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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
British billionaire sells most expensive house ever for over 300 million euros
British billionaire Nick Candy has sold his property for approximately 309 million euros (270 million pounds), setting a record for the most expensive home ever sold. The transaction was reported by B...
Ajax coach Óscar García has four injury doubts for FC Twente clash
Ajax coach Óscar García faces uncertainty regarding the availability of players Davy Klaassen, Kian Fitz-Jim, and Takehiro Tomiyasu for the upcoming home match against FC Twente. However, there is o...
Weski defense: context missing from messages in case file
The defense team for former lawyer Inez Weski asserts that critical exonerating messages are missing from her criminal case file. They contend that these omitted communications would prove she did not...
Cabinet extends Evertsen mission in Mediterranean by one month
The Dutch government has extended the mission of the frigate Zr. Ms. Evertsen in the eastern Mediterranean until early May. The vessel was deployed to help protect NATO allies from threats related to ...
Macron slams Trump's remarks about his marriage
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for making derogatory remarks about his marriage during a visit to South Korea. Macron described the comments, which allegedly i...
Radio DJ fired by BBC after years-old child abuse investigation
The BBC has fired radio DJ Scott Mills following new developments in a police investigation concerning sexual offenses against a minor. Although the broadcaster has known about the allegations since 2...
Weski lashes out at Prosecution: What the prosecutor says is bullshit
Former lawyer Inez Weski criticized the Dutch Public Prosecution Service during a court hearing regarding the reading of case file notes. After calling a prosecutor's statement 'bullshit,' she receive...
Stolen golden helmet unveiled at Drents Museum press conference after recovery based on tips from suspects
Golden art treasures, including a historic golden helmet, have been recovered after being stolen from the Drents Museum in Assen. The items were located based on information provided by suspects invol...
Two injured in collision at Hoofddorp intersection
Two people were injured following a collision between two cars at an intersection in Hoofddorp on Thursday morning. The accident occurred at the junction of Skagerrak and Van Heuven Goedhartlaan.
Stolen art treasures from Drents Museum recovered
Romanian art treasures stolen from the Drents Museum in Assen during a violent robbery last January have been recovered. The artifacts were returned following their disappearance over a year ago.
Air France-KLM bids for Portuguese airline TAP
Air France-KLM has officially submitted a bid to acquire the Portuguese airline TAP. The Franco-Dutch aviation group has long expressed interest in this takeover as part of its expansion strategy.
Jesse (21) joins Gaza flotilla: ‘I believe we are helping the Palestinians regardless’
Weski: I cannot break my duty of confidentiality
Former lawyer Inez Weski refused to answer questions at the start of her criminal trial on Thursday, citing her ongoing duty of professional confidentiality. She is accused of participating in the cri...
Weski trial begins amid high interest
The criminal trial against 71-year-old former lawyer Inez Weski began in a Rotterdam court on Thursday under significant public attention. The Public Prosecution Service is charging Weski with partici...
Malaysian civil servants to work from home due to fuel prices
The Malaysian government has ordered civil servants to work from home in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and lower prices. This measure follows a sharp increase in fuel costs caused by the confli...
Financial markets react to Trump's threats: oil prices surge, Bitcoin value drops
Financial markets reacted strongly to a television speech by Donald Trump, in which he threatened an escalation of the conflict in Iran. As a result, oil prices rose sharply on Thursday while Asian st...
Oil prices surge after Trump speech on Iran war escalation
Oil prices rose significantly on Thursday following threats of an escalation in the conflict with Iran by US President Donald Trump. The price surge reflects market reactions to the possibility of inc...
Cremation of former Surinamese president Santokhi Tuesday, April 7
Former Surinamese President Chan Santokhi's cremation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, after his unexpected death at home. The government of President Jennifer Simons has declared April 6 and 7 as...
Rapper Diddy's release date moved forward again
The release date for American rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been moved forward again, with his release now scheduled ten days earlier than previously planned. This update follows reports from various ...
Near-record number of applications for home sustainability loans
The National Heat Fund reported a 73% increase in loan applications for home sustainability in March compared to the same month last year. This surge brings the number of requests close to record leve...
Trump mocks Macron during private lunch
During a private lunch on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly mocked French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. A video recording of the event was briefly available on the official W...
Iran: no talks on pause in fighting, US demands ‘irrational’
Iran has denied reports of ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in the Middle East, calling the demands from the United States irrational. This statement comes as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares ...
House in Soest almost completely burnt out
A major fire broke out in a house on Valeriaanstraat in Soest on Wednesday night, causing extensive damage. The residents are currently unable to return home as the building was severely affected by t...
Astronauts begin first trip to the moon since 1972
Four astronauts have launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the Artemis II mission, marking the first human flight toward the moon since 1972. The rocket took off on Wednesday night, initiating a h...
NATO chief Rutte to visit Trump next week
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit U.S. President Donald Trump next week. The report of the meeting comes from The Wall Street Journal, citing insider sources.
Bruce Springsteen kicks off US tour with swipe at 'incompetent' Trump
Bruce Springsteen criticized the U.S. government as corrupt and incompetent during the opening night of his American tour in Minneapolis. Speaking to the crowd at the Target Center, the singer also la...
US removes Venezuelan interim president from sanctions list
The United States has removed Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez from its sanctions list, where she had been since 2018. The decision follows her cooperation with the U.S. after taking lead...
World Bank, IEA and IMF to collaborate over economic impact of Iran war
The World Bank, International Energy Agency, and International Monetary Fund are establishing a coordination group to manage the global economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East. This initiat...
Republicans announce plan to end partial shutdown
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have reached an agreement on a plan to end the partial government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the party has settled ...
Iranian president writes letter to American people
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has written a letter to the American people, as reported by state broadcaster Press TV. In the letter, he emphasizes that Iran has never been a threat to other nati...