World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
ING not yet halting Russian operations: sale falls through
Dutch bank ING has cancelled the sale of its Russian business operations, which was originally intended to facilitate its exit from the country. Despite previously announcing it would stop taking on n...
Small plane crashes next to A58 near Ritthem
A small sports plane crashed next to the A58 highway near the village of Ritthem on Tuesday morning. Local safety authorities confirmed the incident occurred in the province of Zeeland.
Ambassador: efforts to stop war approaching critical phase
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has stated that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in the Middle East are reaching a 'critical' phase. The message, shared via social media, highlights Pakistan'...
Taiwanese opposition leader visits China
Taiwanese opposition politician Cheng Li-wun has arrived in Shanghai for a rare visit intended to strengthen ties with China. Known for her pro-Chinese stance, the KMT member's trip highlights efforts...
Burglary at second-hand shop in Haarlem
Police are searching for two young suspects following a burglary at a second-hand shop on Generaal Cronjestraat in Haarlem early Tuesday morning. The suspects smashed a store window around 4:20 AM and...
Bosse’s father was killed in the tram attack: ‘I see the perpetrator more as a natural disaster than as a human’
Israel warns Iranians to stay away from trains
Israel has issued a warning to Iranian citizens to avoid using trains and stay away from railway infrastructure. The Israeli military stated that failure to comply with this warning poses a direct ris...
Burglary at Used Products store in Haarlem
A burglary occurred at the Used Products store on Generaal Cronjestraat in Haarlem on Tuesday morning. The incident took place at the retail location during the early hours of the day.
American rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino
American rapper Offset was shot on Monday near a casino in Hollywood, Florida. A spokesperson for the artist confirmed the incident and stated that he is currently in stable condition.
ATM blast at Amsteldijk hotel, bomb squad on site
An ATM bombing occurred at a hotel on the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam South around 5:00 AM. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) and forensic investigators are currently examining the scene, whic...
Lam consolidates power in Vietnam as party leader and president
To Lam has consolidated his political power in Vietnam after being elected president by the National Assembly on Tuesday. Already serving as the leader of the Communist Party, Lam now holds the top tw...
Camping even more popular due to global unrest: High season already heavily booked
Camping is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands, leading to a rise in caravan sales and campsites being fully booked well in advance of the high season. Industry experts attribute this tre...
Australian soldier arrested on suspicion of war crimes
Highly decorated Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney Airport on suspicion of war crimes. The 47-year-old former soldier is suspected of involvement in the murder of fi...
Paris, Lyon, Amsterdam: is the battle for the car-free city over?
Contact with Artemis II mission restored after passing behind the moon
NASA has restored communication with the four Artemis II astronauts after a planned 40-minute signal loss while the spacecraft passed behind the moon. This expected blackout occurred as the mission su...
Trump again threatens attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure
US President Donald Trump has reiterated threats to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if a deal is not reached by the Tuesday deadline. These statements echo...
Artemis II astronauts to break record for farthest spaceflight
The Artemis II mission astronauts have broken the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled into space. Reaching this milestone allows the crew to view parts of the moon that have nev...
Empty hand grenade found in home on Nassaukade in Amsterdam-West
Nassaukade resident finds explosive in house: 'not an Easter egg, but a hand grenade'
A resident clearing a house on the Nassaukade in Amsterdam discovered a hand grenade on Easter Monday, prompting an emergency response from police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service. The obje...
Nearly 1,500 killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks
Israeli attacks in Lebanon during March and April have resulted in approximately 1,500 deaths and over 4,600 injuries, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Among those killed were 57 medical ...
Trump says pilots shot down in Iran are doing well
President Donald Trump stated that two crew members are recovering well after their fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday. Although both individuals sustained injuries during the incident, the...
Bucharest judge lifts preventive measures against Andrew Tate
A court in Bucharest has lifted all restrictive measures against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan as they await trial in Romania for human trafficking and organized crime. The brothers, known for t...
Trump: Iran ceasefire proposal not good enough
U.S. President Donald Trump has evaluated a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire regarding the conflict with Iran. Although he described the proposal as a very important step, he stated that it is not yet ...
Wolf that bit woman in face released again in Germany
A wolf that seriously injured a woman in Hamburg, Germany, has been released back into the wild after being captured by authorities. Environment Minister Katharina Fegebank stated that releasing the a...
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal
Iran has rejected a United States proposal for a ceasefire, according to reports from the Iranian news agency IRNA. In its response shared with Pakistan, Iran emphasized the requirement for a permanen...
Costa warns Trump against attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure
EU Council President António Costa warned U.S. President Donald Trump that targeting civilian infrastructure during conflict is illegal under international law. The warning follows Trump's threat to ...
London festival that booked Ye loses another sponsor
The London-based Wireless Festival has lost beverage supplier Diageo as a sponsor, following a similar withdrawal by Pepsi. These departures occur after the festival announced rapper Ye as a headliner...
Giethoorn feels impact of war: Asian tourists stay away, businesses hope for Europeans
Giethoorn is experiencing a decrease in tourists from Asia and the Middle East this Easter weekend due to the impact of the war. Local business owners are hoping that an increase in European visitors ...
Israel claims attack on Iranian South Pars installations
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a significant military strike on Iran's South Pars gas and petrochemical facilities near Asaluyeh. The attack targeted what is described as Iran's most v...
Five arrested after discovery of cannabis farm in Waalwijk
Police arrested five people on Monday afternoon following the discovery of an illegal cannabis nursery in a building in Waalwijk. The suspects were present at the scene during the raid, though details...