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26.04.2026

The Day the Correspondents' Dinner Was Shot Up

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Netherlands for 26.04.2026.

It displays 92 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.04.2026The Day the Correspondents' Dinner Was Shot Up

The day was dominated by the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where President Trump was evacuated after shots were fired. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, a former teacher and NASA researcher, was arrested; no injuries were reported. Throughout the day, details emerged: Allen had targeted the Trump administration, sent a manifesto to family, and was described as the 'Friendly Federal Murderer.' World leaders condemned the violence. Meanwhile, Koningsdag preparations saw Utrecht and Amsterdam urging people to avoid crowded city centers due to safety concerns, with some markets starting early. The shooting story pushed aside previous topics like Iran and climate protests.

26.04.2026
03:57
04:37

04:41Shots at the Dinner Table

Dutch media lead with the evacuation of President Trump from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots were fired; a suspect was arrested and no injuries reported. The incident dominates all major outlets, pushing aside previous stories on Iran and climate protests.
06:04
06:16
06:25

08:15Shots at the Dinner Table

Dutch media lead with the evacuation of President Trump from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a shooting incident; a suspect was arrested and no injuries reported. The story dominates all major outlets, pushing aside previous topics.
08:49
Nederlandse Omroep Stichting

Schutter opgepakt bij Correspondent's Dinner, Trump en kabinet in veiligheid gebracht

08:49
08:56
Nederlandse Omroep Stichting

Schutter opgepakt bij Correspondents' Dinner, Trump en kabinet in veiligheid gebracht

08:56
10:44
11:12
Nederlandse Omroep Stichting

'Schutter Correspondents' Dinner wilde aanslag plegen op regering-Trump'

11:12
11:40
11:41
Metro

De Financiële fout van Yara (29): ‘Spaarde samen met zes vriendinnen voor een droomreis, maar er ontstond ruzie’

11:41

11:42Shots at the Dinner Table

Dutch media are dominated by the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with President Trump evacuated and a suspect arrested. Outlets profile the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, a former teacher and NASA researcher. The story is covered by AD.nl, de Volkskrant, NOS, Het Financieele Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf.
12:10
14:18
15:00

15:02Shots at the Dinner Table

Dutch media focus on the failed assassination attempt on the Trump administration at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. NOS reports world leaders condemning violence, while NRC details the suspect's actions. De Telegraaf and Het Parool cover lighter Koningsdag stories, but the shooting dominates.
17:12

17:42The Dinner Table Shooter's Target

Dutch media focus on the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Trump at the Correspondents' Dinner, with AD.nl reporting the suspect likely targeted Trump based on online texts and a family member's alarm. Meanwhile, NRC highlights the impact of healthcare cuts on chronic patients, and De Telegraaf covers asylum crisis mismanagement.
19:05
21:28

21:36Koningsdag Crowds and the Friendly Federal Murderer

Dutch media focus on Koningsdag preparations, with Utrecht and Amsterdam urging people to avoid crowded city centers due to safety concerns (NOS, RTL Nieuws, NRC, Het Parool). Meanwhile, the suspect in the Trump assassination attempt is identified as the 'Friendly Federal Murderer' who sent a manifesto to family (AD.nl).