World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
NYT: US and Israel wanted to install Iranian hardliner as leader
The New York Times reports that at the start of the conflict, the United States and Israel aimed to install former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the country's leader. The secret plan allege...
Last bodies of divers recovered in Maldives
The bodies of the final two Italian divers out of five who died during a diving excursion in the Maldives have been recovered. The group perished last Thursday while exploring underwater caves.
Ukrainian women again fully free to travel in and out of the country
Ukrainian women, including those in high-ranking government and judicial positions, are once again permitted to travel freely across the country's borders. This policy change follows a cabinet decisio...
Two drivers arrested after collision on N203 near Uitgeest
Two drivers were arrested on Wednesday morning following a collision on the N203 near Uitgeest. Both individuals tested positive for drug use at the scene of the accident.
COA no longer admitting everyone to Ter Apel reception center due to overcrowding
The COA has begun restricting entry to the asylum reception center in Ter Apel due to severe overcrowding, prioritizing only the most vulnerable applicants. Chairman Joeri Kapteijns stated the measure...
Samsung workers prepare for 18-day strike
Approximately 48,000 Samsung employees are preparing for an 18-day strike after the company failed to reach an agreement regarding bonuses. The labor union announced the action following unsuccessful ...
Kremlin: Witkoff to visit Russia soon for negotiations
US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Russia soon for negotiations, according to reports from a Kremlin correspondent. The information was shared by Witkoff's Russian counterpart, Kirill Dmi...
Dutch consumers still spending as much despite energy crisis
Dutch consumer spending remains stable and resilient despite the ongoing energy crisis. This stability persists even as consumer confidence has declined significantly due to geopolitical tensions in t...
Leo (78) flies to Uganda during Ebola outbreak: 'I got a few texts: Should we be worried?'
78-year-old Leo van Gelderen traveled to Uganda during an ebola outbreak, remaining calm despite concerns from family and friends in the Netherlands. Although the virus has crossed the border from Con...
Controversial German YouTuber shows youths with firearms in the Bijlmer: "It is reality"
German YouTuber Lucky L 030 released a video showing minors in Amsterdam's Bijlmer neighborhood displaying heavy firearms and discussing involvement in contract killings. While local youth workers des...
Multiple injured and arrests after stabbing in Haarlem
Several people were injured during a stabbing incident on Berckheydestraat in Haarlem on Tuesday evening. Local authorities have made multiple arrests following the incident.
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi wins International Booker Prize
Taiwanese author Y!ng Shuang-zi and translator Lin King have been awarded the International Booker Prize 2026 for the novel "Taiwan Travelogue." The prestigious prize was presented during a ceremony h...
FT: EU considers Draghi or Merkel for talks with Putin
European Union governments are discussing whether former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi or former German Chancellor Angela Merkel should represent the bloc in potential peace negotiations with Vl...
EU reaches provisional agreement to finalize trade deal with US
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on legislation to abolish import duties on goods from the United States. This move is a key component of the trade agreement established between ...
Venezuela to release 300 political prisoners before Friday
Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the Venezuelan parliament, has announced that 300 political prisoners will be released by Friday. The pledge marks a significant development in the country's ongoing...
Protesters stunned by police violence at The Hague protest
Pro-Palestinian protesters detained near the House of Representatives in The Hague have accused the police of using unnecessary aggression and force during their arrests on Tuesday. The demonstrators ...
Police remove activists from tracks at The Hague Central
Police are removing three pro-Palestinian activists who chained themselves to a signal post at Den Haag Centraal railway station. The individuals were positioned between tracks 6 and 7, leading to pol...
Tata Steel welcomes EU Parliament support to limit steel imports
Tata Steel Nederland has welcomed the European Parliament's decision to halve current steel import quotas. This measure aims to protect the European market from global steel surpluses originating outs...
Over seventy Flotilla protesters arrested in The Hague
Between 70 and 80 protesters were arrested in The Hague on Tuesday during a demonstration near the Dutch Parliament building. The group was protesting for the release of Global Sumud Flotilla crew mem...
Update: missing girl (13) from Haarlem found in good health
A 13-year-old girl from Haarlem has been found safe and in good health after being reported missing yesterday morning. Police conducted an extensive search operation near the Eerste Christelijk Lyceum...
Putin arrives in China with ceremonial welcome
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a state visit with President Xi Jinping, where he was greeted with a ceremonial welcome. The reception, which featured school children waving ...
Last Gaza flotilla livestream cut after interception
The boat Sirius, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, was intercepted by Israel approximately 200 kilometers off the Gaza coast. This incident resulted in the loss of the fleet's final livestream as the...
Aisha Dutrieux returns to where her father came from
Aisha Dutrieux reflects on her family's connection to Indonesia as her father returns to his birthplace of Jakarta with his granddaughter. She describes the profound sense of belonging she and her dau...
BNNVARA journalist arrested by Israel while reporting on Gaza aid flotilla
Dutch journalist Gijs Sanders was detained by Israeli forces while reporting on the Global Sumud Flotilla aid mission to Gaza. BNNVARA and De Marker confirmed the arrest of their colleague, who was do...
Not 9,000 but 5,000 fewer US troops, Poland especially affected
The United States is reducing its military presence in Europe by 5,000 troops instead of the 9,000 previously reported, according to a NATO source. The reduction primarily impacts troop levels in Pola...
Tata Steel finds workaround for cheaper steel exports to US via UK
Tata Steel Netherlands has found a way to export steel to the United States with lower import tariffs by using a British sister company. This strategy allows Dutch steel to qualify for reduced US duti...
Nobel laureate wants Goma airport open to fight Ebola
Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege has urged the M23 rebel movement and other occupying forces to reopen the airport in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. He stated that the airport's reopening i...
Former Spanish PM Zapatero asserts innocence in COVID case
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has released a video message asserting his innocence regarding an investigation into alleged pandemic-related misconduct. He stated that al...
Dozens killed in drone strike on market in southern Sudan
At least 28 people were killed and 23 others injured following a drone attack on a market in Ghubaysh, southern Sudan. The area is currently under the control of paramilitary forces, and the injured v...
Nearly 200 officers raid properties in Brabant, 9 arrests made
Nearly 200 police officers conducted raids in the North Brabant towns of Tilburg and Oisterwijk on Tuesday morning, resulting in nine arrests. The suspects, aged between 21 and 29, are accused of viol...