Netherlands Nightclub Standoff; Senegal Hails New President | Top Stories | March 30, 2024

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0:00 Netherlands nightclub standoff ends with hostages freed, suspect in custody
- A man thought to be armed and carrying explosives took four people hostage in a "party cafe" in the Dutch town of Ede. Three of the hostages, apparently members of staff, were released seemingly unharmed, but one was still thought to be inside. The siege then ended shortly after a man wearing a balaclava walked out of the building with his hands up. He was then handcuffed by police. The fourth hostage was also released.

0:27 Senegal's new president vows to break free from France control
- Senegal has made history by electing Diomaye Faye as it's youngest-ever president, following months of political tension surrounding outgoing President Macky Sall's attempts to delay the election. Faye is a progressive Pan-African leader who has promised a new era for Senegal, free from colonial influence and external control, particularly from France, the country's former colonial master. This victory is not only significant for Senegal, but it also signifies a new generation's yearning for a fresh vision that prioritizes self-determination and unity across Africa.

1:03 War a real threat and Europe not ready, Poland’s Tusk warns
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned Europe is in a "pre-war era" and Ukraine must not be defeated by Russia for the good of the whole continent. He said war was "no longer a concept from the past", adding: "It's real and it started over two years ago." His comments came after Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy system.