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Remco Evenepoel experienced an unexpected 39-second loss on the first stage of the 2025 Tour de France due to a lapse in concentration and a split in the peloton, but remained surprisingly relaxed about the setback, emphasizing the long race ahead and the importance of staying focused.
Geert Wilders, the leader of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), has faced an early setback in Dutch coalition talks as other parties have refused to work with him. Wilders' PVV gained seats in the recent parliamentary elections, but his controversial views and anti-immigration stance have made it difficult for him to form a coalition government. This setback highlights the challenges Wilders faces in gaining political influence in the Netherlands.