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What can you expect today?
- Russia celebrates the Victory Daycommemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Because of the war in Ukraine, all eyes are on Russian President Putin’s speech. You can follow it live this morning on NOS.nl and in the app.
- The Marengo trial continues in ‘de Bunker’, the highly secured court in Amsterdam. The trial today focuses on Saïd R. (49), the alleged right-hand man of the main suspect Ridouan Taghi. He was arrested in Colombia in February 2020 and at the Netherlands in December last year extradited.
- The 38-year-old man from Oud-Alblas who is suspected of the fatal shooting on a care farm in Alblasserdam, is brought before the examining magistrate.
- The cabinet goes with the opposition in discussion about the Spring Memorandum, which contains proposals to adjust the budget for this year. The government must look for billions to cover unforeseen expenses, such as compensation for the high energy prices.
- The winner of the Libris Literature Prize will be announced by jury chairman Ahmed Aboutaleb. The shortlist includes Nico Dros, Mariken Heitman, Auke Hulst, Deniz Kuypers, Renée van Marissing and Lisa Weeda.
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What did you miss?
UN Chief Antonio Guterres reacted shocked bombing a school in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky said the attack killed at least 60 people on Saturday. Guterres emphasized that according to international law of war, civilians and civilian targets must always be spared.
In the school in Bilohorivka, in the Lugansk region, 90 people were sheltering from the war, according to the Ukrainian authorities. After the bombing, fire broke out and the school collapsed.
Other news from the night
And then this
Ukrainian President Zelensky has awarded medals to people who help clear mines from parts of the country. But not only people, animals were also put in the spotlight.
For example, the dog Patron received a medal because he regularly goes out with a special team to detect explosives:
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