Geert Wilders withdrew from the Dutch coalition government due to disagreements over immigration policy, leading to its collapse less than a year after formation. Wilders demanded stricter asylum measures, including a freeze on applications, but his proposals faced legal and political criticism. Prime Minister Schoof is expected to resign, potentially triggering new elections in the autumn.
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Geert Wilders withdrew from the Dutch coalition government due to disagreements over immigration policy, leading to its collapse less than a year after formation. Wilders demanded stricter asylum measures, including a freeze on applications, but his proposals faced legal and political criticism. Prime Minister Schoof is expected to resign, potentially triggering new elections in the autumn.
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A desperate manhunt is underway in central Washington for Travis Decker, accused of murdering his three young daughters. The girls were discovered near a campground in Leavenworth, prompting a massive search led by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. Decker, a former Army soldier with mental health issues, is considered dangerous, and the public is urged not to approach him.
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Devastating floods in central Nigeria, triggered by torrential rains and a collapsed dam, have claimed over 150 lives in Niger State. The market town of Mokwa is among the hardest hit, with more than 50 homes swept away and thousands displaced. President Bola Tinubu has offered condolences and mobilized federal agencies to provide assistance, including search-and-rescue operations, relief materials, and temporary shelter.