World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Previously missing boats reach Cuba
Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba have arrived safely in Havana after previously being reported missing. The vessels reached the Cuban capital following concerns about their whereabouts.
Syrian President visits Germany and UK
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Germany and the United Kingdom next week. This will be his second official trip to Europe since he took office.
Chocolate thieves steal over 400,000 KitKat bars during transport in Italy
Thieves in Italy stole over 400,000 KitKat bars from a transport truck earlier this week. The theft of the large shipment was confirmed by the Swiss chocolate manufacturer.
Deaths in Israeli airstrike on car carrying journalists
Three journalists were killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike on a vehicle approximately 35 kilometers south of Beirut. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack as a "scandalous crime" that...
Bali police identify suspects in murder of Dutch national
Police in Bali have identified two Brazilian men, aged 32 and 34, as suspects in the fatal stabbing of a Dutch national earlier this week. The suspects have reportedly fled Indonesia, according to loc...
WHO: Nine healthcare workers killed in Israeli attacks
Nine paramedics were killed and seven others injured on Saturday following Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared the report ...
Can gas storage be filled in time? ‘Government only steps in if commercial parties fail’
The Netherlands is facing nearly empty gas storage facilities during a global shortage, raising concerns about supply for the upcoming winter. The government plans to step in only if commercial entiti...
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado's party office reopened
The party office of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has reopened in Caracas after being closed during the 2024 presidential election. Machado had gone into hiding following the cont...
Millions expected at thousands of demonstrations in the US
Millions of people are expected to participate in thousands of "No Kings Rallies" across the United States this Saturday. The demonstrations target President Donald Trump and protest against the ongoi...
Thousands protest in London against the far-right and for Palestinians
Thousands of protesters gathered in London for two separate marches advocating for the Palestinian cause and opposing the radical right. The demonstrations converged at Whitehall, where participants r...
Iraqi PM condemns attack on Kurdish president's home
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has condemned an attack on the home of Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdish Autonomous Region in northern Iraq. Al-Sudani has called for the for...
26-year-old man sentenced to prison and community service for machete stabbing
Body found in water at Mauritskade, identity unknown
Police discovered an unidentified body in the water at the Mauritskade in Amsterdam East on Tuesday afternoon. Divers and water police were deployed to assist in the recovery, which was completed by 4...
A7 towards Lyon largely blocked by driver action
Approximately 25 trucks and a bus have blocked most of the A7 motorway towards Lyon, France, to protest against rising fuel prices. Drivers are distributing pamphlets to motorists who are currently re...
Rosatom: Attacks on Iranian nuclear plant threaten nuclear safety
The head of Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has warned that the situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant is deteriorating. Alexey Likhachev stated that attacks in the vicini...
Man (51) arrested on suspicion of burglary at holiday park in Halfweg
A 51-year-old man was arrested on Saturday afternoon following a burglary at a holiday park in Halfweg. The suspect was taken into custody for allegedly breaking into a residence within the park.
Italy investigates beauty companies for encouraging obsession in young girls
Italy has launched an investigation into beauty companies Sephora Italia and Benefit Cosmetics for allegedly using deceptive marketing strategies to target young girls with skincare products. Authorit...
Three days in jail and community service for machete stabbing
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to three days in prison and 120 hours of community service for a May 2024 machete attack in Amsterdam-Zuidoost that injured two people. The court cited the defenda...
A few hundred people at pacifist demonstration on Malieveld
On Saturday afternoon, several hundred people gathered at the Malieveld in The Hague to protest against war in Iran. The demonstrators urged the Dutch government to pursue diplomacy and political solu...
Pope receives 40th Dutch floral display for Easter service in Rome: 'Ideal promotion for the trade'
For the 40th year, the Pope's Easter Mass in Vatican City will be decorated with a Dutch floral display consisting of 7,000 flowers. The tradition serves as a significant global promotion for the Dutc...
Ministerial meeting of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are meeting in Islamabad to discuss the conflict in Iran. During the two-day summit, the officials are also expected to hold talks with...
Two injured in collision on A4 hard shoulder near Weteringbrug
Two people were injured on Saturday morning following a collision between a car and a taxi van on the shoulder of the A4 motorway near Weteringbrug. The driver of the car has been arrested following t...
Zelensky reports defense agreements with United Arab Emirates
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a defense cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates following a meeting with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two countries have c...
Injured after explosions and fire at home in Schiedam
On Friday evening, a person was injured and hospitalized with burn injuries following explosions and a fire at a residence on Van Marumstraat in Schiedam. Police confirmed the victim was transported t...
Pope in Monaco for historic visit
Pope Leo arrived in Monaco on Saturday morning for the first papal visit to the microstate in modern times. He was officially received by Prince Albert and Princess Charlene after arriving via helicop...
Bank of America settles for tens of millions with Epstein victims
Bank of America has agreed to a $72.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The victims alleged that the bank facilitated the financier's sexual exploitation act...
Unrest in Middle East disrupts May holiday: Extra flights to other destinations to meet demand
Geopolitical unrest in the Middle East is causing a significant shift in booking patterns for the upcoming May holidays among Dutch travelers. Major travel organizations are responding by scheduling e...
Back to the Future actor James Tolkan dies at 94
American actor James Tolkan, known for his roles in the Back to the Future trilogy and Top Gun, passed away on Thursday at the age of 94. He was widely recognized for his portrayal of the character Mr...
Assembling the drones that blast Russian aircraft out of the sky: ‘We’re here to make weapons, right?’
Participants at Unmanned Valley are learning to build drones to support Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion. These locally-assembled drones are sent to the front lines to intercept and dest...
Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, marking the first time they have done so since the start of the conflict. The group stated that their military operati...