World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Iran reports rapprochement with US, but differences not yet resolved
An Iranian official reported progress in diplomatic negotiations with the United States, facilitated by a visit from Pakistan's army leader to Tehran. While the countries have moved closer together, s...
Bloemendaal resident builds aquatic drones for war in Ukraine: 'Such an unmanned boat has already saved the life of a Ukrainian soldier'
Martijn Otten, an entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, is manufacturing remote-controlled aqua drones to assist the Ukrainian military along the Dnepr river frontline. These unmanned boats are used ...
Man dies after falling into water in Bos en Lommer
A man died on Wednesday night after falling into the Erasmusgracht in Amsterdam's Bos en Lommer neighborhood. Emergency services pulled the individual from the water shortly before 11:00 PM, but he wa...
Australia increases defense budget under US pressure and China threat
Australia plans to increase its defense budget to 3% of its GDP within the next seven years in response to China's growing regional influence. The decision also follows pressure from the United States...
18-year-old arrested for assaulting PowNed journalist in Utrecht
An 18-year-old man from Utrecht has been arrested for assaulting a PowNed journalist in the city's Overvecht district on March 11. The police confirmed the suspect's apprehension following the physica...
Petrol and diesel slightly cheaper again due to negotiation optimism
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel in the Netherlands decreased on Thursday morning following weeks of record highs, with prices reaching 2.546 and 2.589 euros per liter respectively. This decline is a...
Israeli minister: Netanyahu to speak with Lebanese president
Israeli Minister Gila Gamliel confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to speak with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. This follows an earlier announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump, ...
Amsterdam man (59) suspected of stealing shop employee's phone in Utrecht
A 59-year-old man from Amsterdam is suspected of stealing a mobile phone from a retail worker in Utrecht. The suspect is currently being investigated for the theft of the employee's device.
Emergency services find deceased man in Nieuw-West water, no suspicious circumstances
Housing prices leveling off due to war and cheap apartments
The Dutch housing market is experiencing a cooldown with flattening or slightly declining prices, partly attributed to international conflicts such as the war in the Middle East. While homes are remai...
France releases Russian shadow fleet tanker after payment
The French navy has released the oil tanker Deyna, suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet, after nearly four weeks of detention. The vessel was permitted to continue its journey once its ...
Turkey issues arrest warrants after online posts about shootings
Turkish police have issued arrest warrants for 83 individuals following social media posts concerning two recent deadly school shootings. The authorities stated the warrants were based on inappropriat...
Long traffic jam on A9 after truck accident: delays reach one hour
A truck accident on the A9 highway between Badhoevedorp and Amstelveen has caused significant traffic delays of up to an hour. Heavy congestion is also reported on several other major routes in the re...
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Cyclist dies after falling into ditch in Hillegom
A cyclist died on Wednesday afternoon after riding into a ditch in Hillegom. Local police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fatal incident.
Dozens of fatal barn fires again in 2025, insurers concerned
The Dutch Association of Insurers reports that over 60,000 animals died in barn fires last year, reflecting a lack of progress in fire safety improvements. This figure remains consistent with the prev...
German band Alphaville wants Trump to stop using hit Forever Young
The German band Alphaville has issued a legal demand for Donald Trump to stop using their hit song 'Forever Young' in his posts on Truth Social. The band shared the cease and desist notice on Instagra...
Death toll in Ukraine from Russian attacks continues to rise
At least twelve people were killed in Ukraine during Russian attacks that took place overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. Local authorities confirmed the casualties on Thursday as the death toll from...
Hoofddorp stabbing victim dies
A stabbing victim in Hoofddorp died on Wednesday evening after emergency services were unable to save them. The police confirmed the fatality in a statement, noting that life-saving efforts at the sce...
Trump: Israel and Lebanon to talk on Thursday
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that talks between Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to take place this Thursday. The discussions mark a potential diplomatic engagement between the ...
US kills crew in attack on suspected drug boat
The U.S. military killed three suspected drug traffickers during an attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the operation targeted individuals t...
Russian missiles hit Ukraine: 12-year-old child killed
Ukraine reported multiple Russian missile attacks across the country during the night of Wednesday to Thursday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed that a 12-year-old child was killed during the str...
US threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that the United States is threatening to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil. The statement was made during a briefing with reporters a...
Ticketmaster owner in US found to have a monopoly
A federal jury in the United States has found Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, guilty of illegal monopoly behavior. The verdict marks a major legal defeat for the America...
Stabbing at residential complex in Hoofddorp, large-scale emergency service response
A stabbing took place on Wednesday evening at a residential complex on Liesbos in Hoofddorp. Emergency services were deployed in large numbers to the scene following the incident.
Woman (27) forced into prostitution, prosecutors demand 4 years for suspects
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded four-year prison sentences for a man and a woman accused of forcing a 27-year-old woman into prostitution in Amsterdam-Zuidoost for over a year. The victim ...
Russia threatens European drone sites, including in the Netherlands
The Russian Ministry of Defense has identified several European drone manufacturers as potential targets, warning that their support for Ukraine brings conflict with Russia closer. The list includes t...
White House: extension of ceasefire with Iran not requested
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt denied reports that the United States requested an extension of the ceasefire with Iran. Despite this, U.S. officials remain optimistic about reaching a deal ...
Cabinet considers phased accession of new EU member states
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen expressed willingness to explore a phased approach for new countries joining the European Union. During a parliamentary debate, he stated the Netherlands i...
King: Made clear to Trump we disagree
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands stated that he expressed fundamental disagreements with U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House. He described the conversation as open a...