World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Brawl at terrace festival in Rembrandtpark: two injured, three suspects arrested
14-year-old victim in D4vd murder case was pregnant and had an abortion
During the fourth hearing in the murder case against American singer D4vd, it was revealed that the 14-year-old victim had been pregnant and had undergone an abortion. Evidence presented included text...
120 British millionaires call for higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy in open letter
A group of 120 British millionaires has signed an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging the government to increase taxes on the ultra-wealthy. They advocate for this policy as a...
Fireball over Amsterdam turns out not to be a meteorite, but a returning Starlink satellite
Concerts, parades, street parties: what to do during WorldPride
WorldPride begins in Amsterdam today, featuring a two-week program of concerts, street parties, and the Canal Parade. The event includes the official opening by Queen Máxima at Vondelpark and culmina...
A year ago, Ara (48) was a cleaner at Saints & Stars: ‘We reported misconduct and were kicked out of the country as thanks’
More and more nuisance reports in Amsterdam: is harmful behavior increasing or is tolerance decreasing?
Comet over the city: "Never seen anything like it"
A suspected comet was spotted over Amsterdam around 10:30 PM, prompting numerous citizens to share video footage of the event. Similar sightings of the object were reported across other parts of the N...
Brazil bans sale and production of foie gras, sparking anger in France
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a law banning the production and sale of foie gras within the country. This decision has sparked significant outrage in France, where the produ...
110,000 people already evacuated due to wildfires in France, government holds crisis meeting
Two explosions and vandalism: CCTV cameras installed on Amsterdam square
The municipality of Amsterdam has implemented camera surveillance on Abraham Staalmanplein following two explosions and incidents of vandalism targeting a local toy store. These security measures will...
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed by member states
New Trump import tariffs appear to be old duties in a new guise
U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced new import tariffs for dozens of trading partners, including the European Union. Experts suggest that the economic impact is minimal and that the move is pri...
Rainbow Dress on display at Dutch National Opera & Ballet starting tomorrow
The Rainbow Dress, a symbol of LGBTQIA+ solidarity and resistance, will be displayed at the Nationale Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam for two weeks during WorldPride. The exhibition features the dress, ma...
Rochdi T. (37) linked to Amsterdam cash-in-transit robbery, money laundering, and ATM bombing gang
Brit (30) sentenced to five years in prison for serious stabbings in the Red Light District and Rembrandtplein
Ukrainian youth orchestra comes to the Concertgebouw: ‘We don’t sleep many nights because of missile attacks, but I keep doing what I love’
Targets of a night of violence in Amsterdam: seven victims assaulted and house vandalized
A 21-year-old man from Delft and three associates committed a series of violent attacks against seven victims in Amsterdam. The group beat and kicked their victims without provocation and caused signi...
Amsterdam city council debates Pride Amsterdam director following Het Parool investigation; aldermen ‘take concerns seriously’
Red Sea now unsafe as well as Hormuz, global trade under further pressure
Two recent attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East have increased insecurity in the Red Sea, threatening global shipping lanes. Experts warn that these developments could exert further pressure on t...
Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault in British nightclub
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to assault charges following an incident in a London nightclub in February 2023. He admitted to striking a music producer with a tequila bottle during th...
Public Prosecution Service appeals acquittal of man who struck and killed 14-year-old Tamar
Busy conditions at Schiphol as expected: Fits the summer holiday
Schiphol Airport reports that passenger traffic during the first week of the nationwide summer holidays is proceeding as expected. Airport officials described the current situation as normal for the b...
EU says TikTok not doing enough to protect minors
The European Commission has stated that TikTok fails to adequately protect minors, thereby violating EU digital regulations. Concerns include the high visibility of minors' accounts, which may expose ...
Two explosions at toy store on Staalmanplein in Nieuw-West within two days
France opposes self-driving Teslas on the road
The French government has expressed opposition to the use of self-driving Tesla vehicles on European roads due to concerns regarding safety. In contrast, the Netherlands continues to permit the use of...
Major crackdown on pimp gang: 'Romanian men considered red-light district their property'
Seven men were arrested following police raids on Amsterdam's red-light district for operating a Romanian pimping ring. The suspects allegedly exploited sex workers for years through deception, threat...
Over nine thousand fewer flights at Schiphol due to cold and war
Schiphol Airport processed over 9,100 fewer flights in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2023. These cancellations were primarily caused by severe winter weather and flight re...
Deceased person found in water at IJdok, police investigating
