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Allies in adversity, Australia and the Dutch in the Pacific War

In February 1942, the Allies established a naval “Combined Striking Force” for the protection of Java. The “Eastern Striking Force”, comprising the Dutch cruisers Java and De Ruyter, the US heavy ...
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Destruction of the Dutch Navy: Battle of the Java Sea, 1942 - Animated

In 1942, the Japanese surged through the Dutch East Indies, conquering territory at an incredible pace. By February, Japanese troop convoys advanced towards Java, as they were met by a small Allied ...
The Financial Times

Meet Karel Komárek, the Czech gambling billionaire making a play for the US

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Karel Komárek and a team of athletes including former Olympians sailed his 100ft superyacht to victory in a ...
The Financial Times

National Lottery billionaire Karel Komárek creates €16bn gambling giant

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. National Lottery operator Allwyn and its Greek subsidiary OPAP are merging in a €16bn tie-up as billionaire ...
Jazz

Karel Boehlee

In this brand new September episode of inJazz Radio we proudly present new live recordings by two Dutch pianists who have more than earned their spurs. Karel Boehlee (1960, Leiden) is a renowned Dutch ...
NL Times

"Unforgettable": Over 2.5 million visited Sail Amsterdam festival; Next edition in 2030

The 11th edition is expected to return to Amsterdam in August 2030. It is not yet clear how the development of the new Haven-Stad residential neighborhood in the Westelijke Havengebied might add to ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

How this custom-designed equipment makes Karel Vejmelka feel ‘special’ while in net for the Utah Mammoth

When Karel Vejmelka skates out onto the Delta Center ice for opening night, something will be different. His equipment, that is. The Utah Mammoth goaltender will not only sport the team’s new jersey, ...
PEP

Karel Marquez returns to the gym after 6 years and 5 kids

Karel Marquez makes a comeback to working out for the first time after six years and five kids: "Here I am, not that people care about this post hahaha but I am just glad I showed up for myself." The ...
Des Moines Register

Eduard Karel Vander Hijde

Eduard Karel Vander Hijde passed away peacefully at home in Des Moines, Iowa on July 24, 2025, at the age of 97. Born in Modjoagoeng, Java, Indonesia, on March 18, 1928, Eduard's early life was ...
Bay Area Reporter

Karel is still here: singer, talk show host and podcaster is still making dance music at 62.

You might have heard Karel, the outspoken talk show host, on KFI or KGO Talk Radio. You might have heard him expound on matters of the day on his Karel Cast podcast. You might have even danced to his ...
National Hockey League

Retracing Karel Vejmelka's rise from forgotten man to five-year extension

Bill Armstrong had no idea who Karel Vejmelka was when he walked past him on the first day of training camp in 2021. "I thought to myself, 'Wow, we've got some big guys. This guy must be a hell of a ...