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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Massive thunderstorms sweep across the country: stunning images and heavy rain
Severe thunderstorms are moving across the Netherlands, leading to the issuance of a code orange weather warning for several provinces including Utrecht, South Holland, and Brabant. The warning for he...
Motorcyclist injured in collision with car at intersection in Aerdenhout
A motorcyclist was injured on Friday evening following a collision with a car at the intersection of Leeuwerikenlaan and Zandvoorterweg in Aerdenhout. The victim was subsequently transported to the ho...
Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car on roundabout in Heemskerk
A cyclist was injured and transported to the hospital following a collision with a car on Friday evening in Heemskerk. The accident took place at a roundabout on the Hoflaan.
Two trains collide north of London
Two trains collided near Bedford, north of London, on Tuesday, with British transport police responding to the scene. Initial reports and witness accounts suggest that several passengers may have sust...
Poland strips Zelenskyy of award over diplomatic row
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stripped his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest civilian honor. The decision follows a diplomatic dispute ...
Influencer Stuntkabouter banned from leaving France after accident that killed friend
Dutch influencer Martijn van Eijzeren, known as Stuntkabouter, has been ordered to remain in France following a fatal car accident that killed 28-year-old film director Ilya Vierhout. While Van Eijzer...
Code orange also in Brabant and Zeeland due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has expanded its code orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms to include the provinces of Zeeland and Brabant, in addition to Limburg. The rest of the Netherlands remains under a code...
Anti-torture committee: Care in immigration detention centers insufficient
The Council of Europe's anti-torture committee (CPT) has reported that care for foreigners in Dutch detention centers is partially insufficient. Following an October visit to facilities in Rotterdam, ...
Washington Post: Israel a threat to ceasefire according to US report
A U.S. intelligence report indicates that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may jeopardize a truce between the United States and Iran due to internal pressure to continue military operations. ...
Times: PM Starmer to decide on resignation this weekend
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to decide this weekend whether to resign from his position. This follows reports from The Times that several ministers called for his departure on Frida...
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but shipping backlog not easily cleared
Following a declaration of intent between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has begun to reopen gradually for shipping. Experts warn that it could take several months to resolve the resulting mari...
Costa: EU will not be a mediator between Ukraine and Russia
European Council President António Costa clarified that the EU will not serve as a mediator in talks between Ukraine and Russia. The statement comes after Costa faced criticism regarding reported att...
Body found in parked car in Haarlem, police investigating
Police are investigating after a deceased person was found in a parked car on the Rijksstraatweg in Haarlem-Noord. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the discovery and the circ...
Von der Leyen wants clarity on EU budget in October
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's multi-annual budget funding must be clarified by the next summit in October. Her announcement followed a meeting of EU leaders i...
Iran links nuclear inspections to US negotiations
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that IAEA access to the country's nuclear facilities is contingent on the outcome of negotiations with the United States. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Es...
Jetten hopes EU pressure on Sierra Leone leads to Bolle Jos extradition
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten welcomed a new EU agreement to collectively pressure countries that facilitate drug trafficking or refuse to extradite criminals. The initiative specifically targets th...
Girl from Meerstad suspected of double murder of her parents
A 15-year-old girl from Meerstad has been arrested and charged with the double murder of her parents. Following a court appearance, a judge ordered her to remain in custody for at least 14 days while ...
Roadside and container on fire on Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk
On Friday afternoon, the fire department responded to two separate fires on the Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk within a ten-minute span. The incidents involved a fire in a roadside verge and another in ...
Cyclist injured in collision with taxi on Jan Pieter Heijestraat in Amsterdam-West
Lebanon: dozens dead and injured since midnight
At least 47 people have been killed and 97 others injured in Lebanon following Israeli attacks since midnight, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Officials stated the death toll rose from e...
Jetten: EU hopes for more stable Iran without being naive
Following an EU summit, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that European leaders hope for a more stable Iran while remaining realistic about the regime's continued grip on power. Jetten emphasized...
Surprise in Swedish camp over Joey Veerman's absence from Dutch World Cup squad
Members of the Swedish national team expressed surprise over the exclusion of PSV midfielder Joey Veerman from the Dutch World Cup squad. The two teams are scheduled to face each other in their second...
Prosecution seeks significantly lower sentences for 'tattoo killers' on appeal
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has requested significantly lower prison sentences in an appeal against four suspects for the 2009 murder of Onno Kuut. This follows a 2020 acquittal by the court,...
Drag queen assaulted at tram stop in Amsterdam-West: ‘I was suddenly punched in the face’
Prison sentence for rape of minor during King's Day in Arnhem
A 27-year-old man from Almere has been sentenced to 28 months in prison, with 12 months suspended, for raping a 15-year-old girl in a portable toilet during last year's King's Day in Arnhem. In additi...
Highest temperature ever recorded in the Netherlands on June 19
A new temperature record for June 19 was set in the Netherlands on Friday as the mercury hit 34.0 degrees Celsius in the town of Ell. This temperature surpasses the previous record of 33.9 degrees rec...
Israel and Hezbollah agree on ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, according to a senior U.S. official. The truce officially went into effect on Friday at 4:00 PM local time.
Netherlands assigns Reaper drones to NATO to replace US
The Netherlands is making its MQ-9 Reaper drones available to NATO to replace American assets that are no longer being held in reserve for European defense. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated th...
As Curaçao video analyst, Jim Smit sees Dick Advocaat keeping up with the times: 'All well and good, but results are what matter'
Jim Smit, a video analyst from Haarlem, provides insights into the Curaçao national team's mentality under coach Dick Advocaat after a heavy 7-1 defeat against Germany. The team remains determined to...
Starmer calls for Labour unity after rival's election win
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for unity within the Labour Party following a local election victory by his rival, Andy Burnham. The win by Burnham satisfies a key condition for potenti...