World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Part of evidence against US insurance executive murder suspect ruled illegal
A New York judge has ruled that some evidence against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is inadmissible because it was obtained illegally. Mangione is a...
22 arrests at pro-Palestinian occupation of VU buildings
Police arrested 22 pro-Palestine protesters after they occupied two buildings at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam to demand the university sever ties with Israeli institutions. The occupation ended...
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy buildings on VU campus
Thirteen years for cocaine shipment hidden in Kardashian brand clothing
A truck driver has been sentenced to thirteen years and six months in prison in the United Kingdom after being caught transporting cocaine worth approximately 8 million euros. The illegal shipment was...
Two Dutch nationals on Gaza flotilla removed from boat by Israel
Two Dutch citizens, Pieter Rambags and Jesse van Schaijk, were removed from their boats by the Israeli military while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The delegation head expressed concern ...
Sjoerdsma: EU must show more solidarity with refugees
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma has called for the European Union to coordinate more effectively and show increased solidarity toward refugees and displaced persons. Speaking after a meeting in Brusse...
Man (30) kicked unconscious outside Central Station, police arrest four suspects
A 30-year-old man from Hoofddorp was kicked unconscious during an assault at Amsterdam's Stationsplein on Saturday night. Police arrested four suspects, including three minors, shortly after they fled...
Car set on fire opposite Haarlem police station, suspect arrested
A car parked opposite the Haarlem police station was set on fire on Monday afternoon. Authorities were able to quickly apprehend a suspect in connection with the incident.
EU disease center sends experts over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is deploying experts to the Africa CDC headquarters in Addis Ababa to support the coordination of the Ebola response in the Democratic Rep...
Chinese to build cars in historic Citroën factory
Stellantis is partnering with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng to produce vehicles at the historic Citroën factory in Rennes, France. This collaboration marks a significant shift for the facility, w...
Long lines at Schiphol security, airport deploys extra staff
Schiphol Airport is experiencing long security queues on Monday following a change in its security screening procedures. In response, the airport has deployed additional office staff to assist passeng...
Truck damages Velsertunnel, A22 towards IJmuiden temporarily closed
A truck caused damage to the Velsertunnel on Monday afternoon, leading to the temporary closure of the A22 highway towards IJmuiden. The incident resulted in traffic disruptions while the damage is be...
Three minors and a man arrested for serious assault at Stationsplein in Amsterdam
NYT: US wants more than military role in Greenland
The United States is seeking to expand its influence in Greenland beyond its existing military presence during negotiations over the island's future. According to The New York Times, this strategic sh...
Pakistan sends large-scale military aid to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, 16 fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia as part of a bilateral defense agreement. The deployment aims to protect Saudi Arabia from potential atta...
Hungarian president says he will stay despite Magyar's call
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has announced that he will not resign from his position, despite a deadline set by Péter Magyar to step down by the end of May. Sulyok confirmed his decision to rema...
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Prosecution seeks prison and community service for wearing banned motorcycle club vest
The Dutch prosecution has demanded a one-month suspended prison sentence and 60 hours of community service for a 40-year-old man caught wearing a vest of the banned motorcycle club Bandidos. The man a...
Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi discharged from hospital
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was discharged from the hospital on Sunday following her release from prison. Her foundation stated that she is returning home but will require follow...
Two lawyers willing to represent Taghi if given enough preparation time
Lawyers Ronald van der Horst and Anique Slijters have expressed their willingness to represent Ridouan Taghi in the Marengo trial appeal, provided they are granted sufficient time to review the case f...
Tennis player De Jong advances in Roland Garros qualifying
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has advanced to the second round of the Roland Garros qualifying tournament. He secured his spot after defeating China's Sun Fajing in two consecutive tiebreak sets....
Ter Apel registration center even busier than usual
The registration center for asylum seekers in Ter Apel is experiencing higher-than-normal occupancy, with current numbers fluctuating around 2,200 people. Although the facility has a maximum capacity ...
Two Amsterdam lawyers willing to represent Taghi after all, if they can read 90,000 pages first
Iran sends revised peace proposal to the United States
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a revised response to a peace proposal from the United States. A Pakistani source confirmed that the mediating country has shared this updated pro...
Body from cruise ship Hondius cremated in the Netherlands
The body of a German woman who died from hantavirus while aboard the cruise ship Hondius will be cremated in the Netherlands. Health officials announced the decision following the vessel's arrival at ...
Europol discovers thousands of Iranian Guard online posts in EU
Europol and European Union member states have identified and removed approximately 14,200 online messages associated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG). The operation targeted IRG content acro...
Max Verstappen defies all logic in Germany: 'If you can't enjoy this, you're a bitter person'
Max Verstappen and his team participated in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in Germany, where the four-time Formula 1 champion delivered a dominant performance. Despite their strong showing in the Eifel ...
Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax case and gets 60 million euros back
A Spanish court has ordered the tax authorities to repay pop star Shakira over 60 million euros after ruling she was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011. The court determined that the singer had been ...
CARE: Price of aid goods rising due to trade route blockades
The aid organization CARE reports that the prices of food and emergency supplies are rising rapidly due to trade route disruptions in the Middle East. The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz has f...
Man under the influence causes havoc on Frederik Hendrikstraat
A 25-year-old driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs was arrested after crashing into several parked cars on Frederik Hendrikstraat in Amsterdam West. No injuries were reported, but the collis...