
Dutch police evacuate Paris-bound train, arrest man
Police in the Netherlands have arrested a man who locked himself in a toilet of a Thalys high-speed train heading for Paris early Friday.

Euro 2016 qualifiers: Netherlands facing exit after Turkey thrashing; Wales frustrated
Dutch are in real danger of missing out on a Euro finals for the first time since 1984

Champions Japan into Fifa Women's World Cup last eight
Goals in either half from Saori Ariyoshi and Mizuho Sakaguchi put holders Japan into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands.

How in the world did the Dutch get so tall? New study aims to find out
But how the Dutch became the world's tallest people has been somewhat of a mystery.

French commandos free Dutch hostage from al-Qaeda in Mali
French commandos freed a Dutch hostage from an al Qaeda-linked group in Mali on Monday, more than three years after he was taken captive while on holiday with his wife, French and Dutch officials said.

Why Vincent van Gogh paintings are turning white
Belgian scientists have identified a very rare mineral that is turning Van Gogh's paintings white.

Russian investigators claim Ukrainian pilot shot down flight MH17
The MH17 flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down over territory in eastern Ukraine controlled by pro-Russian separatists, who have been fighting Kiev forces since April.

EPL: Van Persie's coldblooded finishing saves disjointed Manchester United
Van Persie’s first, against the run of play and completely undeserved, was gifted by Saints skipper José Fonte.

Dutch judges ban ride-sharing service UberPOP
Dutch judges today banned the popular ride-sharing service UberPOP from taking bookings via its smartphone app, threatening the US company with fines of up to $123,000.<br />

MH17 fragments found along with personal belongings in Ukrainian town
Fragments of the crashed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 have been partially loaded onto railway wagons in the Ukrainian town of Torez, the Dutch government has said.

MH17 crash mission to be unarmed for now: Dutch PM
International police investigators at the MH17 crash site in war-torn Ukraine will not for now carry weapons, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Friday as more remains were recovered.

Australian-Dutch team to renew efforts for access to MH17 crash site
A joint Australian-Dutch probe team will renew efforts on Monday to gain access to the crash site of MH17 in eastern Ukraine.

Chances of police authorities visiting MH17 site not good: Australia
The chances of Dutch and Australian police reaching the crash site of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are not good, and the effort could take days.

Netherlands mourns as MH17 crash victims' bodies leave Ukraine
Netherlands mourned the death of its nationals in the MH17 crash as the victims'bodies left Ukraine today.

MH17 black boxes handed over to Dutch officials
Malaysian officials have handed over the black boxes from flight MH17 to Dutch lead investigators of the crash in rebel-held Ukraine.

Not Messi, but Mascherano must be thanked for Argentina's win
It was typical Mascherano; it was the Mascherano that Argentina have come to expect. Day in, day out. He is the rock that they can't do without.

Louis Van Gaal's Krul masterstroke takes Dutch into World Cup semis
Leading into the semi-final against the Netherlands, Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella is going to have a few sleepless nights. He is about to run into a man who has quite clearly established himself as the best coach of the 2014 World Cup.

Photos: Tim Krul's heroics power Netherlands into World Cup Semis
Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday, giving the Netherlands a spot in the World Cup semifinals.

We have left a positive and dignified impression of Costa Rican football: Pinto
Costa Rica take leave of the World Cup stage after Saturday's dramatic 4-3 penalty shoot-out loss to the Netherlands their heads held high

Louis van Gaal kept keeper Jasper Cillessen in dark over switch
Dutch coach Louis van Gaal revealed he had not told Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen of his plan to switch him for Saturday's penalty shoot-out victory over Costa Rica.