World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Foam block falls from 'great height' onto woman on Bloemgracht, taken to hospital
A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a foam block that fell from a significant height on the Bloemgracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district on Monday morning. Witnesses reported seeing the obje...
Man arrested over suspicious situation at The Hague city hall
A man wearing only underwear was arrested on Thursday afternoon following a suspicious situation at the city hall in The Hague. Police confirmed the arrest and took the individual away in handcuffs.
Small portion of royal colonial objects potentially unlawful
An independent investigation into approximately 1,000 colonial objects in the Dutch Royal Collections found that a small portion may have been unlawfully or unjustly acquired. While the majority of it...
The Hague City Hall evacuated due to suspicious situation
The Hague City Hall has been evacuated due to a suspicious situation. Police are currently investigating the incident, though further details regarding the nature of the threat have not yet been discl...
Ukrainian parliament approves major EU loan deal
The Ukrainian parliament has approved an agreement with the European Union to secure a loan of 90 billion euros. A significant majority of lawmakers voted in favor of the proposal to accept the financ...
UN experts: Urgent action needed for overcrowded French prisons
United Nations experts have called on France to take immediate action to address severe overcrowding in its prisons. They warned that current conditions in some facilities may violate the fundamental ...
Ukraine claims new attack on Tuapse oil refinery
The Ukrainian military has claimed responsibility for a new strike on an oil refinery in the Russian port city of Tuapse. This facility has been targeted several times since early April, resulting in ...
EU ministers: pressure on Russia must be increased
EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Limassol have called for increased pressure on Russia and enhanced support for Ukraine, noting that President Putin has shown no interest in peace negotiations. The min...
Italy seizes valuable assets of dead mafia boss
Italian authorities have seized over 200 million euros in assets belonging to the deceased mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. Denaro, who was Italy's most wanted fugitive for decades, died in prison in...
US Embassy in Kyiv remains open after Russian call to leave
The United States embassy in Kyiv has announced it will remain open despite Russian warnings for foreigners and diplomats to evacuate the Ukrainian capital ahead of planned attacks. In a statement on ...
Netherlands extends Patriot mission in Poland by six months
The Dutch government has decided to extend the deployment of Patriot missile systems in Poland for up to six more months to secure a key logistics hub for aid to Ukraine. Other defense systems, includ...
Kallas: Don't fall into Russia's trap by naming EU envoy
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that the European Union should not fall into a Russian trap by naming a specific envoy for Ukraine-Russia negotiations at this stage. Speaking ahead of a...
Trump again demands billions from American business newspaper
Former President Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for at least $10 billion in damages over its reporting. The lawsuit stems from the newspaper's coverage regarding Trump's past ties to se...
Deaths in Kenya boarding school fire
A fire in a dormitory at a Kenyan boarding school has resulted in the deaths of approximately 15 students. Local police report that an unknown number of others were also injured in the blaze.
Hundreds of gold bars found in former CIA official's home
A former CIA official has been arrested after 303 gold bars, worth over $40 million, were discovered in his home. The official is accused of taking the gold from his workplace, according to reports fr...
End of war out of sight: oil prices rise again after new US and Iran attacks
Oil prices increased significantly on Thursday morning following new military attacks between the United States and Iran. These escalations, which included a strike on a U.S. airbase, have further dim...
Free documentary on contract labor
De Balie in Amsterdam is hosting a free documentary screening on Friday, June 5, focusing on the history of indentured labor during the colonial era. The event aims to raise awareness about this relat...
Iranian Revolutionary Guard reports attack on US base
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) reported an attack on a U.S. airbase on Thursday. According to state news agency Tasnim, the action was a response to a recent U.S. strike near the southern city...
'Traps' cleaning harbor water. Port of Amsterdam trials waste collection system: 'The power is in simplicity'
The Port of Amsterdam is testing a new debris capture system designed to remove floating waste like plastic and cans from the water. This pilot program aims to improve water quality in the Amsterdam h...
US imposes sanctions on Iranian Strait of Hormuz authority
The United States Treasury Department announced sanctions on Wednesday against the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an entity established by Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This move targets the ad...
US launches investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former columnist who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. The probe follows her legal actions against ...
Jill Biden: I thought Joe was having a stroke during Trump debate
Former First Lady Jill Biden revealed in a CBS News interview that she initially feared her husband, Joe Biden, was having a stroke during his 2024 debate against Donald Trump. The interview, which ad...
Chocolate statues as revenge for colonial injustice: Congolese collective buys back land with cocoa from our sprinkles
United States carry out new strikes on Iran
The United States military carried out new attacks against Iran on Wednesday, according to a U.S. official. The strikes were reported by Reuters, though specific details regarding the targets or casua...
Iranian media report explosions near port city of Bandar Abbas
Three explosions were reported near the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Local media outlets confirmed the sounds were heard to the east of the city e...
Trump: Not worried about political consequences of war with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday that he is not concerned about the political fallout of a potential long-term conflict with Iran. His comments come...
UN rapporteur for Palestinian territories back on US sanctions list
The United States Department of the Treasury has placed Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, back on a sanctions list. The move targe...
More collisions in Amsterdam public transport: 10 percent increase, 300 above GVB norm
Baby and two adults injured in accident in Haarlem
A baby and two adults were injured in a rear-end collision involving two vehicles on the N205 (Schipholweg) in Haarlem on Wednesday afternoon. Both vehicles sustained significant damage in the acciden...
Leontine Ruiters and daughter Jada Borsato involved in car accident in Ibiza
Leontine Ruiters and her daughter Jada Borsato were involved in a head-on car accident on Sunday while traveling in a taxi on the island of Ibiza. Ruiters shared the news on Instagram, stating that an...