World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Printer: Curaçao causes striking surge in flag orders this World Cup
Printing company Drukbedrijf reports that orders for Curaçao flags have increased tenfold since the country qualified for the World Cup. This surge in demand marks a significant peak in sales for the...
US launches new strikes on Iran after drone shot down
The United States military conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets, including radars and command centers near the Strait of Hormuz, over the weekend. These operations targeted facilities used for...
Major rescue operation for man trapped in Italian cave
A 20-year-old man is the subject of a major rescue operation after becoming trapped 120 meters deep in a cave in northern Italy. The victim has been pinned by a rock since Sunday afternoon in the Grot...
No winner after first round of Colombian presidential election
The first round of the Colombian presidential elections held on Sunday ended without a clear winner. Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will now face each...
Three injured in two stabbings in The Hague
Three people were injured in two separate stabbing incidents in the city center of The Hague during the night between Sunday and Monday. The incidents occurred at Kalvermarkt and Koningin Julianaplein...
A4 partially closed due to fatal collision near Belgian border
A fatal collision on the A4 highway near the Belgian border resulted in one death and the partial closure of the road between the De Markiezaat junction and Zandvliet. Local authorities also closed a ...
Amnesty: propaganda dominates Russian education
Amnesty International reports that propaganda dominates education systems in Russia and Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The human rights organization argues that Russia is violating children's ri...
Major fire in shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk
A large fire broke out in a shop building on Cornelius Groenlandstraat in Heemskerk on Sunday evening around 9:30 PM. Emergency services quickly escalated their response, and multiple fire department ...
Person injured in stabbing on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam
A person was injured and hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Nieuwe Hemweg in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening. Police are currently searching for a suspect, described as a tall man with a cro...
New York Mayor keeps word and boycotts Israel Day Parade
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the annual Israel Day Parade on Sunday, making him the first mayor of the city to not participate in the event. The move follows through on his previous commitm...
French museum reports theft of artistic banana
A museum in Metz, France, has filed a police report after a banana that was part of Maurizio Cattelan's artwork 'Comedian' was stolen. A security guard discovered that the fruit, which was taped to a ...
De Jong falls to Zverev in fourth round of Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong's impressive run at Roland Garros came to an end in the fourth round following a straight-sets loss to Alexander Zverev. The 26-year-old Dutch player lost 6-7, 4-6, 1-6 on his birthday,...
Hannie Schaft inspires students in Brazil: 'I hear they are thinking about how they can take action themselves'
A graphic novel about Dutch resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters is inspiring students in Brazil to reflect on activism and resistance. The book's Brazilian creators note that...
Tackling drug violence central to Colombia's presidential elections
Presidential elections have begun in Colombia, with polling stations now open across the country. The candidates are primarily distinguished by their differing strategies for addressing the nation's o...
No animal abuser active in Velserbroek: Swan decapitated by stone marten
An investigation into a decapitated swan found near a playground in Velserbroek has concluded that a stone marten was responsible for the animal's death. The findings dismiss earlier concerns that a h...
Code yellow in Gelderland and Overijssel due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel due to incoming thunderstorms. The weather institute warns that these storms may be accompanied by loca...
Four suspects arrested red-handed after business burglary in Vijfhuizen
Four suspects were caught red-handed and arrested by police during a burglary at a business on Hybrideweg in Vijfhuizen on the night of May 31. The same premises had been targeted by burglars in a pre...
Lebanon reports deaths and injuries from Israeli airstrikes
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least eleven people and injured twelve hospital staff members, according to the Lebanese news agency NNA. The casualties occurred during attacks t...
Police: Threats after report of violence during Zeist arrest
Dutch police have disabled comments on their social media posts regarding a recent arrest in Zeist after receiving a wave of threats and insults. A spokesperson stated that while criticism and dialogu...
More arrests and injuries in Paris football riots
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that 780 people were arrested following riots in Paris after the Champions League final won by PSG. The updated figure follows earlier reports of 400 ...
France calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting over Lebanon
France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to address the escalating conflict in Lebanon. The request follows Israel's announcement that its forces have advanced further into...
Maltese Labour Party wins fourth consecutive election
The ruling Labor Party in Malta has won the national elections for the fourth consecutive time, according to preliminary results. Prime Minister Robert Abela's party secured victory with an estimated ...
Sixty people spent last night in Warffum
On Saturday night, sixty asylum seekers stayed at an emergency shelter in Warffum, reflecting a slight increase from the 45 people accommodated the previous night. Additionally, two individuals chose ...
Central Paris mayor wants ban on cup win celebrations
The mayor of Paris's 8th arrondissement is calling for a ban on celebrations on the Champs-Élysées following Paris Saint-Germain's cup victory. The request aims to prevent large public gatherings in...
China warns EU it will hit back hard against new trade measures
China has warned the European Union that it will resolutely retaliate if new restrictive trade measures are implemented. This statement follows a European Commission report concluding that the current...
The greenhouse | Europe is getting hotter, but we are poorly prepared for it
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan reports that Europe experienced exceptionally high temperatures even before the summer season officially began. The article highlights that the continent is currently poo...
HBC qualifies for the final against Hollandia for promotion to the third division: ‘A collective achievement’
HBC has reached the final for promotion to the third division after securing a win and a draw against Flevo Boys. The team is now set to face Hollandia in the final stage of the play-offs.
Person injured in stabbing at residence on Zwanenplein in Amsterdam-Noord
The church service that has lasted 557 days: Aram (22) and his family face arrest and deportation the moment they step outside
The Babayants family has lived inside the Open Hof church in Kampen for 557 days to avoid deportation to Uzbekistan. Volunteers maintain a continuous church service to prevent police from entering, as...
Heavy smoke at vacant building fire in Hoofddorp, person arrested
A fire broke out in a vacant building on Piet Heinflat in Hoofddorp during the night of Saturday to Sunday, resulting in significant smoke. Authorities have arrested one person in connection with the ...