World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tens of thousands of households in France without power due to heat
Tens of thousands of households in western France are experiencing power outages as a result of an intense heatwave affecting the country. In the Finistère department, approximately 68,000 homes lost...
In his plaid shirt, Dutchman Bert looked far from home during a three-week Ayurvedic cure in India
Right-wing Fujimori wins Peru presidential election after long struggle
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori has emerged as the winner of the Peruvian presidential election after a lengthy vote count. She secured an insurmountable lead over the left-wing candidate Roberto ...
No arrests yet for Heemskerk car fires, police investigate footage and potential links
Police are investigating a series of car fires that occurred on Luxemburglaan and Debora Bakelaan in Heemskerk during early May. No arrests have been made yet as authorities review security footage an...
Netherlands-Scotland in the next round: 'How great would that be', says Arthur Numan
Former footballer Arthur Numan expressed his hope for the Netherlands to face Scotland in the next round of the tournament. Having recently watched a match with Scottish fans, Numan believes such a ma...
Serious accident near Kapellebrug, N290 closed
The N290 in Zeeland is closed in both directions following a serious accident near Kapellebrug. Police are currently conducting an investigation at the scene of the incident.
Sevastopol in Crimea without power after Ukrainian attacks
The power supply in Sevastopol, Crimea, was disrupted following Ukrainian drone attacks on Wednesday. Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev reported that local air defenses intercepted nine drones before the ci...
Number of child abductions rising again after decline
The number of child abductions to and from the Netherlands increased by more than 25% last year, according to the Center for International Child Abduction. This rise marks a reversal of a downward tre...
Ukraine submits revised application for OECD membership
Ukraine has submitted a revised application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), as announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The organization currently consists...
Train traffic in Germany resumes after communication failure
Train traffic in Germany has resumed following a nationwide halt on Tuesday evening. The disruption was caused by a radio communication failure, according to reports from German media outlets.
Insurer Allianz estimates 1,150 ships stuck in the Gulf
German insurer Allianz estimates that 1,150 ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf despite a preliminary agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The total value of the strand...
US Senate votes against Iran war without Congressional approval
The United States Senate has passed legislation requiring Congressional approval for any military action against Iran, following a similar vote by the House of Representatives. While the bill aims to ...
Monkey escapes from Beekse Bergen and spotted several times in the area
A male crested mangabey escaped from Safaripark Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek last weekend. The animal park confirmed that the monkey is not dangerous to humans or pets and has been spotted several ti...
Cristiano Ronaldo shines in Portugal win and reclaims World Cup record from Lionel Messi
Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two goals to help his team bounce back from an opening-round loss. The victory also saw Ronaldo reclaim a World Cup record f...
15 years in prison for Raichel J. (26) and Claudjino P. (24) for shooting tobacco shop owner in Amsterdam-West
Reijnders sees Oranje growing, but many things still need to improve
Tijjani Reijnders spoke about the Dutch national team's progress at the World Cup following their 5-1 victory over Sweden. While noting a positive team atmosphere, he emphasized that several areas of ...
Iranian president: Tehran will never negotiate on defense
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the country's missile program is not included in any preliminary agreements with the United States. He emphasized that Tehran will never negotiate its...
Major damage in collision on IJmuiderstraatweg in IJmuiden
Two passenger cars collided on the IJmuiderstraatweg in IJmuiden on Tuesday evening, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Authorities suspect that one of the drivers may have been operating th...
KNMI expects record-warm night from Thursday to Friday
The Dutch weather institute KNMI predicts that the night between Thursday and Friday will be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands. Temperatures in De Bilt are expected to remain above 24 degre...
World Cup in Amsterdam: Cheering for Ghana in a lively Zuidoost church
Residents of Amsterdam with Ghanese roots gathered at Charity's House church in Zuidoost to support Ghana during the World Cup. The community is celebrating the national team's first appearance in the...
France records hottest day since records began
On Tuesday, France recorded its warmest day since 1947, with an average temperature reaching 29.8 degrees Celsius. According to the national weather service Météo France, this record was determined ...
Dutch prosecutors demand life sentence for Rwanda genocide suspect
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has demanded a life sentence for 66-year-old Eugène N. for his alleged involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. N. is accused of participating in the massacre of...
Hundreds of UK schools closed due to heatwave
At least 300 schools in the United Kingdom were closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to an ongoing heatwave. According to the BBC, the actual number of closures is likely higher as many schools do not...
Denmark joins Hormuz coalition
Denmark has officially joined the maritime security coalition in the Strait of Hormuz established by France and the United Kingdom. Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus announced that the Danish contribution ...
Parents of Angela de Beer, murdered in Spaarnwoude, tired of waiting as appeal drags on
The parents of 35-year-old Angela de Beer, who was murdered in the Spaarnwoude nature reserve in 2022, are expressing frustration over the lengthy appeal process for suspect Cetin K. According to the ...
Ajax to face two Greek top clubs plus German and English opponents
Ajax has scheduled several friendly matches for next month against international opponents, including Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos. The team will also face Cypriot side AEK Larnaca and sec...
Two victims of Vogelwaarde accident still in hospital
Two children remain hospitalized following a collision near Vogelwaarde, Zeeland, earlier this month, while a third child was discharged last week. The update was provided by Namens de Familie, an org...
Energy prices peak due to blasting AC units: dynamic rate hits 1.10 euros per kWh
High temperatures across Europe have driven up electricity demand for air conditioning, causing dynamic power prices to spike significantly. On Wednesday evening, the price is expected to reach 1.10 e...
Hardenberg imposes new fine as asylum center remains open
The municipality of Hardenberg has increased the daily fine for the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) to 64,000 euros because an asylum center remains open against orders. The p...
Heatwave threatens European wheat harvest
Persistent heat and drought across Europe are threatening wheat harvests, causing concerns among traders in the grain market. On Monday, wheat prices reached their highest level in three weeks due to ...