World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Five seriously injured in fight at Schiphol hotel, British man (22) arrested
Five people were seriously injured during a fight at a hotel at Schiphol airport on Sunday evening. A 22-year-old British national was arrested by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee following the inci...
Rotterdam murder suspect: I shot on orders from voices
Sendric S., a 25-year-old suspect in three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, testified in court that he heard voices commanding him to kill. The suspect claimed the shootings on December 21, 2024, wer...
Star chef Nick Bril receives suspended sentence for fleeing after running over intern
Dutch celebrity chef Nick Bril has been sentenced to a twelve-month suspended prison sentence by a court in Antwerp. The ruling follows a 2024 incident where Bril ran over his assistant cook, Joe Clar...
Person injured in Haarlem house fire, victim taken to hospital
A person was injured and transported to the hospital following a house fire in an apartment building on Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem on Monday morning. Emergency services arrived at the scene around ...
High interest in Florida for planned Artemis II moon mission
The planned Artemis II moon mission launch from the Kennedy Space Center is drawing significant crowds to Florida's Cocoa Beach. This historic ten-day mission will see the SLS rocket and Orion spacecr...
Person seriously injured in Haarlem house fire
A person was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital following a house fire on Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem on Wednesday morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, but the cause of t...
Dangerous consumer products cause 80 deaths a day in Europe
Dangerous consumer products, including exploding appliances and defective items, cause approximately 80 deaths daily across Europe. Research highlights that these hazards also pose significant risks t...
Not a matter of climate nagging: shut down gas stations as soon as possible
The ongoing conflicts involving the United States, Israel, Iran, Russia, and Ukraine have triggered a rise in fuel prices, highlighting the urgent need to reduce global dependency on oil and gas. This...
Large fire at Kuwait airport following Iranian drone attack
An Iranian drone attack targeted fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, causing a large-scale fire. Kuwait's state news agency, KUNA, reported that no casualties resulted from the incident.
Vance releases book about his Catholic faith
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has announced the release of a new book titled "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," which explores his personal journey with the Catholic faith. The book is schedule...
Trump claims he would end Iran war within two or three weeks
US President Donald Trump stated during a White House press conference that he expects the United States to finish its conflict with Iran very soon. He claimed the situation would be resolved within t...
Trump likely to attend Supreme Court in person Wednesday
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will likely attend the Supreme Court in person this Wednesday. The visit is intended for a case concerning birthright citizenship.
Denzel Dumfries red card leads to worthless test for Netherlands against Ecuador
The Dutch national football team played a 1-1 draw against Ecuador in a friendly match that offered little insight for manager Ronald Koeman's World Cup selection. Following an early red card for Denz...
Pro-Iranian fighter arrested for kidnapping US journalist
A pro-Iranian fighter has been arrested following the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, Iraq. The U.S. State Department confirmed the arrest of the individual involved in ...
Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq
A foreign journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, by unidentified individuals. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior reported that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the abduction. Auth...
UN: At least 70 killed in Haiti gang violence
At least 70 people were killed in gang violence in Haiti over the weekend, according to a United Nations official. The attacks took place in several locations within the Petite-Rivière-de-l’Artibon...
US judge temporarily halts White House ballroom construction
A US judge has temporarily halted a $400 million project to build a ballroom at the White House. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by a non-profit organization against the construction project cham...
Locals witness arrest of murder suspect: Fifteen men jumped on him
Police arrested a 36-year-old man in Nieuw-Vennep on Tuesday evening for the suspected murder of a woman whose body was found near the local train station. Witnesses at the busy Händelplein shopping ...
UN human rights chief urges Israel to scrap death penalty law
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has urged Israel to repeal its new death penalty law, calling it a violation of international human rights standards. Türk warned that the application of such a law...
President: Iran has 'necessary will' to end war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed a willingness to end conflicts with Israel and the United States during a conversation with EU Council President António Costa. He emphasized that Iran s...
Oil shortage in focus: nearly 9 million barrels per day short, prices to truly explode from mid-April
Brussels has warned that the Netherlands and Europe must significantly reduce oil and gas consumption due to a global shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts estimate a def...
Stellantis recalls 700,000 vehicles worldwide
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis is recalling approximately 700,000 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk in the engine compartment. The issue involves a component that may short-circuit i...
Iran threatens attacks on major US tech companies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack major American technology companies like Apple, Google, and Meta if more Iranian leaders are killed. The military group alleges that these firm...
Squatters of Russian property in Amsterdam South to leave voluntarily in six months: 'Good deal'
Man (36) arrested after death of woman (59) at Nieuw-Vennep station
A 36-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in connection with the death of a 59-year-old woman at the Nieuw-Vennep train station. The woman's body was discovered in the st...
Merz backtracks on remarks about Syrian refugees
Friedrich Merz has clarified his earlier comments regarding the return of Syrian refugees from Germany. After initially predicting that 80 percent of refugees would return to Syria within three years,...
Source: UN peacekeeper killed by Israeli fire
An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon was killed by Israeli fire on Sunday evening. A UN security source confirmed the incident to AFP, stating the casualty occ...
Gianni D. made violent threats and committed arson against family and a friend; prosecutors seek 3 years and mandatory psychiatric treatment
Wall Street rises on hope for end to war, oil prices also up
Wall Street stock markets rose on Tuesday following reports of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed a willingness to end the confrontatio...
Berendsen: Ukraine on clear course to EU membership
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen affirmed that Ukraine is on a clear path toward European Union membership following a collaborative conference in Breda. The event highlighted the partnership betw...