World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Cyndi Lauper's husband sued over son's sexual abuse
David Thornton, the husband of singer Cyndi Lauper, is being sued for sexual abuse by their son, Declyn 'Dex' Lauper. Thornton is accused of renting the apartment where the alleged abuse occurred and ...
Zelensky: Russia wanted to blackmail US by helping Iran
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of attempting to blackmail the United States by offering to halt intelligence sharing with Iran. In exchange, Russia reportedly demanded that the ...
Antwerp car fire suspects placed in closed institution
Two minors arrested for an arson attack near Antwerp's Jewish quarter have been placed in a closed institution by a juvenile judge. The suspects are charged with intentional arson and participating in...
Wealthy tourists spend $110,000 for a week in Antarctica, and even their poop comes back with them
Parties attack FVD over friendly stance toward Iran and Russia
Dutch coalition and opposition parties criticized Forum for Democracy (FVD) MP Ralf Dekker for his supportive stance toward Russia and Iran. During a debate on energy prices, Dekker proposed that the ...
White House: Trump to unleash hell if Iran continues fight
US President Donald Trump's spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, stated that Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Iran does not agree to a deal. The White House maintains that Iran must accept it has los...
Car crashes into house in Beverwijk, extensive damage
On Wednesday evening, a driver veered off the road and crashed into a house on the Schans in Beverwijk. No injuries were reported, though the collision caused significant damage to the property.
Minister Sjoerdsma welcome in China for trade mission despite sanctions list
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma will lead a trade mission to China after receiving confirmation that he is welcome despite being on a Chinese sanctions list. The visit was confirmed following a discus...
The blueprint for a Greater Israel
The article discusses the expansion of Israeli military operations from Gaza and the West Bank into Lebanon, suggesting a broader strategy for territorial gain. It draws parallels between the tactics ...
Four boys prosecuted for attacks on De Pizzabakkers – but the mastermind remains out of reach
99 names: Duinrust auditorium falls silent during impressive tribute at Jewish monument in Beverwijk
A memorial ceremony was held at the Jewish Name Monument at Duinrust cemetery in Beverwijk to honor Holocaust victims. During the tribute, a poem by Kiki Borsje reflecting on the experiences of those ...
Young person wins landmark case against Meta and Google: social media are too addictive
Meta and Google have been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages following a groundbreaking lawsuit in the United States. The court ruled that the companies failed to adequately warn users abou...
Germany invests billions more to reduce emissions
Germany has announced plans to invest an additional 8 billion euros to reduce CO2 emissions, with funds directed toward projects like building more wind turbines. Despite the investment, experts remai...
Netherlands apologizes for civilian bombing in Mosul, offers compensation to victims
Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgöz has issued a formal apology to the relatives of victims of a 2016 Dutch airstrike in Mosul, Iraq, that killed civilians. The government has also decided to provi...
UN chief: Lebanon must not become the next Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that Lebanon must not suffer the same fate as the Gaza Strip. He emphasized that the Gaza model should not be repeated in Lebanon as regio...
Sarah Mullally takes office as religious leader of Anglican Church
Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as the first female head of the Anglican Church during a ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in England. The event was attended by the British Prime Minister an...
Fifth suspect in synagogue explosion also held for terrorism
A 19-year-old man from Tilburg has been detained as the fifth suspect in a synagogue explosion in Rotterdam and is being charged with terrorism. The court ordered him to remain in custody for at least...
Badhoevedorp ATM bombing suspects are Amsterdammers aged 18 and 20. 'Sealbag machines' appear to be new targets.
Two men from Amsterdam, aged 18 and 20, have been arrested following an ATM explosion in Badhoevedorp that targeted a sealbag machine. The suspects remain in custody as police continue to investigate ...
Hezbollah leader rejects negotiations during fighting
The leader of Hezbollah has announced that the Iran-backed movement will not engage in negotiations with Israel while military attacks on Lebanon continue. The group maintains that hostilities must ce...
Leaking container with ‘dangerous’ liquid in West, presumably chemical drug waste
D66 and CDA show interest in price cap, VVD wants lower excise duties
Dutch political parties D66 and CDA have expressed interest in a proposal to cap fuel prices at the pump, with the costs funded by major oil and gas companies. The VVD instead advocates for lowering e...
Spike in oil trading before Trump's Iran message suggests insider trading
A suspicious surge in oil contract sales occurred shortly before US President Donald Trump issued a reassuring message regarding tensions with Iran. The unusual volume of trading activity just prior t...
BBC appoints former Google executive as chief after Trump row
The BBC has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director-general. Brittin succeeds Tim Davie, who resigned following a controversy regarding the television editing of a speech by...
Military chiefs from 30 countries discuss Hormuz coalition
Military leaders from the Netherlands and approximately thirty other nations are meeting in the United Kingdom this week to discuss forming a coalition to address the Iranian blockade of the Strait of...
Timing of claim for attack on Jewish school Cheider points to Iranian involvement
Five years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for rape and threatening ex-partners
A 34-year-old man from Delft was sentenced by a court in The Hague to five years in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment for abusing five former partners between 2022 and 2024. He was convicted ...
Asylum seeker who refuses to leave country jailed for assault
A 35-year-old Somali asylum seeker was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison for assault and refusing to leave the Netherlands after his asylum application was rejected. The ruling was issued by the Midden-...
Marengo main suspect Saïd R. denies in statement
Saïd R., a primary suspect in the Marengo trial, issued a statement during his appeal on Wednesday denying any involvement in criminal activities. He claimed that he was never part of a group organiz...
De Pizzabakkers explosions: Prosecutor demands 2.5 years for middleman (19)
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 2.5-year prison sentence for a 19-year-old Amsterdam man for his role in an attempted explosion at a "De Pizzabakkers" restaurant. He is accused of provid...
