World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin
Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo. This is an exceptional age for the species, which typically lives between 35 and 40 years in the wild.
Trump removes AI image of himself as Jesus after criticism
Donald Trump removed an AI-generated image depicting him as Jesus from his Truth Social account following widespread criticism. The former president had posted the controversial graphic on Sunday befo...
Iran warns of energy crisis escalation due to US blockade
The Iranian Ministry of Defense warned that the global energy crisis could escalate due to the U.S. blockade of seas surrounding Iran. A spokesperson stated that President Donald Trump's actions are f...
Pakistan: efforts for US-Iran agreement continue
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that efforts to facilitate an agreement between the United States and Iran are continuing following unsuccessful negotiations in Islamabad. In a telev...
Man arrested with explosive in shopping bag, possibly linked to previous incident
Police arrested a 20-year-old man in Amsterdam South after finding an explosive in his shopping bag during a patrol on Willemsparkweg. The arrest followed an earlier explosion on Smaragdstraat that ca...
What does the speed camera marathon actually achieve? And four other questions
Police across Europe are conducting a week-long speed enforcement operation, deploying approximately 15,000 officers to identify and fine speeding drivers. While the initiative aims to improve road sa...
Norway reopens government buildings 15 years after Breivik attack
The Norwegian government has officially reopened the first set of government buildings in Oslo that were damaged during the 2011 bomb attack by Anders Breivik. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre led the...
Weski in final statement: I can no longer trust the state
During her final statement at the conclusion of her trial on Monday, 71-year-old lawyer Inez Weski declared that she can no longer trust the state. She argued that defense attorneys have been operatin...
Castricum violent crime case in court in June
The trial of 29-year-old R. H. from Purmerend is scheduled to begin on June 22 at the Schiphol court. He is suspected of stabbing a person in the neck with a screw in Castricum on August 6 and committ...
Telecom store in Haarlem robbed again in broad daylight
A telecom store in Haarlem was robbed by four young suspects on Tuesday, marking the fourth such incident at the same location in three months. The perpetrators used pepper spray to threaten staff bef...
Hengelo company and German defense giant to build missiles together
German technology group Rheinmetall and the Hengelo-based company Destinus have partnered to establish a joint venture for the large-scale production of modern missiles. The weapons will be manufactur...
Roy Hazenoot: 'It is good for Europe that traitor Orbán has had to clear the field'
Péter Magyar has won the election in Hungary, ending Viktor Orbán's sixteen-year tenure as leader. This shift marks the conclusion of a controversial era for both Hungary and the European Union.
Explosion at building entrance in Smaragdstraat, Amsterdam-South
Trump threatens attacks on Iranian ships ignoring blockade
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iranian fast attack craft if they ignore a blockade in the Gulf of Oman. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that any vessel approaching t...
Prosecution seeks 17 years and psychiatric treatment for killing mother in Landsmeer
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 17-year prison sentence and mandatory psychiatric treatment for 33-year-old Timothy B. for the murder of his mother in Landsmeer. The prosecution also cha...
Magyar reaches out to Ukraine and Europe
Following his election victory, Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar announced that his government will no longer block EU financial aid to Ukraine. However, Magyar clarified that Hungary cann...
French cement company found guilty of financing terrorism in Syria
The French cement company Lafarge has been found guilty of financing terrorist organizations, including ISIS, by paying 5.6 million euros during the Syrian civil war. This landmark ruling represents t...
Rutte looks forward to 'strengthening' NATO with new Hungarian government
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar to express his commitment to strengthening the alliance. This diplomatic outreach follows the conclusion of...
Another attack on Red Cross aid workers in Lebanon
A Red Cross center in the Lebanese city of Tyre was attacked on Monday, resulting in one fatality and damage to emergency vehicles. The International Committee of the Red Cross has expressed grave con...
Maximum of two terms for prime minister
Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar intends to amend the constitution to limit prime ministers to a maximum of two terms. This proposal follows his Tisza party's election victory over nationalis...
Long lines at Schiphol arrivals due to new digital border control
Long queues formed at Schiphol Airport on Monday for arriving passengers due to delays with the new European electronic entry system. The Royal Military Police reported that registering travelers in t...
Relatives demand maximum sentence for matricide
Relatives of a 52-year-old woman murdered in Landsmeer have requested the maximum sentence for her son, Timothy B., during a trial at the Amsterdam District Court. The 33-year-old defendant is accused...
US warns ships of imminent blockade
The United States military has issued a warning to seafarers regarding an upcoming maritime blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Starting at 16:00 Dutch time, the blockade will apply to s...
Four people taken off ship in IJmuiden
Four stowaways were removed from a ship at the IJmuiden lock complex on Sunday afternoon. Authorities intervened to take the individuals off the vessel as it was positioned within the locks.
Von der Leyen: No Middle East security if Lebanon burns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for an immediate end to attacks on Lebanon, stating that regional stability is impossible while the country is in conflict. She warned tha...
European Commission to unveil package to tackle high energy prices next Wednesday
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a package of measures to address high energy prices will be presented next Wednesday. The proposal follows consultations with all Euro...
Prosecution does not doubt truthfulness of Weski's 'initial reactions'
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) stated it does not doubt the truthfulness of statements made by former lawyer Inez Weski immediately following her April 2023 arrest. During her trial, prosec...
Russia wants good ties with Hungary after election result
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia intends to maintain positive relations with Hungary following the election victory of opposition leader Péter Magyar over Prime Minister Viktor O...
Yeşilgöz does not envision participation in Hormuz blockade
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz has stated that the Netherlands is unlikely to participate in a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. She argued that following President Donald Trump's pl...
AFM urges consumers to build financial buffers against geopolitical uncertainty
The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has advised consumers and financial sector companies to build financial buffers to protect against economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensi...