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Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait behind painting discovered after 100 years: How the artist continues to intrigue us

The National Galleries of Scotland 'was thrilled' after it discovered a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh hidden behind another painting. The artist has been able to capture the public's attention for over 100 years, as his life and death have been shrouded in mystery

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Max Verstappen's 'historical' F1 win sparks celebrations in Netherlands

The fans rode a rollercoaster of emotions in the Bar Club 188 in the Hague, as pole position holder Verstappen saw Lewis Hamilton blast past him in the opening seconds of the race

Dutch court orders oil giant Shell to cut carbon emissions 45% by 2030 in landmark climate case

The case is the latest in a string of legal challenges filed by climate activists seeking action to rein in emissions, but it is believed to be the first targeting a multinational company

Gold, ivory and human beings: New Dutch exhibition takes unflinching look at slavery

The 10 stories featured in the Amsterdam exhibition span 250 years of Dutch colonial history and four continents — Europe, Asia, South America and Africa.

Sarnami: An Indian language born in South America, on the verge of becoming an endangered tongue

Sarnami (sometimes called Suriname Hindustani) is a mixture of the Indian tongues that the immigrants spoke. It has also adopted words from Dutch and Sranan Tongo. The grammar and lexicon of Sarnami reflect the influence of all its mother languages.

Boris Johnson signals end to Brexit deadlock, unveils legislative plan to pull Britain out of the EU on 31 January

Prime Minister Boris Johnson signalled an end to Britain’s era of Brexit deadlock Thursday, announcing a packed legislative program intended to take the UK out of the European Union on 31 January

Brexit delay looms over UK Parliament after British MPs reject Boris Johnson's bid to force new divorce deal, demand more time to debate pact

European Council President Donald Tusk said Tuesday he will recommend EU leaders grant another Brexit extension, hours after British MPs rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bid to force his divorce deal through parliament this week

EU, Britain inch closer to Brexit deal ahead of summit today; France, Germany claim negotiations in 'final stretch'

The European Union and Britain inched ever closer to a Brexit deal, with the leaders of France and Germany saying they expected an agreement could be sealed at Thursday's EU summit

EU, Britain fail to each a breakthrough in Brexit talks; discussions likely continue today, claim sources

European Union and British negotiators failed to reach a breakthrough in Brexit talks during a frantic all-night session and will continue seeking a compromise on the eve of Thursday's crucial EU summit

Dutch family found 'waiting for end of time' in cellar in remote Netherlands village; son claims to have not been outside for nine years

Dutch police found a father and six adult children hidden in the basement of a remote farmhouse where they had reportedly spent years 'waiting for the end of time', officials said Tuesday