World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Vandalism at three homes in Stadskanaal, police seek witnesses
Police are investigating three separate incidents of vandalism at homes in Stadskanaal that occurred on Thursday. Windows were smashed at properties on Julianastraat, Oranjestraat, and Koninginnelaan,...
Trump says he made no commitments to Xi on Taiwan
During his visit to China, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he made no commitments to President Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan. Trump also indicated that a decision on a new arms deal with the dem...
Belgium to World Cup without Ajax's Godts
Ajax winger Mika Godts has been excluded from the Belgian national team squad for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Head coach Rudi Garcia announced the final roster on ...
Significantly fewer passengers at Frankfurt Airport due to Lufthansa strikes
Frankfurt Airport experienced a significant decline in passenger numbers in April compared to the previous year due to multi-day strikes by Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew. The industrial action led t...
Demonstration against Christians for Israel at Koningkerk ended with violence; ‘a wrist was broken’
Riot police in Haarlem forcibly ended a pro-Palestinian demonstration by the group Ummah for Gaza on Wednesday near the Koningkerk. The protest, which targeted a Christians for Israel meeting, was dis...
Iran questions US reliability in peace process
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed a lack of trust in the United States regarding Middle East peace negotiations during a BRICS meeting in India. He cited contradictory messages from Wa...
Palestinian news agency reports settler attacks in West Bank
Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that Israeli settlers set fire to cars and a mosque near Ramallah on the West Bank. Additionally, Israeli forces reportedly shot and killed a 16-year-old boy duri...
After a week of Eurovision, it’s clear: no one is impressed by the Dutch boycott
Van Weel strongly condemns Markuszower's call for violence
Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel has condemned remarks by MP Gidi Markuszower, who suggested that Palestinian refugees should be deterred with violence. Van Weel emphasized that calls for violenc...
Philippine minister: We will comply with ICC arrest warrant
Philippine Justice Minister Fredderick Vida announced that the government will comply with an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for Senator Ronald Dela Rosa. Dela Rosa, a former police...
Markuszower: I should have expressed myself better, more sharply and more appropriately
Dutch politician Gidi Markuszower admitted in an interview with Sven Kockelmann that he should have spoken more precisely and appropriately during a previous encounter with the platform Left Laser. He...
World Cup in US seems to deter rather than attract tourists
A poll of the US hotel industry reveals that most hotels in World Cup host cities have fewer bookings compared to a typical summer without the tournament. High ticket prices and global conflicts are c...
Two employees, 46.2 million in assets – mega fine for secretive taxi app exposes link between Russia and Amsterdam’s Zuidas
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After heavy crash in China, Jesper Rasch wonders why cycling is still fun: ‘I’m an expert when it comes to wounds’
Dutch cyclist Jesper Rasch, who competes for the China Anta-Mentech team, reflects on his career and the physical toll of the sport following a serious crash in China. The Zandvoort native shares mont...
10 years after Max Verstappen's historic victory in Spain: 'They called us crazy, but we silenced everyone'
Friday marks the tenth anniversary of Max Verstappen’s historic first Formula 1 victory at the Circuit de Catalunya during his debut for Red Bull Racing. Helmut Marko, who faced criticism for promot...
Car damaged by fire in Haarlem, packs of matches found
A car was destroyed by fire on the Boterplein in Haarlem during the night of Thursday to Friday. Police are investigating the incident as a possible case of arson after discovering boxes of matches at...
Finland issues drone warning, country on high alert
Finnish authorities issued a drone threat warning for the Uusimaa region, including Helsinki, on Thursday night, advising residents to stay indoors. The Finnish Armed Forces clarified that there was n...
Trump: fantastic trade deals reached with China
US President Donald Trump announced that he has concluded trade agreements with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The statement was made during Trump's visit to the Zhongnanhai leadership complex in Beijing.
Jetten willing to adapt cooperation within the Kingdom
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has expressed a willingness to update the cooperation agreements between the four constituent countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. During a tour of the Caribbean ...
Toos & Henk - May 15
Cartoonist Paul Kusters presents his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip, which is published daily from Monday to Saturday. The strip provides a unique and satirical perspective on current events and the latest...
Trump: I won't have much more patience with Iran
US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that his patience with Iran is running thin. The comment highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.
One dead in Vaals shooting
One person has died following a shooting incident on Parklaan in Vaals, Limburg. Local police confirmed the fatality on social media platform X.
Hanneke (52) and Annemarie (38) arrested during Remembrance Day: ‘Great, arresting people preemptively because you don’t know what they’re going to do’
Palm Beach Airport in Florida to be renamed after Trump from July
Palm Beach International Airport in Florida will be officially renamed after Donald Trump starting July 9. The Federal Aviation Administration announced the name change for the airport located in the ...
US Supreme Court: abortion pill can still be sent by mail
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to temporarily maintain access to the abortion pill mifepristone via mail following a telephone consultation. This decision ensures that the most common method for abo...
Saba Government: search for Dutch hiker continues
The search for a missing Dutch hiker on the island of Saba remains ongoing according to local authorities. Despite extensive search operations conducted through Thursday evening, the individual has no...
Trump: relationship with China hopefully stronger and better than ever
Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he hopes the relationship between the United States and China will become stronger and better than ever before. His comment highlights a positive outlook for f...
Human rights organization files complaint against MP Markuszower over 'maximum violence' remark against Palestinian asylum seekers
Human rights organization The Rights Forum is filing a criminal complaint against Dutch Member of Parliament Gidi Markuszower for his remarks regarding Palestinian refugees. The legal action follows M...
Harry and Meghan producing Netflix film about Afghanistan war
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing a Netflix film based on the book 'No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege'. The project will adapt the true story of soldiers during the war...