World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
US not involved in death of cartel boss, according to Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that the United States was not involved in the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho. She clarified that the U...
Jetten receives congratulations from Belgian and Luxembourgish prime ministers
The prime ministers of Belgium and Luxembourg have congratulated Rob Jetten on his new appointment, highlighting the importance of strong Benelux cooperation. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever call...
Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro at UN
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil demanded the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro during a session at the United Nations. Maduro was reportedly captured by U.S. forces earlier this yea...
Tofik Dibi, lead candidate for Bij1: ‘I was the ‘brave Moroccan gay man’ until I spoke out about Gaza’
Australian PM backs removing Prince Andrew from line of succession
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed support for removing Prince Andrew from the British line of succession. Albanese communicated this stance in a formal letter sent to UK Prime M...
Man attacks Jehovah's Witnesses with knife in Germany
A man lightly injured three Jehovah's Witnesses in a knife attack at a train station in Würzburg, Germany. Bystanders and an off-duty police officer successfully overpowered the attacker at the scene...
Brussels: Hungary must honor EU loan deal for Kyiv
The European Commission has called on Hungary to honor the EU's agreement to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine. All EU leaders, including Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, had previously...
Petrol and diesel most expensive since autumn 2023 due to global unrest
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel have reached their highest levels since autumn 2023. The price hike is driven by a combination of domestic excise duty increases and instability in the global market.
International Criminal Court investigates evidence for Duterte prosecution
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has begun hearings to determine if there is sufficient evidence to prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte is not attending the pro...
Von der Leyen congratulates Jetten on premiership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Rob Jetten on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. She expressed her commitment to collaborating on economic and s...
Andrew had massages and travel paid for by Britons
Former British Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for personal massages and expensive travel during his tenure as a trade envoy. These allegations were reported by the BBC based on testimonies...
Nick Reiner arraigned today on suspicion of killing parents after delay
Nick Reiner is being arraigned in a Los Angeles court on Monday on suspicion of murdering his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer. The legal proceedings were delayed for one month after R...
Belgian ambassador to the US lashes out at minister
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticized Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke in a social media post that has since been deleted. The conflict arose after Vandenbroucke supported party le...
To those claiming this shouldn't happen: dream on. This was world-class sport at its best
The Dutch Olympic team experienced a significant surge in morale following successful performances on the third day of the games. This shift to celebration follows a disappointing start during the fir...
Live import tariffs | Investors uncertain over Trump response
This live blog provides updates on the developments regarding American import duties and the resulting uncertainty among investors following reactions from Donald Trump. It aims to track the ongoing i...
Shell closes gas station in Belgium after customers possibly pumped water
Shell has closed a gas station in Mechelen, Belgium, after several customers inadvertently filled their vehicles with a contaminated liquid instead of gasoline. The substance is believed to be a mixtu...
Kallas expects no agreement on new sanctions package against Russia
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas does not expect an agreement on the 20th sanctions package against Russia during Monday's meeting of foreign ministers. The deadlock is caused by Hungary's continue...
US stops collecting unlawful import tariffs introduced by Trump
The United States has officially ceased the collection of import tariffs that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, effective Tuesday. However, existing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum, and auto...
Multiple killed in drone attacks in Ukraine
Recent Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have resulted in at least three deaths, including two victims in the Odesa region and one in Zaporizhzhia. Additionally, a rocket struck a resid...
Ten things that stood out in Olympic Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo
The Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo have concluded after two weeks of competition on snow and ice. The article highlights ten notable observations from the international multi-sport eve...
Kim Lammers: ‘At the Olympics, you need thick skin not to falter’
Former athlete Kim Lammers reflects on the mental toughness and resilience required in elite sports, noting that competition can often be harsh or unfair. Her remarks were made in the context of obser...
South Korea angry over Russian embassy banner in Seoul
South Korea has filed a formal protest against Russia over a banner displayed at the Russian embassy in Seoul stating, "Victory will be ours." The banner was reportedly hung to commemorate the anniver...
Number of Ukrainian refugees in Haarlem nearly doubles in almost three and a half years
The municipality of Haarlem currently provides shelter to 1,396 Ukrainian refugees as the conflict continues following the Russian invasion. This figure represents a significant increase, with the num...
Schools in Mexico closed amid unrest after cartel leader's death
Schools across six Mexican states will remain closed on Monday following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. Gangs have caused significant unrest by blocking roa...
Venezuela releases 23 political prisoners
Venezuelan authorities released 23 political prisoners on Sunday under a new amnesty law introduced last Thursday. The human rights organization Foro Penal confirmed the releases, which are part of a ...
Reuters: U.S. task force helped track down cartel boss
An American taskforce provided intelligence that helped locate El Mencho, the leader of Mexico's Jalisco cartel. The drug kingpin was subsequently killed during a military raid on Sunday.
Kim Jong-un re-elected as leader of Workers' Party
North Korea's ruling Workers' Party has re-elected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary during a party congress. The announcement was made on Sunday by the state news agency KCNA.
Dutch Foreign Ministry tells citizens in Mexico to stay indoors after drug lord's death
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Dutch citizens in Mexico to stay indoors following the death of drug lord El Mencho. The killing of the drug kingpin by Mexican police on Sunday has tr...
Mexican Jalisco cartel leader killed in police raid
A high-ranking member of a drug cartel was killed during a raid by Mexican authorities in the state of Jalisco. The death of the cartel figure was confirmed by officials following initial reports from...
One Battle After Another wins six BAFTAs, I Swear surprises with acting award
The crime comedy 'One Battle After Another' emerged as the major winner at the BAFTA awards on Sunday, securing six trophies. The ceremony, which celebrates the best in British film, also featured a s...