World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Belgian ambassador to the US lashes out at minister
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticized Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke in a social media post that has since been deleted. The conflict arose after Vandenbroucke supported party le...
To those claiming this shouldn't happen: dream on. This was world-class sport at its best
The Dutch Olympic team experienced a significant surge in morale following successful performances on the third day of the games. This shift to celebration follows a disappointing start during the fir...
Live import tariffs | Investors uncertain over Trump response
This live blog provides updates on the developments regarding American import duties and the resulting uncertainty among investors following reactions from Donald Trump. It aims to track the ongoing i...
Shell closes gas station in Belgium after customers possibly pumped water
Shell has closed a gas station in Mechelen, Belgium, after several customers inadvertently filled their vehicles with a contaminated liquid instead of gasoline. The substance is believed to be a mixtu...
Kallas expects no agreement on new sanctions package against Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas does not expect an agreement on the 20th sanctions package against Russia during Monday's meeting of foreign ministers. The deadlock is caused by Hungary's continue...
US stops collecting unlawful import tariffs introduced by Trump
The United States has officially ceased the collection of import tariffs that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, effective Tuesday. However, existing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum, and auto...
Multiple killed in drone attacks in Ukraine
Recent Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least three deaths, including two victims in the Odesa region and one in Zaporizhzhia. Additionally, a rocket struck a resid...
Ten things that stood out in Olympic Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo
The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have concluded after two weeks of competition on snow and ice. The article highlights ten notable observations from the international multi-sport eve...
Kim Lammers: ‘At the Olympics, you need thick skin not to falter’
Former athlete Kim Lammers reflects on the mental toughness and resilience required in elite sports, noting that competition can often be harsh or unfair. Her remarks were made in the context of obser...
South Korea angry over Russian embassy banner in Seoul
South Korea has filed a formal protest against Russia over a banner displayed at the Russian embassy in Seoul stating, "Victory will be ours." The banner was reportedly hung to commemorate the anniver...
Number of Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem nearly doubles in almost three and a half years
The municipality of Haarlem currently provides shelter to 1,396 Ukrainian refugees as the conflict continues following the Russian invasion. This figure represents a significant increase, with the num...
Schools in Mexico closed amid unrest after cartel leader's death
Schools across six Mexican states will remain closed on Monday following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. Gangs have caused significant unrest by blocking roa...
Venezuela releases 23 political prisoners
Venezuelan authorities released 23 political prisoners on Sunday under a new amnesty law introduced last Thursday. The human rights organization Foro Penal confirmed the releases, which are part of a ...
Reuters: U.S. task force helped track down cartel boss
An American taskforce provided intelligence that helped locate El Mencho, the leader of Mexico's Jalisco cartel. The drug kingpin was subsequently killed during a military raid on Sunday.
Kim Jong-un re-elected as leader of Workers' Party
North Korea's ruling Workers' Party has re-elected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary during a party congress. The announcement was made on Sunday by the state news agency KCNA.
Dutch Foreign Ministry tells citizens in Mexico to stay indoors after drug lord's death
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Dutch citizens in Mexico to stay indoors following the death of drug lord El Mencho. The killing of the drug kingpin by Mexican police on Sunday has tr...
Mexican Jalisco cartel leader killed in police raid
A high-ranking member of a drug cartel was killed during a raid by Mexican authorities in the state of Jalisco. The death of the cartel figure was confirmed by officials following initial reports from...
One Battle After Another wins six BAFTAs, I Swear surprises with acting award
The crime comedy 'One Battle After Another' emerged as the major winner at the BAFTA awards on Sunday, securing six trophies. The ceremony, which celebrates the best in British film, also featured a s...
Activists hang photo of Andrew in Louvre after arrest
Activists hung a photograph of former British Prince Andrew in the Louvre museum in Paris. The image depicts Andrew sitting in the back of a car following a lengthy police interrogation that took plac...
Over 200 prisoners in Venezuela on hunger strike for amnesty law
More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have launched a hunger strike to demand their release. The protest follows the recent implementation of a new amnesty law in the country.
Hundreds join Ukraine solidarity march: 'Attention must not fade away'
Approximately 300 people gathered at Amsterdam's Museumplein for a solidarity march to support Ukraine and advocate for continued international attention and military aid. The demonstration, which mov...
Travel ban in New York due to approaching winter storm
A temporary travel ban will take effect in New York City starting tonight due to an approaching winter storm. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the measure during a press conference to address the weathe...
USA and Canada deliver promised spectacle in ice hockey final on an emotional afternoon in Milan
The United States defeated Canada in overtime to win their first Olympic ice hockey title since 1980 during a high-stakes final in Milan. Goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck delivered an exceptional performa...
Syria closes Al-Hol ISIS camp
Syrian authorities have officially closed the Al-Hol camp, which previously housed family members of suspected Islamic State fighters. The closure follows the removal of the final prisoners from the f...