World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Women found dead in Oud-Zuid and Nieuw-Vennep were ABN Amro colleagues: Huge shock
Police are investigating a potential link between two ABN Amro employees who were found dead in Amsterdam and Nieuw-Vennep. While the death in Nieuw-Vennep has been confirmed as a crime, the cause of ...
Amsterdam made history: 25 years of marriage for everyone
Amsterdam is celebrating the 25th anniversary of legal same-sex marriage, with Mayor Femke Halsema officiating weddings for three same-sex couples at midnight on April 1st. Former Mayor Job Cohen, who...
Eindhoven terrorism suspect to remain in custody longer
A 21-year-old man from Eindhoven will remain in custody for an additional 14 days following his arrest on terrorism-related charges. He is suspected of inciting a terrorist offense and participating i...
Sjoerdsma allocates extra 6 million for aid to the Middle East
The Dutch government is allocating an additional 6 million euros for humanitarian aid to victims of the conflict in the Middle East. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma announced the funding on Tuesday, noting ...
Minor sentenced for planning terror attacks
A minor boy has been sentenced by a court in Leeuwarden for planning terrorist attacks against the Flemish Parliament in Brussels and a Dutch military airbase. The court imposed a three-month suspende...
Reduced sentences for German biker gang members over TikTok stabbing; Court: ‘Victims also played a role in escalation’
Two German motorcycle gang members received reduced prison sentences on appeal for a stabbing in Heemskerk triggered by a dispute on TikTok. The court sentenced the defendants to one and four years re...
Energy inflation rises further due to war: Pump prices remain high
Inflation rose to 2.7% in March, driven by higher energy prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn that this trend may continue, with inflation potentially exceeding 3% due to...
Iran denies missile attacks on Turkey and offers investigation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied allegations that Iran launched rocket attacks against Turkey. During a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Araghchi proposed a joint investigati...
King Charles to make state visit to US in late April
British King Charles will travel to the United States for a state visit in late April, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. The visit is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American indepen...
COC: The Netherlands must lead the way again on LGBTI+ rights
The LGBTQI+ advocacy group COC has called on the Dutch government and Parliament to ensure the Netherlands regains a global leadership position in human rights for the community. This appeal was made ...
Clumsy 19-year-old leaves DNA after planting explosive at Haarlem home: ‘It could have killed them’
Two suspects from Rotterdam face up to five years in prison for their involvement in fireworks bomb explosions that targeted two homes in Haarlem-North on November 3, 2024. The blasts caused significa...
Rico the Chilean sentenced to 13 years on appeal
The Dutch appeals court has sentenced 52-year-old Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, to 13 years in prison for leading a criminal organization involved in assassinations, drug trafficking, and mon...
Costa calls Iranian president, urges end to attacks
EU Council President António Costa held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to demand an end to unacceptable attacks in the region. Costa urged Iran to practice restraint and priori...
Overfished mackerel further at risk: ‘Risk of total fishing ban’
European member states have set mackerel fishing quotas nearly double the levels recommended by scientists, leading to concerns over a potential population collapse. The North Sea Foundation warns tha...
Trump slams France for refusing planes for Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized France for reportedly refusing to allow planes carrying military supplies for Israel to pass through its airspace. Trump expressed his frustration on Truth Socia...
Thousands of blessed flowers leave Keukenhof for Rome
For the 40th year, 7,000 blessed flowers have been transported from the Netherlands to Vatican City to decorate St. Peter's Square for Easter Sunday. Bishop Hans van den Hende blessed the floral arran...
Israel claims control over South Lebanon even after war
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel plans to maintain a "safe zone" in Southern Lebanon even after the current conflict ends. The proposed defensive line would be located at the...
Dozens of stars demand closure of ICE detention center
Dozens of high-profile celebrities, including Madonna, Pedro Pascal, and Jane Fonda, have signed a letter calling for the closure of an immigrant detention center in Dilley, Texas. The group of signat...
Why Unilever wants to sell its iconic Dutch brand Calvé and what it means for our peanut butter
Unilever is in advanced negotiations to sell its food division, including the iconic Dutch brand Calv , to the American company McCormick. The potential deal, which could be finalized as early as Tues...
Ampèrestraat toad fence, pointless? Not for laying new power cables in IJmuiden
A toad screen several hundred meters long is being installed along the Ampèrestraat in IJmuiden to protect local wildlife during the installation of new power cables. The barrier is positioned betwee...
Suspicious object defused at Zaanstad Judicial Complex parking lot
A suspicious package discovered at the parking lot of the Judicial Complex Zaanstad in Westzaan was determined to be harmless following an investigation by authorities. This incident occurs just one w...
Investigative media release audio recording of Szijjártó and Lavrov
Investigations by media outlets The Insider and Frontstory reveal that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó collaborated with Russia to remove oligarchs from European sanction lists. The repo...
Koert H. denies arson in Arnhem city center
Koert H. (58) has denied involvement in an arson attack that destroyed ten buildings in the city center of Arnhem last year. The prosecution alleges that H. and two accomplices ignited a paper contain...
MSF: Sudanese RSF using sexual violence as a weapon in Darfur
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has released a report stating that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are using sexual violence as a weapon in Sudan's Darfur region. The findings detail systema...
Air Canada CEO resigns over poor French skills
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is resigning following backlash over his poor French language skills. The controversy erupted after he used only two words of French in a condolence message, which the ...
