutch Art dealer, made the discovery of a lifetime at an auction house in 2016, when he saw the hand of Rembrandt in an unknown painting that had gone unnoticed for four centuries.

Judge to ask EU court about post-Brexit citizenship issues

Dutch judges have referred a landmark case brought by British expats over their rights as European citizens after the Brexit to the EU's top court.

Highest sea levels of Dutch coast recorded in 2017

Research organisation Deltares said the sea levels in the Netherlands have risen significantly since 1890. The country lies below sea-level and is protected from flooding by a series of defences.