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Dutch short track world champion Lara van Ruijven dead at 27
In 2019, Lara van Ruijven became the first Dutch woman to win a world speed skating title

After backlash, WHO clarifies COVID-19 'very rare' transmission remarks
Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's COVID-19 technical lead, says: 'I was not stating a policy of WHO'

Austrian president sorry for breaching virus curfew at restaurant
'I went out for the first time since the lockdown with two friends and my wife,' Van der Bellen tweets Sunday, adding: 'We then lost track of time while chatting.'

Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch gallery– museum director
(UPDATED) The 1884 painting, titled the 'Parsonage Garden at Neunen in Spring" has been taken during a pre-dawn break-in at the Singer Laren Museum near Amsterdam

Coronavirus 'no joke,' Olympic gold medalist warns
Cameron van der Burgh, the 2012 Olympic 100m breaststroke world champion, reveals he battles with coronavirus
Quake in Iran kills 8 in neighboring Turkey
(UPDATED) 21 people are injured after the magnitude 5.7 quake, with 8 of them in critical condition

Doubted Van Gogh self-portrait is real, say experts
'The Self Portrait (1889)' uses less vibrant colours to other works from the same period, including muted blues and sickly yellows, and some of the paintwork looks less finished

LOOK BACK: Beauty queens who've become Filipinas at heart
These foreign beauty queens captured the Filipino hearts during – and even after – their respective reigns

Australian citizen jailed in Vietnam for 'terrorism'
Chau Van Kham is jailed alongside Nguyen Van Vien, who got 11 years, and Tran Van Quyen, who is sentenced to 10 years, for 'terrorism against the People's Administration'

What it's like to 'experience' Van Gogh Alive in Manila
The much-talked about exhibit finally arrives on Philippine shores

[PODCAST] Laffler Talk: In a room full of art
Where do Vincent’s fans go? Now I think I know.

Hong Kong protesters boycott Vans over sneaker design controversy
Vans says that they 'have never taken a political position and therefore review designs to ensure they are in line with our company’s long-held values of respect and tolerance, as well as with our clearly communicated guidelines for this competition'

The 'Van Gogh Alive’ exhibit is coming to Manila
(UPDATED) Experience Vincent Van Gogh's art like never before at the global 'Van Gogh Alive' multi-sensory art exhibit, which will run from October to December 2019

Jonathan Van Ness reveals he is HIV-positive
The grooming guru of ’Queer Eye’ opens up about living with the condition in his new memoir

'More players that come out, the better,' says Van Uytvanck
Alison Van Uytvanck, one of the few openly gay tennis players, calls for support to give more athletes the confidence to come out

Vietnamese account matches Filipino fishermen's story
They were tired, hungry, and cold

Austrian president calls for September poll in wake of scandal
The president will hold further talks with other party leaders over the coming weeks in order to fix a date

Co-founder of Sundance Film Festival pleads guilty to child sex abuse
Sterling Van Wagenen faces between 6 years and life in prison

Stolen Van Gogh paintings back on display after 16 years
Van Gogh's masterpieces 'View of the Sea at Scheveningen' and 'Congregation leaving the Reformed Church at Nuenen' have been recovered and restored in Amsterdam

How does the Fab Five stay so positive? ‘Don’t burn the candle at both ends’
In ‘Queer Eye’ season 3, the boys still have so much love to give, one wonders where it all comes from

Australian democracy activist 'detained' in Vietnam
(UPDATED) Australian citizen Chau Van Kham is said to have been detained by Vietnamese authorities

Travel ban for 'fragile' Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'
'It is therefore important that the painting is moved as little as possible and in a stable climate,' says Van Gogh Museum director Axel Rueger

Rare Van Gogh photo is of Vincent's brother, say experts
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam announces the shock discovery about what was previously thought to be one of only two photos of Vincent, and which has appeared in dozens of books

‘Extremely Beethoven’ evening at U.P. College of Music
PRESS RELEASE: Pianist April Merced-Misa pays homage to Ludwig van Beethoven

EU recalls envoy from Tanzania
EU chief representative in Tanzania to Brussels Roeland van de Geer has been recalled to discuss the situation in the country

Fil-Italian rider triumphs in 2018 Batang Pinoy cycling
Marc Van Louie Baluyut hopes to surpass the records of his father who was a former national rider

Willem Dafoe: 'I flirted with Van Gogh's ghost'
The actor stars as Vincent Van Gogh in 'At Eternity's Gate'

Belgian wins inaugural France to China solar bike race
French organizers Sun Trip have started such races in 2013 to promote renewable energy

YAAAAS! Queer Eye is coming back for a third season
This time, the Fab 5 will be working their magic on the people of Kansas City, Missouri

How do LGUs decide on localized class suspensions?
Local disaster risk reduction and management offices use scientific data to decide whether it is worth it and safe to send students to school and government employees to work

Wimbledon giant slayer happy to come out as gay
Belgian journeywoman Alison van Uytvanck says she wants to 'to be free' after stunning defending champion Garbine Muguruza

Wrestling legend Vader dies at 63
'The Man They Call Vader' died on Monday night due to heart failure, says one of his children in a tweet

Trump salute to North Korean general sparks controversy
The interaction prompts disbelief among some Trump critics, who already have said the president appeared too accommodating to Kim and his autocratic regime


Queer and facing rejection? The Fab 5 have something to tell you
The stars of 'Queer Eye' talk about coming out, religion, and keeping the faith

Pistons dump Stan Van Gundy as coach, team director
Detroit team owner Tom Gores says 'change is necessary to regain momentum'

The week in photos: April 21-27, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Canada van massacre driver charged with murder, most victims women
Lead investigator Detective-Sergeant Graham Gibson says the victims of the Toronto attack were 'predominantly women' and they ranged in age from the mid-20s to 80s

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 24, 2018
Hello! Here are the stories you shouldn't miss this Tuesday

Van plows into Toronto crowd in 'deliberate' act, leaving 10 dead
Police have arrested a suspect at the scene of the attack, whose initial death toll of 9 jumped to 10 after one person succumbed to injuries

Night owls risk dying younger, should sleep in – study
'This is a public health issue that can no longer be ignored,' says study co-author Malcolm van Schantz, who argues that 'night types' should be allowed to start and finish work later in the day

LOOK: 'Dawson's Creek' cast reunites after 20 years
James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams pose for 'Entertainment Weekly,' 20 years after the show aired

First Van Gogh in 20 years to go under hammer in Paris
'Women Mending Nets in the Dunes,' which the Dutch artist painted early in his career at Scheveningen near The Hague, is expected to go for around $6 million when it is auctioned in June

Oxfam faces fresh Haiti sexual misconduct allegations
Internal documents reported by The Times says Oxfam attempted to "contain" sexual harassment allegations involving Raphael Mutiku, who led Oxfam's installation of water supplies after the 2010 earthquake

World Cup of Pool set in Shanghai May 15 to 20
The Philippines is the winningest country in the World Cup of Pool with 3 championships
He's back: 'Arnie' to coach Socceroos after World Cup
Graham Arnold will be Bert van Marwijk's long-term successor after the World Cup

Aicelle Santos wins role of Gigi Van Tranh in UK production of ‘Miss Saigon’
The actress currently stars as Elsa in 'Himala: The Musical'

U.S. prosecutor Mueller charges lawyer with lying in Russia probe
Robert Mueller's powerful team of investigators accuses Alex Van Der Zwaan of knowingly making false statements about his communications with Richard Gates

Oxfam says former Haiti director admitted hiring sex workers
Roland van Hauwermeiren, who led Oxfam's team in Haiti, was one of 3 staff members who resigned over allegations they hired young sex workers following the devastating 2010 earthquake there

WATCH: 13-year-old Pinay wows judges on 'Ireland's Got Talent'
Young Shaniah Rollo gets a standing ovation for her rendition of Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colors'
