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Dutch 'ice swimmers' take plunge in canals
A week of sub-zero temperatures sent most people in the Netherlands reaching for their scarves and their ice skates but health guru Wim Hof smashed a hole in a frozen canal, stripped down to his shorts and took the plunge.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning about the growing threats of war, urging NATO member nations to prepare for emergencies and significantly increase defense spending. With rising tensions, particularly with Russia, Rutte emphasized the urgency of shifting to a wartime mindset and bolstering defense capabilities. In his call for action, he highlighted the strategic vulnerabilities of nations like the Netherlands, which is seen as a potential target due to its logistical importance. Is the world heading toward conflict? Watch this video for a detailed analysis of Rutte's dire warning and the future of NATO's security strategy.
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Norway has announced plans to open a new NATO Arctic and amphibious warfare center in the municipality of Sorreisa, located near Russia’s strategic port of Murmansk. This new base will be pivotal in training US, British, and Dutch marines for potential amphibious assaults and military operations in the Arctic region. With heightened tensions between NATO and Russia, especially following Russia's military activities in Ukraine and the Arctic, this move signals a major shift in NATO’s defense strategy. The new hub is expected to be operational by 2026, and it aims to strengthen allied cooperation in the Nordic region. In response, Russia has warned of its readiness to defend its interests in the Arctic. What does this mean for the future of NATO-Russia relations?
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Dozens of skaters took to the frozen surface of Amsterdam's historic Prinsengracht canal on Saturday, as the deep freeze gripping Europe allowed skating on a small section of the canal for the first..
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