World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Modena driver not charged with terrorism
A driver who injured several pedestrians in the city center of Modena, Italy, has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault. Local authorities confirmed that the individual is not being ch...
Car in water along N201 near Hoofddorp
A car skidded off the N201 road near Hoofddorp on Sunday afternoon and ended up in the water. The driver was assessed by emergency services but did not require transportation to the hospital.
German police shoot escaped tiger dead
German police shot and killed a tiger that escaped from a private enclosure. One man reportedly sustained minor injuries during the incident.
WHO commission calls for action on climate and health
An independent commission established by the World Health Organization is urging European policymakers to take more action to address the health impacts of climate change. On Sunday, the group present...
Confrontation between football fans at gas station along A28
A confrontation involving dozens of football supporters occurred at a gas station along the A28 near Putten. During the incident, a vehicle was set on fire, according to the East Netherlands police.
New victims come forward in French Epstein investigation
A Paris prosecutor reported that approximately a dozen new suspected victims of Jeffrey Epstein have come forward in a French human trafficking investigation. The probe was initiated following the rel...
Deaths in Israeli attacks in Gaza
At least four people were killed in the Gaza Strip on Sunday following Israeli attacks. Health officials reported the casualties from the strikes.
Man tries to take officer's gun during protest in Haarlem
During a protest in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon, a man attempted to snatch a firearm from a police officer. The suspect was quickly apprehended by bystanders and other officers before being taken in...
Bronze for sailors Lambriex, Van Aanholt and Van de Werken at World Championships
Dutch sailors Bart Lambriex van Aanholt and Floris van de Werken secured a bronze medal at the 49er class sailing World Championship in Quiberon, France. Lambriex van Aanholt, who hails from Haarlem, ...
Red Cross scales up in DRC and Uganda due to Ebola outbreak
The Red Cross is scaling up aid operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda following a new Ebola outbreak. The organization is focusing on prevention and education programs to inform pe...
Gaasperdammertunnel partially closed after accident
The Gaasperdammertunnel in Amsterdam-Zuidoost was partially closed on Monday morning following a car accident that left one vehicle heavily damaged. Emergency services, including two ambulances, respo...
Italian Prime Minister meets victims of Modena collision
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited victims of a car collision in Modena on Sunday that injured eight people. The Prime Minister canceled a scheduled trip to Cyprus to meet with those affect...
Dutch sniffer dog team arrives on Saba Sunday afternoon
A Dutch Urban Search and Rescue team consisting of eleven members and nine search dogs is expected to arrive on Saba this Sunday afternoon. They will assist in the search for a missing Dutch hiker on ...
Malaysia discounts flight tickets due to Iran war fuel crisis
Malaysia has allocated approximately 1.1 million to provide discounts on flight tickets to support its aviation sector. The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices resulting from ...
Philippines ask Supreme Court to arrest ex-police chief
The Philippines has asked its supreme court for permission to arrest former police chief Ronald Dela Rosa. This request follows an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) regar...
The Greenhouse | Costs of CO2 emissions remain extremely unequally distributed
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the impact of a new European CO2 tax in his weekly column. He argues that the levy will further increase the existing inequality in how carbon emission costs ar...
Stranded mudflat hikers rescued by lifeboats and helicopter
A group of 32 mudflat hikers was rescued from the Wadden Sea near Ameland on Sunday morning using rescue boats and a helicopter. The emergency services intervened after the group encountered difficult...
WHO: Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is a global emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Although the situation is serious, the ...
Russian governor: Deaths in drone attacks in Moscow region
Three people were killed during a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region, according to statements from the local governor on Sunday. The official described the strike as a significant offensive...
Bulgaria wins, but what’s next for the Eurovision Song Contest?
Bulgaria's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest has provided the European Broadcasting Union with temporary relief from controversies surrounding a potential victory for Israel. Despite the win, the...
Suspect in explosions at Polish supermarket in Beverwijk released. New development puts appeal on edge
A 31-year-old Amsterdam resident, previously sentenced to eight years for his involvement in explosions at Polish supermarkets, has been released from pretrial detention to await his appeal at home. T...
Bulgaria is the dream winner for a Eurovision carrying internal conflict into next year
Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision Song Contest
Bulgaria has won the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 with the singer DARA. The victory is significant as it marks the country's return to the competition after a three-year absence...
Man hospitalized after stabbing in Amsterdam-West, minor suspect flees
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Beverwijk, driver tests positive
A cyclist was seriously injured on Saturday evening following a collision with a car on the Alkmaarseweg in Beverwijk. Multiple emergency services responded to the scene, and the driver involved repor...
Minor stabs man after argument in home on Stuyvesantstraat in De Baarsjes
A minor boy stabbed a man following an argument inside a residence on Stuyvesantstraat in Amsterdam's De Baarsjes district. The victim was taken to the hospital while conscious, and although the suspe...
Belgium just before Eurovision final: 'Unlikely we will participate next year'
The Belgian broadcaster VRT has announced that Belgium is unlikely to participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster is calling for the EBU to take a stronger stance against war and ...
Canadian on board Hondius tests positive for hantavirus
A Canadian individual aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. According to Canadian health officials, the patient is currently in stable condition and was hospitalized...
Train fire at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station, traffic towards Haarlem disrupted
A fire broke out in a train at Haarlem Spaarnwoude station on Saturday evening, resulting in the suspension of train traffic heading towards Haarlem. Emergency services were alerted to the incident, w...
ASML to help India's Tata Electronics build first chip factory
ASML has partnered with India's Tata Electronics to assist in the construction of one of India's first semiconductor factories. The collaboration was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Mo...