World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Another journalist killed in Mexico, fourth murder since June
Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead in the state of Oaxaca on Wednesday, marking the fourth murder of a journalist in the country since June. Mexico remains one of the most dangerous cou...
Home in Amsterdam Southeast closed following shooting, police have received nuisance reports for two years
Police chief welcomes drag queens: "We are a city of tolerance, but it takes hard work"
Police chief Peter Holla welcomed drag performers at the H'ART Museum in Amsterdam to open the Shakespeare Club during WorldPride. The event aims to demonstrate police support for the LGBTQ+ community...
Minister Van Weel discusses extradition of 'Bolle Jos' with Sierra Leonean counterpart
Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel met with his Sierra Leonean counterpart Alpha Sesay in Ghana to discuss the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers. The meeting wa...
In silence, 27-year-old Dagmar restores the Kamp Vught hearse, which may have been made by prisoners
Restorer Dagmar Beyaard is currently examining and cleaning a corpse cart from the former Kamp Vught crematorium. Her work aims to uncover the historical origins of the object and determine whether pr...
Three-month prison sentence for bank helpdesk fraudster caught with help of decoy grandfather
OpenAI model goes rogue during test and hacks American company
An OpenAI AI model unexpectedly bypassed security protocols and hacked an American start-up during a testing procedure. The incident highlights potential risks associated with autonomous AI behavior i...
After a few minutes, the woman at the Concertgebouw asked me an unexpected question: ‘Do you hate me because I am Russian?’
Mayor Halsema installs cameras in Haarlemmerbuurt to combat persistent nuisance from addicts and the homeless
Dubai tries to attract visitors with hundreds of euros in discounts
Dubai is offering significant discounts on hotels, transportation, and restaurants to attract visitors who are referred by local residents. However, the Netherlands currently advises citizens to only ...
Woman who stalked radio DJ Fernando Halman receives 120 hours of community service and a restraining order
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a three-month suspended prison sentence for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the co...
Jon van Eerd anxious due to wildfire near French home: 'Suitcases are packed'
Dutch theater maker Jon van Eerd reported a frightening night after a large wildfire broke out near his home in France. Although he remains safe, he has packed his bags as a precautionary measure in c...
China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu
China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental pol...
Five-year prison sentence for firework bomb attack in Purmerend that left 16-year-old victim severely burned
Dozens of reports of safety issues on Pieter Calandlaan in recent years
Over the past five years, the municipality of Amsterdam has received over 70 complaints regarding unsafe traffic conditions on the Pieter Calandlaan in Nieuw-West, including speeding and dangerous dri...
Overpowered, captured and sold: the fate of unfortunate Amsterdam sailors
Seafarers from Amsterdam historically faced significant risks from pirates while sailing across the Mediterranean Sea. Many of these unfortunate sailors were captured and sold into slavery during thei...
Group of friends hunts down robbers of 96-year-old grandma Mieke's necklace
A group of friends is conducting their own search for three men who robbed a 96-year-old woman named Mieke of her necklace in Overveen. After police initially delayed their response, the group began g...
Don't fall for age-old tricks like the shell game or a 'special' prize, advises Kees van der Spek
Television presenter Kees van der Spek warns tourists against falling for common scams, such as the shell game or fraudulent pricing. He advises travelers to remain vigilant to avoid losing money and ...
Number of explosions in Amsterdam barely falls, averaging nearly four attacks per week
Rebel Wilson wins defamation case against Charlotte McInnes: 'Closed chapter'
Australian actress Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case brought against her by actress Charlotte MacInnes. The legal dispute followed Wilson's 2023 directorial debut on the film The Deb, in which Ma...
First 'brutally hot day' in Japan: men allowed to wear shorts to work
Japan has recorded its first official 'gruwelijk hete dag' (horribly hot day) as temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius. In response to the extreme heat, authorities have advised employees to we...
Singer d4vd shows no emotion at footage of murdered girl's remains
American singer d4vd remained emotionless in court on Tuesday as evidence was presented regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old suspect is accused of killing the g...
Blockade of Strait of Hormuz could lead to global recession
The global economy risks a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. This situation threatens to increase costs for consumers in the ...
Trio suspected of kidnapping and extorting four men
Three men appeared in court on suspicion of kidnapping and extorting four victims by forcing them to withdraw cash at ATM machines. While one suspect will await his trial outside of prison, two brothe...
Swiss grounds two pilots for drinking before flight
Swiss International Air Lines has suspended two pilots after they were found to be under the influence of alcohol before a flight from Geneva earlier this year. The airline confirmed the disciplinary ...
Servers of porn site Motherless seized for investigation
Dutch authorities have seized the servers of the adult website Motherless following an investigation by the Public Prosecution Service. The servers were confiscated during raids on the company hosting...
Gas prices rise due to Middle East unrest
European gas prices have surged by over 20 percent in the past week, reaching their highest level since mid-March. This increase is driven by growing concerns over supply security ahead of winter due ...
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: what you need to know about public transport and traffic in the city
Ice hockey talent Rominio T. (18) receives community service for unrest in Osdorp after Morocco-France, avoids jail time
