World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Kim Jong-un's sister promoted at party congress
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has received a promotion during a rare ruling party congress. State media reported the appointment on Tuesday as part of a leadership reshuffle within the...
Berendsen calls US Secretary Rubio
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen held an introductory phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday shortly after taking office. The conversation between the two officials was conf...
Trump denies disagreement with general over Iran attack
US President Donald Trump has denied reports of a disagreement with General Daniel Caine regarding potential military strikes against Iran. This follows media coverage suggesting that Caine had cautio...
Nearly 20 countries condemn steps toward West Bank annexation
Nearly 20 countries, including several in Europe, have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's recent actions to increase control over the West Bank. The foreign ministers characterized these mov...
More deaths in US attack on suspected drug boat
The US military reported that three people were killed during an attack on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean Sea. This incident follows previous reports of fatalities during operations targeting ...
Americans talk to Russians and Chinese in Geneva about nuclear weapons
U.S. officials are holding talks in Geneva with Russian and Chinese delegations regarding nuclear weapons. Following a meeting with Russian representatives on Monday, the American delegation is schedu...
Jetten calls Zelensky immediately after taking office
Shortly after taking office, Prime Minister Rob Jetten held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Jetten reaffirmed that the Netherlands remains committed to providing unconditiona...
BBC apologizes for not censoring n-word in BAFTAs broadcast
The BBC has apologized for failing to censor a racial slur during its broadcast of the BAFTA Awards. The incident occurred when activist John Davidson shouted the n-word while two Black American actor...
Summoned US ambassador fails to appear at French ministry
US Ambassador Charles Kushner failed to appear at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday after being summoned. In response, the French government is imposing restrictions on the contact Kush...
Lily Collins to play Audrey Hepburn in film about Breakfast at Tiffany's
Lily Collins is set to portray Audrey Hepburn in an upcoming film focusing on the iconic actress and the production of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. The project was reported by several American media outl...
NOS pleased with Winter Olympics viewing figures
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported high viewership numbers for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The sports event attracted a significant audience in the Netherlands over the past few ...
Former lawyer Weski again requests further investigation into detention
Former lawyer Inez Weski and her legal team requested further investigation into her detention conditions during a court hearing on Monday. Weski is suspected of participating in the criminal organiza...
Judge blocks publication of report on Trump classified documents
A U.S. judge has blocked former special counsel Jack Smith from publishing his report regarding Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents. Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that releasing information ...
More than 600 migrants have already died in the Mediterranean this year
The UN migration agency IOM reports that at least 606 migrants have died in the Mediterranean Sea since the start of this year. This represents the highest number of recorded deaths for the beginning ...
Controversial Mandelson taken away by police
Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested by police at his home. According to reports from The Times, the 72-year-old was taken into custody.
Prosecutors may prosecute Rico the Chilean for plotting assassinations
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has been granted permission to prosecute Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, for the preparation of liquidations. This follows a legal procedure in his native c...
Dozens dead since operation against Mexican cartel boss
A federal operation in Mexico targeting cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, has resulted in at least 74 deaths. Security Minister Omar Hamid García Harfuch confirmed th...
Trial of Spanish PM's wife dismissed, more investigation needed
The trial against Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been postponed after a judge ruled that further investigation is necessary. Gómez is under investigation for the a...
US not involved in death of cartel boss, according to Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that the United States was not involved in the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho. She clarified that the U...
Jetten receives congratulations from Belgian and Luxembourgish prime ministers
The prime ministers of Belgium and Luxembourg have congratulated Rob Jetten on his new appointment, highlighting the importance of strong Benelux cooperation. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever call...
Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro at UN
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil demanded the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro during a session at the United Nations. Maduro was reportedly captured by U.S. forces earlier this yea...
Tofik Dibi, lead candidate for Bij1: ‘I was the ‘brave Moroccan gay man’ until I spoke out about Gaza’
Australian PM backs removing Prince Andrew from line of succession
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for removing Prince Andrew from the British line of succession. Albanese communicated this stance in a formal letter sent to UK Prime M...
Man attacks Jehovah's Witnesses with knife in Germany
A man lightly injured three Jehovah's Witnesses in a knife attack at a train station in Würzburg, Germany. Bystanders and an off-duty police officer successfully overpowered the attacker at the scene...
Brussels: Hungary must honor EU loan deal for Kyiv
The European Commission has called on Hungary to honor the EU's agreement to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. All EU leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, had previously...
Petrol and diesel most expensive since autumn 2023 due to global unrest
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel have reached their highest levels since autumn 2023. The price hike is driven by a combination of domestic excise duty increases and instability in the global market.
International Criminal Court investigates evidence for Duterte prosecution
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has begun hearings to determine if there is sufficient evidence to prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte is not attending the pro...
Von der Leyen congratulates Jetten on premiership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Rob Jetten on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. She expressed her commitment to collaborating on economic and s...
Andrew had massages and travel paid for by Britons
Former British Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for personal massages and expensive travel during his tenure as a trade envoy. These allegations were reported by the BBC based on testimonies...
Nick Reiner arraigned today on suspicion of killing parents after delay
Nick Reiner is being arraigned in a Los Angeles court on Monday on suspicion of murdering his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer. The legal proceedings were delayed for one month after R...