World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Norway arrests teenager over NATO base attack plot
Norwegian police have arrested a 17-year-old boy for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on a NATO base. Authorities suspect a jihadist motive, as the teenager had previously expressed support for t...
Sweden: Downed drone was indeed Russian
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed that a drone shot down on Thursday near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle was of Russian origin. The minister described the violation of Swed...
Concerns over looming Warner takeover: CNN falls into hands of Trump ally
Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to be acquired by Paramount Skydance, pending approval from U.S. regulators. The deal would transfer ownership of CNN to a billionaire with close ties to Donald Trum...
Cities raise tourist tax: 'Just a few extra euros won't deter people'
European cities, including Amsterdam, are increasing tourist taxes in an effort to manage overcrowding and generate revenue. Despite Amsterdam having the highest tax rate in Europe, the additional cos...
Trump suggests 'friendly takeover' of Cuba
US President Donald Trump has suggested a potential "friendly takeover" of Cuba, though he did not provide specific details on what this would entail. This suggestion could imply a transfer of power f...
Israel travel advice tightened over US-Iran tensions
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice for Israel, categorizing most of the country as code orange due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran. This classifi...
Tennis player Griekspoor reaches sixth career final in Dubai
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor has reached the sixth ATP final of his career. He achieved this milestone during a tournament held in Dubai.
Global politics with Amsterdam taxpayer money
The Amsterdam municipal government is criticized for frequently engaging in international political issues using local taxpayer funds. This practice reportedly occurs with predictable regularity from ...
Clinton: If I knew what Epstein was doing, I would have reported him myself
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton testified before a House of Representatives committee, asserting he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual misconduct. Clinton stated that he would have person...
Former President Clinton testifies on Epstein ties
Former US President Bill Clinton is testifying before a House of Representatives committee regarding his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Although Clinton's name has appeared in multiple...
One dead and several injured after tram derailment in Milan
A tram derailed in Milan, Italy, resulting in one death and approximately twenty injuries. Local police confirmed the casualty count following the incident.
NASA changes moon landing program
NASA has announced changes to its lunar program to enhance safety following a series of technical issues. The revised schedule aims for the first human moon landing since 1972 to occur in 2028 at the ...
Israeli court suspends ban on 37 aid organizations in Gaza
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily suspended a ban that required 37 aid organizations to cease operations in the Gaza Strip. The organizations had previously been ordered by the Israeli governm...
UK temporarily withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran
The United Kingdom is temporarily withdrawing its diplomatic staff from Iran due to regional security risks and safety concerns. Consular assistance will be provided remotely while the UK maintains a ...
European Commission implements Mercosur deal without parliamentary consent
The European Commission is implementing the Mercosur trade treaty without the consent of the European Parliament. This move signals the Commission's urgency to establish trade ties with the South Amer...
IAEA: Iran stored highly enriched uranium in Isfahan
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that Iran stored highly enriched uranium in an underground facility in Isfahan. This site was previously targeted by US and Israeli airstrikes in ...
Pakistan reports 22 airstrikes on Afghanistan, 274 killed
The Pakistani military conducted 22 air strikes on targets in Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 274 Taliban fighters or terrorists. Additionally, Pakistani forces reported the capture of eightee...
Belgium abolishes anonymous sperm donation
Belgium is ending mandatory anonymity for sperm donors following a decision by the country's Council of Ministers. The new legislation aims to make it easier for donor-conceived children to access inf...
Zelensky invites Slovak PM Fico to Kyiv for energy talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Kyiv to discuss their ongoing dispute regarding energy supplies. The invitation follows a phone call between the...
Chaos over US import tariffs, but limited impact on the Netherlands
New US import tariffs are expected to have a generally favorable impact on the Netherlands, with some exports potentially becoming cheaper. However, certain sectors like beer brewing and horse trading...
Japan maintains male-only succession
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed in parliament that the imperial throne will remain restricted to male descendants. This decision aligns with a 2021 expert panel recommendation that de...
Dutchman claims responsibility for defacing Churchill statue in London
A Dutch activist using the pseudonym Olax Outis has claimed responsibility for defacing the Winston Churchill statue in London with spray paint. The 38-year-old previously targeted the British Embassy...
Son of Norwegian crown princess to remain in custody longer
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in custody after his preliminary detention expires on Monday. Additionally, a restraining order preventing him from cont...
US Embassy in Israel tells staff wanting to leave: go today
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has authorized embassy staff in Jerusalem to leave Israel due to heightening regional tensions. He urged those wishing to depart to do so by Friday.
Glassblowing in the forest
The article describes a game set in the Black Forest of southern Germany, highlighting the region's historical glassblowing community that has existed since the Middle Ages. The industry flourished du...
Economic concerns leave wine glasses half-empty in Germany
Wine consumption in Germany decreased significantly over the past year. This decline is attributed to consumers being more frugal as a result of the country's faltering economy.
Iran: US must drop excessive demands
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the United States to drop its "excessive demands" to reach a diplomatic agreement. The call followed talks between delegations from both countries hel...
Local ceasefire for repairs at Ukrainian nuclear power plant
A local ceasefire has been established around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to allow for the repair of damaged cables. The facility has been under Russian control since shortly after...
Ozzy Osbourne receives posthumous BRIT Award
Ozzy Osbourne will be posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this Saturday's BRIT Awards in recognition of his impact on international rock music. The ceremony will also include a s...
Megan Thee Stallion to make Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge
American artist Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical starting in late March. She is set to perform the role of Harold Zidler for a limited eight-week engagemen...