World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Car ends up underwater in Bennebroek
A car ended up completely submerged in the water in Bennebroek on Wednesday evening, prompting bystanders to jump in and rescue the driver. The victim was reported to be in stable condition after bein...
With every bomb falling in the Middle East, an environmental disaster unfolds
The ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States against Iran has caused a significant environmental crisis within its first three weeks. Over four hundred environmental incidents have been...
Dozens protest for Iran at US consulate on Museumplein: We don't want your war
Dozens of protesters gathered at the US Consulate on Museumplein and at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against US and Israeli military involvement in the Middle East. Participants called for a...
What an upset! Telstar embarrasses leaders PSV for the second time this season
Telstar achieved a major upset by defeating league leaders PSV 3-1, capitalizing on a red card for PSV's Anass Salah-Eddine. This defeat prevents PSV from securing the championship title in their upco...
Injury to Ajax defender Tomiyasu not as bad as feared
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury sustained during the match against Feyenoord is less severe than initially feared. Manager Óscar García expects Tomiyasu to be available for the Japanese nat...
Large meningococcal outbreak in England no reason for panic in the Netherlands
A meningococcal outbreak in the United Kingdom has caused concern after the deaths of two young people, leading to long queues for vaccinations. Experts state there is currently no reason for panic in...
Mega MRI scanner to become world's most powerful and detect diseases like dementia much earlier
The world's strongest MRI scanner, featuring a 14 Tesla magnet, is being built in Nijmegen as a joint project between Dutch academic hospitals and universities. This advanced technology aims to detect...
Hundreds protest in central Amsterdam against war in Iran
Between 200 and 300 people gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday to protest against the ongoing conflict in Iran. The demonstration was organized by the International Foundation for Iranian Wo...
Police receive about ten tips on shooting of Iranian
Dutch police have received approximately ten tips regarding the investigation into the shooting of a police employee of Iranian origin in Schoonhoven. A spokesperson confirmed the tips on Sunday but d...
Two traffic accidents in quick succession on Amsterdamseweg in Velsen-Zuid
Two separate traffic accidents occurred shortly after each other on the Amsterdamseweg in Velsen-Zuid on Sunday. Each of the incidents involved two vehicles.
Trump: ICE agents to help at airports starting Monday
US President Donald Trump announced that ICE agents will begin assisting with airport security starting Monday. This decision follows ongoing congressional debates regarding funding for the Department...
Belgium commemorates terror attacks of 10 years ago
Belgium commemorated the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport and a metro station. The 2016 bombings resulted in 35 deaths and left hundreds of people injured.
Settlers set fires in West Bank villages
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the attacks, which occurred followin...
Young burglar (18) arrested after overnight car break-in in Hoofddorp
An 18-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a car burglary on Etta Palmstraat in Hoofddorp. The suspect, who has no fixed address, was taken into custody by police at approximatel...
Ambassador: Jetten at private dinner with Trump and royal couple
Premier Rob Jetten will join King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima for a private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump in Washington D.C. The American ambassador to the Netherlan...
Teen arrested after overnight burglary in Hoofddorp thanks to alert neighbor
A 19-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a residential burglary on Nienke van Hichtumstraat in Hoofddorp. The arrest was made possible after an alert neighbor reported the incid...
Israel accelerates demolition of Lebanese homes in frontline villages
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to accelerate the demolition of Lebanese houses in frontline villages. The Israeli government state...
Defense Ministry to hire over 1,000 for drone units
The Dutch army plans to integrate drone and counter-drone units into all its combat divisions, necessitating the recruitment of 1,000 to 1,200 new personnel. Chief of Defense Onno Eichelsheim announce...
Willemien Ruygrok (1951 - 2025): Resolute with a very soft heart
Willemien Ruygrok, a dedicated advocate who passed away in December 2025, was known for her commitment to human rights. Throughout her life, she worked to advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, w...
Police seize more than 3 tons of cocaine, eight arrested
Dutch police seized 3,223 kilograms of cocaine and arrested eight suspects following a discovery on Friday. A portion of the drugs was found in a van near Papendrecht, while the majority was hidden in...
Anti-racism demonstration warns of new fascism: 'What was written in 1939 still applies today'
Thousands of people gathered in Amsterdam on Saturday for a demonstration against racism and discrimination. The protest primarily focused on warning against the rise of fascism, drawing parallels to ...
Analysis: US Patriot missile involved in Bahrain explosion
An expert analysis reviewed by Reuters suggests that a U.S. Patriot missile was likely involved in a March 9 explosion in Bahrain that injured dozens of civilians. Although Bahrain and Washington prev...
Oil companies also fighting for scarce oil and gas
Oil companies like Shell are facing intense competition to secure scarce oil and gas supplies. Industry leaders highlight that they are currently navigating significant logistical challenges to ensure...
Driver freed after almost two hours following single-vehicle crash in Southeast
A driver was hospitalized after being trapped for nearly two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the Abcouderstraatweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early Wednesday morning. Firefighters performed a ...
New attacks on Israel, damage and casualties reported
Israel has reported new missile attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, resulting in at least one fatality in the northern part of the country. While Israeli media stated that multiple Iranian missiles were ...
Over 500 hours of near-total internet shutdown in Iran
Iran has experienced a near-total internet blockade for more than 500 hours, according to internet watchdog Netblocks. The government has severed international connections and restricted domestic serv...
Jan (78) dies while snorkeling on holiday in Egypt
78-year-old Jan Lenderink passed away from heart failure while snorkeling in the Red Sea during a vacation in Egypt with his partner and her family. His sudden death has turned the holiday into a trag...
UAE and Saudi Arabia report Iranian missile and drone attacks
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reported incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran on Sunday. While the UAE activated its air defense systems, Saudi Arabia confirmed that one missile was ...
Car on its side after crashing into tree in Cruquius, driver taken to hospital
A driver was injured late Saturday night after crashing into a tree on Oude Kruisweg in Cruquius. The collision caused the vehicle to flip onto its side, and the driver was subsequently transported to...
LIVE Eredivisie | Championship party in Velsen-Zuid: Will PSV manage to beat Telstar this time?
PSV faces Telstar in Velsen-Zuid with the league championship at stake if results go their way. The league leaders are looking to overcome a side that has already beaten them once this season. The mat...