World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tram derails at Muiderpoort station, GVB adjusts schedule
US reportedly releases frozen Iranian assets
The United States has reportedly agreed to release frozen Iranian assets in Qatar and other foreign banks in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. While an anonymous Iranian official...
Zelensky warns Russia against ceasefire violation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will respect a temporary ceasefire but warned of a reciprocal response if Russia violates the agreement. He emphasized that while his coun...
Czech PM backs Orbán day before elections
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has publicly expressed his support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the upcoming elections. Babiš emphasized on social media that choosing stabil...
Second explosion in three months at restaurant in Nieuw-West
Gaza authorities: multiple dead after overnight attacks
Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip overnight between Friday and Saturday resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and left several others injured. Local emergency services reported that a police...
Explosion at restaurant in Geuzenveld
An explosion occurred at a restaurant on Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood around 1:00 AM. The blast caused damage to the building and a small fire, but no injuries were...
Screen Time | Moon mission makes mobile phones mainstream in space
Tech reporter Rutger Otto's weekly column discusses the increasing use of mobile phones for capturing high-quality photography in space. The article highlights impressive images taken by mobile device...
US delegation arrives in Islamabad for Iran talks
An American delegation has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to engage in negotiations with Iran aimed at establishing a sustainable truce. Pakistan is acting as the mediator for the talks, which were i...
CNN: Indications China preparing arms delivery to Iran
U.S. intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the coming weeks. The report, cited by CNN, is based on information from three sources familiar wi...
Artemis II mission astronauts transferred to navy ship
The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission have been transferred to a U.S. Navy ship for medical examinations. NASA footage showed the crew walking across the ship's deck independently after the tr...
World's largest gasoline port has more gasoline than the Netherlands needs despite oil crisis
Amsterdam remains the world's largest gasoline port and currently holds more fuel than the Netherlands requires, despite the ongoing global oil crisis. While gasoline supplies remain stable and contin...
LIVE Eredivisie | FC Utrecht in race for play-off spot against relegation candidate Telstar
FC Utrecht faces Telstar at the Galgenwaard stadium today as they continue their bid for a European football play-off spot. Despite a recent loss to PSV, manager Ron Jans' team remains in contention a...
LIVE Eredivisie | Ajax visit struggling Heracles, do Amsterdammers keep Champions League in sight?
Ajax travels to Almelo to face bottom-ranked Heracles in an Eredivisie match, aiming to keep their Champions League qualification hopes alive after a recent loss to FC Twente. The match is critical fo...
Bombardments continue in Lebanon, population trapped
War Child director Ramin Shahzamani reports that increasing global conflicts and dwindling aid funds are severely impacting humanitarian efforts in regions like Lebanon. He emphasizes that many people...
Trump congratulates Artemis II space mission astronauts
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated the astronauts of the Artemis II space mission in a post on Truth Social. He expressed his pride in the crew and their mission, stating he could not be proude...
Teslas with self-driving software allowed on Dutch roads
The RDW has approved the use of Tesla's self-driving software on Dutch roads, allowing drivers to navigate traffic without keeping their hands on the steering wheel. This decision makes the Netherland...
US Santas can now deduct tips from taxes
The United States Internal Revenue Service has clarified that individuals earning money as Santa Claus or other costumed characters can now deduct tips from their taxable income. This new tax guidance...
KLM will not fly to Dubai until June
KLM has postponed the resumption of its flights to and from Dubai until June 14, citing continued regional instability despite a recent ceasefire. The airline determined that the situation in the Midd...
Lebanon reports rising death toll after Israeli attacks
Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported on Friday that the death toll from Israeli attacks on Wednesday has risen to 357 people. Additionally, the number of injured individuals has reached 1,223 followi...
Trump sees no strong negotiating position for Iran
US President Donald Trump believes Iran holds a weak negotiating position in upcoming talks to end the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The negotiations seek to finalize an agreement followi...
Persian Gulf oil blockade sends Amsterdam gasoline as far as Australia
Psychiatric treatment for man who hit coffeeshop worker 18 times with bicycle kickstand
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for attacking two coffeeshop employees on Amsterdam's Kloveniersburgwal with a bicycle kickstand. The court ruled the inci...
Iranian parliament speaker wants ceasefire in Lebanon first
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon must be established before Iran will enter negotiations with the United States. Additionally, Ghalibaf demande...
Driver in Peter R. de Vries murder stabbed in prison
Kamil E., the convicted driver in the murder of journalist Peter R. de Vries, was injured during a stabbing incident at a prison in Roermond. His lawyer confirmed the attack following reports by the D...
Two injured after collision between motorcycle and fatbike in Southeast
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a fatbike on the Karspeldreef in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 6:00 PM. Emergency services, including a tr...
Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead
The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...
Eye(s) Open exhibition exposes colonial camera as instrument of power
What hysteria over a night at the White House, says Jan-Kees Emmer: 'It serves the national interest'
The Dutch royal couple and Prime Minister Jetten are facing criticism for their diplomatic visit to the United States to meet President Donald Trump. Much of the controversy focuses on the royal coupl...
Many killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
On Friday, Israeli attacks on the Lebanese town of Nabatieh and surrounding areas resulted in approximately twenty deaths, including eight civilians. A strike on a government building killed thirteen ...