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Study found vaccination reduces TB transmission in cattle by almost 90%.

Gylan Kain, one of the Original The Last Poets, died in a care home in Lelystad, Netherlands, on February 7, 2024 at age 81.

Zara owner Inditex has reported a 10.4% year-on-year increase in sales to €35.9bn (£30.7bn) in financial year ended 31 January 2024.

A new cast iron sculpture, entitled SHELF II, by internationally renowned British sculptor Antony Gormley has been unveiled in Hong Kong as a permanent addition to Swire Properties' public art collection. The artwork stands in an outdoor area as part of the newly extended public realm of the Taikoo Place redevelopment, becoming a fixture in Hong Kong's cultural ecosystem.

The emergency services issued NL Alerts for two major fires in Almere and Haarlem. Firefighters are still trying to get the blaze in a thrift store and clothing storage unit on an industrial terrain in Almere under control. The fire in an appliance store in Haarlem has been extinguished. Locals in both municipalities are urged to stay out of the smoke. As far as is known, no one got hurt.

A search is underway for a venomous shield-nosed cobra in Lelystad. The snake may have escaped from a home on Sont on Monday, though an animal expert told the municipality there is a good chance it could still be in or near the home in a place where it is warm and dry. Since the owner has not yet been able to locate it, and a bite from the snake can cause health problems, the city warned all residents living within 300 meters of the snake's owner.

A search is underway for a venomous shield-nosed cobra in Lelystad. The snake may have escaped from a home on Sont on Monday, though an animal expert told the municipality there is a good chance it could still be in or near the home in a place where it is warm and dry. Since the owner has not yet been able to locate it, and a bite from the snake can cause health problems, the city warned all residents living within 300 meters of the snake's owner.

Dutch national railway NS announced plans to dramatically improve service next year by adding an additional 1,600 trains per week to the timetable in 2025. The improvements include overall increases during rush hour and weekend evenings, as well as more trains throughout the day to connect Schiphol with Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Arnhem.

NS plans to shake up services, add 1,600 journeys a week

Hard landing for Lelystad airport as MPs vote against opening