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Dutch news, in your languageThursday, 24 September 2026No. 16,550

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The World Lives on Credit: How Dangerous Is It? A Lesson in Bond Markets

Podcast hosts Maarten Stellinga and Marike Schinkel discuss rising global debt and interest rates, noting that US interest payments may soon exceed military spending. They analyze the causes of rate hikes, including inflation and borrowing habits, while examining political strategies to manage these costs.

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The AI Future Is Already Visible in San Francisco

Correspondent Milo van Bokkum reports that artificial intelligence is increasingly dominating life in San Francisco, described as the world's AI capital. While residents are becoming wealthier, this technological optimism carries a downside.

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UCI Awards 2034 Road Cycling World Championships to Groningen and Drenthe

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced on Wednesday in Montreal that the Netherlands will host the 2034 road cycling world championships, with the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe selected as the venues. This decision shifts the event from the originally bid year of 2032, which was awarded to India, to 2034. The last time the Netherlands hosted the championships was in 2012 in Limburg. UCI President David Lappartient praised the country's organizational reliability and passion for cycling. The provinces expect up to one million visitors and have secured 20 million euros from the Nij Begun recovery program, established to address earthquake damage in the region.

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Koprol

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Cinco

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Vorto

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Sudoku

Place the numbers 1 through 9 in the diagram so that each number appears exactly once in every row, column, the nine bold-bordered 3x3 boxes, and the four gray 3x3 boxes.

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Sadness

On a Monday morning, a teacher informed her 3V students that she would keep her phone on because her mother is dying soon. At the end of the lesson, a student approached her and asked how she was coping. The teacher explained that she often feels sad but tries to keep life as normal as possible. The student responded with compassion, stating that if she could do anything for the teacher, her mailbox was open 24/7.

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Rebels in Ethiopia seize three airports, fears of further escalation

Rebels in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia have seized control of three airports, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to cancel all flights and raising concerns about renewed conflict. The Tigrean People's Liberation Front (TPLF) claims it is acting in self-defense against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s centralization efforts, while the government accuses them of violating a peace agreement mediated by the African Union. This escalation follows tensions that previously led to a war between November 2020 and November 2022, which experts estimate resulted in approximately 600,000 civilian casualties. Humanitarian organizations fear innocent civilians will suffer from the resurgent violence.

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What Donald Trump Understands About Character in Public Life

Donald Trump uses self-deprecating humor about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to create a permission structure for voters, suggesting that practical political alignment outweighs personal flaws. This strategy relies on the belief that supporters will excuse ugly behavior in a champion who delivers results. The article notes that while Trump has long held this view, citing Graham Platner’s potential success despite past controversies, Paxton faces serious legal and ethical challenges, including impeachment and bribery accusations. Despite these issues, Trump argues that Paxton’s legislative voting record makes him valuable, testing his theory that character is secondary to utility in public life.

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With Folded Chips, Huawei Leads China's AI Race

Huawei is leading China’s push for technological independence in artificial intelligence by developing its own chips and systems amid US export restrictions. The company opened a massive new research campus in Shanghai, employing 30,000 technicians to design alternatives to Nvidia’s hardware. As US-China trade tensions rise, with both nations seeking to reduce mutual dependence, Huawei has shifted its focus to domestic sales, which now account for 70 percent of its revenue. Chinese developers are encouraged to use Huawei’s Ascend chips, even if they offer less power than Western counterparts, as Beijing aims to build a self-sufficient supply chain for critical technologies and AI models.

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From Grain Barn to Mexico's Silicon Valley: Farmers in Querétaro Clash with Datacenters

Farmers in the Mexican state of Querétaro are struggling with severe drought and crop failures, while the region simultaneously attracts massive investment from American tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Oracle. Over 70 percent of Mexico’s operational datacenters are located in Querétaro, earning it the nickname “Mexico’s Silicon Valley.” Adriana Rivera, chair of the Mexican Datacenter Association (MEXDC), defends the industry by claiming water usage is minimal due to closed-loop cooling systems, dismissing local concerns as unfounded. Despite this, farmers report that prolonged dryness has destroyed their harvests, forcing them to sell livestock. The government and industry leaders highlight the economic benefits, noting that datacenter-related exports to the US reached nearly $83 billion in the first half of the year, contributing to a record total export value of $390 billion for Mexico.

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He Was France's Literary Discovery of the Summer. Now He Is Accused of Using AI

Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien, whose debut novel won the Prix du roman Fnac, faces accusations that the book was written with artificial intelligence. An anonymous X account claimed the manuscript was 100% AI-generated, a claim supported by similar tests showing 95% AI content. Orélien denies using AI, attributing the detection results to his distinct writing style rooted in Haitian heritage. His publishers, Grasset and Boréal, continue to support him despite the controversy spreading among conservative commentators.

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What Are the Effects of Meditation? Should You Make It a Habit, and How? Experts Answer

Experts explain that meditation is a proven health tool for training the mind to observe thoughts and feelings without judgment. Anne Speckens, professor of psychiatry at RadboudUMC, defines mindfulness as developing metacognition to manage automatic reactions and reduce stress. While rooted in ancient traditions like Hinduism and Buddhism, Jon Kabat-Zinn secularized the practice in 1979 with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Research supports its positive effects on stress, anxiety, and depression, offering lasting benefits when integrated into daily life.

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Undercover police operations remain too much 'quicksand', researcher warns: How far do you go?

Criminal law lecturer Sophie Naber argues that Dutch undercover police operations lack sufficient ethical and integrity safeguards, describing them as unstable in practice despite being legally sound on paper. Her research highlights that agents struggle with dual identities and face inadequate support from a new national team established in 2025 following an agent's suicide. Naber advocates for mandatory dialogue between agents, supervisors, and the Public Prosecution Service, as well as legally mandated audio or video recordings of relevant conversations to ensure judicial oversight and protect agent safety.

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