World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Oil prices fall 10 percent after Iran statement on opening Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have dropped by nearly 10 percent following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial shipping. The critical maritime passage had previously seen traffic sta...
Relative of Anne Frank creates YouTube series about her life: Important to keep telling the story
Leyb Elias, a relative of Anne Frank, has partnered with the Anne Frank House to launch an eight-part YouTube documentary series titled 'Anne Frank was here.' The series follows Elias to significant l...
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping during the current ceasefire. The strategic waterway had previously been closed by Iran...
COA cannot stop asylum boat shuttle bus and will discuss future with municipality
The COA attempted to cancel the shuttle bus service for residents of the MS Galaxy asylum boat in Amsterdam to encourage self-reliance among its occupants. However, the municipality blocked the move, ...
Men arrested at Frederiksplein in city center found with fake weapons
Car catches fire on N208 near Velserbroek, road partially closed
A car caught fire on the N208 highway near Velserbroek on Friday afternoon, leading to a partial road closure towards Beverwijk. The incident resulted in traffic delays for commuters in the area.
IJsselmonde family: sentence too low, but no appeal
The family of an 81-year-old man shot dead in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde in early 2025 considers the prison sentence given to the shooter, Sendric S., to be too low. Despite their dissatisfaction with the ...
Fourteen years in prison and TBS for three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde
The Rotterdam District Court sentenced 25-year-old Sendric S. to fourteen years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for three murders committed in the IJsselmonde district. The ruling ...
Increasing reports of shredded documents
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar reports an increase in claims regarding the destruction of official documents within government institutions. He specifically accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Laptop of Hillegom child porn producer and collector searched again; Lawyer: 'Hardly any evidence to support suspicions'
The Hague Court of Appeal has ordered a re-examination of data on a computer belonging to a 38-year-old man from Hillegom who was previously convicted of child pornography. His lawyer requested the re...
EU seeks to restore formal ties with Syria and ease sanctions
The European Union is planning to restore formal political relations with Syria to facilitate closer economic and security cooperation. According to reports, the EU also intends to further ease sancti...
Hezbollah warns Israel against violating ceasefire
Hezbollah has warned Israel that it remains ready to act if the current ten-day ceasefire, which began on Friday, is violated. The Lebanese group stated it still has its "finger on the trigger" despit...
Van Weel: we will increasingly see major cybercrime
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel warns that major cyberattacks, such as those targeting ChipSoft and Odido, will become increasingly common as global cybercrime rises. He stresses the need for mo...
Dutch MEPs: stop going to Strasbourg
Dutch MEPs from several political parties have called for the European Parliament to temporarily suspend its monthly sessions in Strasbourg due to energy shortages and regional instability. In a lette...
Amsterdam square cordoned off over possible firearm, two men arrested
Police arrested two men and cordoned off part of Frederiksplein in Amsterdam this morning following reports of a possible firearm. While officers in heavy vests responded to the scene, it remains uncl...
Politics on the Amstel: PRO Amsterdam needs no referendum for Israel boycott
Journalists from AT5, Het Parool, and De Telegraaf discuss current political issues in Amsterdam in the podcast 'Politiek aan de Amstel.' The discussion covers the PRO Amsterdam party's stance on an I...
Thin mattress, 40-degree heat and rice for breakfast: how new columnist Jesper Rasch (28) is discovering Chinese cycling life
Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch has joined the China Anta-Mentech Cycling Team as a sprinter and mentor for local riders. Rasch, who hails from Zandvoort, will share his monthly experiences of racing and a...
'That's bold,' thinks Jesper Rasch. But he doesn't know what 'chasse patate' means in Chinese either
Cyclist Jesper Rasch has left his long-time Dutch team in North Holland to join an international squad, marking a major shift in his career and culture. He describes moving away from familiar traditio...
IMF and World Bank reopen door to financial support for Venezuela
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are resuming cooperation with Venezuela, according to IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva. This development potentially restores the country's eligibility...
Huge value of Pokémon cards leads to robberies in the UK
The increasing market value of Pokémon cards has triggered a wave of robberies and ram-raids at stores throughout the United Kingdom. Some incidents have resulted in the theft of merchandise valued a...
Minister: Starmer unaware Mandelson vetting was ignored
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly discovered on Thursday that Peter Mandelson failed a security screening prior to being considered for the role of ambassador to the United States. Minist...
Thousands of Lebanese return to south of their country
Thousands of Lebanese residents are returning to the southern part of the country following the commencement of a ceasefire. These individuals were previously displaced from their homes by Israeli mil...
French minister: Netherlands could clear mines in Hormuz
French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that European countries, including the Netherlands, could assist in clearing sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz. A meeting in Paris is scheduled to di...
Myanmar commutes all death sentences, reduces Suu Kyi's prison term
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing has converted all death sentences in the country to life imprisonment. Additionally, thousands of prisoners, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, receiv...
Trump calls Iran war a short trip
During a campaign rally in Las Vegas, U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the prospect of a conflict with Iran, characterizing it as a "short excursion." He further predicted that any such engageme...
American singer d4vd arrested after body of 14-year-old girl found in trunk
American singer d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas after police in Los Angeles linked him to the case. The victim's body was discovered in a decomposed state in...
Man found stabbed after report of fight in Eindhoven
A man was found with multiple stab wounds on the Stratumseind in Eindhoven after police responded to reports of a fight on Kanaaldijk-Zuid. Local authorities are investigating the incident in the city...
ANWB: Different May holiday choices due to global unrest
Dutch travelers are increasingly choosing European destinations for their May holidays due to global instability, with 94% staying within the continent. According to the ANWB holiday monitor, interest...
Democrat wins election in Republican stronghold New Jersey
Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey. According to media reports, Mejia's victory occurred in a district previou...
Lebanese army: Israel shells villages after ceasefire
The Lebanese army reports that Israel violated the newly established ceasefire by shelling several villages in southern Lebanon shortly after it took effect at midnight. In response, the Lebanese mili...