Recent news: World Speed Skating Championships, Train derailment in Brabant, Meteorite in Germany, Jetten in Ukraine, Football Ajax and Avanti, Fireball over the Netherlands, Herlings wins GP (Monday, March 9)

Ragne Wiklund and Sander Eitrem have become allround world champions in Heerenveen. Marijke Groenewoud won the silver, Joy Beune finished fourth. For the first time in 88 years, a Norwegian woman is an allround world champion.

No trains are running between Den Bosch and Tilburg until Tuesday morning. A maintenance train derailed near Vught, says ProRail. Passengers have to take a detour and it will take longer than initially expected.

A meteorite broke into pieces above Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. According to the police, the fragments caused damage to roofs and houses. The fireball was clearly visible in the Netherlands, but no damage has been reported.

Prime Minister Jetten visited President Zelensky in Kyiv and discussed support for Ukraine. According to Zelensky, the war is receiving less attention due to the conflict in the Middle East. Jetten said that the Netherlands wants to collaborate on weapons production and will continue to provide support.

Ajax has replaced coach Fred Grim with Óscar García. FC Groningen defeated Ajax 3-1 at the Euroborg. Avanti '31 7 lost 1-22 to OJC Rosmalen, yet the team still celebrated in the locker room.

Many people saw a large fireball over the Netherlands on Sunday evening. Meteorologists say it was a meteor, not a meteorite. In Germany, fragments damaged houses; in the Netherlands, no damage has been reported.

Motocross rider Jeffrey Herlings won the Grand Prix of Argentina for Honda. He debuted for his new team and won both races. With this victory, Herlings remains the record holder with 113 Grand Prix wins.

Sources: Nederlands Dagblad, FD, NOS Politiek, AD, NOS Binnenland, NU.nl Sport, RTV Noord, NOS, Omroep Brabant, NOS Buitenland, NRC, NU.nl (35 articles)