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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
End of cheap energy? Why recovery from this crisis could take a long time
Rising oil and gas prices in Europe have sparked concerns about a prolonged energy crisis driven by the region's dependency on external supplies. Experts suggest the current situation is unprecedented...
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
Cuba experienced its second nationwide power outage in less than a week on Saturday, according to the country's Ministry of Energy. The island is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, which...
Trump threatens Iran with attack on power plants
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. Iran blocked the strategic waterway following US-Israeli attacks, resul...
Dozens injured in attack on southern Israel
An Iranian missile strike on the city of Arad in southern Israel caused significant damage and injured at least 59 people on Saturday. Local firefighters confirmed a direct hit in the southern region ...
Crisis secretly suits Jetten quite well
The Dutch cabinet expects to gain support for unpopular budget cuts in healthcare and unemployment benefits despite current opposition. The shift in political leverage is attributed to the expanding w...
Verstappen loses Nürburgring win after disqualification
Max Verstappen and his team have been disqualified from their GT3 race victory at the Nürburgring for exceeding the permitted number of tire sets. The team used seven sets of tires during the event, ...
Deaths after Ukrainian attack on Belgorod
At least four women were killed and another was seriously injured following Ukrainian shelling in the Russian border region of Belgorod. The casualties occurred when a building was struck in the villa...
Large demonstration in Prague against Czech government
Up to 250,000 people gathered in Prague on Saturday to protest against the right-wing populist government of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Organizers reported that it was one of the largest demo...
US says it has already attacked more than 8,000 targets in Iran
Admiral Brad Cooper announced that the United States military has attacked more than 8,000 targets over the course of three weeks. These operations included a strike on an Iranian bunker allegedly hou...
Armed soldiers at former municipal yard in Heemskerk for drill: ‘Compare it to a first aid refresher course’
Thirty-five reservists from the Dutch National Reserve Corps' 20th Infantry Battalion conducted a military exercise at a former municipal yard in Heemskerk on Saturday. The training involved simulatin...
Verstappen also wins his second GT3 race at Nürburgring
Max Verstappen, along with teammates Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, secured a victory in a four-hour GT3 race at the Nürburgring. The four-time Formula 1 world champion finished approximately on...
Teenagers still in custody after arrest at Jewish institution in Heemstede
Two teenagers from Amsterdam remain in police custody following their arrest for suspicious behavior near a Jewish institution in Heemstede. The incident occurred amid heightened security after severa...
BTS comeback in Seoul attracts around 40,000 visitors, far fewer than expected
K-pop group BTS performed a free one-hour comeback concert in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday. While organizers expected up to 250,000 attendees, the event drew a significantly smaller crowd of approx...
Diesel price nears 2.70 euros per liter, up nearly 60 cents since Gulf War
Diesel prices at gas stations in the Netherlands continued to rise on Saturday, with the average suggested price nearing 2.70 euros per liter. This increase is attributed to the ongoing conflict in th...
Ola, Ayman and Mahmoud: ‘The war in Gaza is not over’
Following a record number of protests against Israeli actions in Gaza last year, the situation has become quieter since the October 2025 ceasefire. The article examines the current lives of Palestinia...
Indian PM Modi speaks with Iranian President Pezeshkian
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Modi condemned attacks on infrastructure and emphasized the necessity o...
Mayor Marcouch: government must apologize to Moluccans
Arnhem Mayor Ahmed Marcouch has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment since arriving in the Netherlands in 1951. He emphasized that thousan...
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34
The number of meningitis cases in an outbreak in the British county of Kent has risen to 34, with health authorities describing the situation as unprecedented. Two students have recently died from the...
Trust in Mette-Marit not yet restored after interview
Public confidence in Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit remains low following an interview regarding her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. Polls show that a majority of Norwegians feel she provi...
War in Iran drives up prices and hits our economy harder than expected: We see a very bad scenario unfolding
The escalating conflict in Iran is significantly impacting the Dutch economy, leading to rising inflation and the threat of economic stagnation. Experts warn that the current situation could be more s...
Iran: Natanz nuclear facility attacked again
The Iranian nuclear facility Natanz was reportedly targeted by US and Israeli airstrikes, according to the state-run Tasnim news agency. Iranian authorities claim that no radioactive materials were re...
US temporarily allows sale of Iranian oil in tankers at sea
The United States has temporarily authorized the sale of Iranian oil currently stored in tankers at sea to address rising global fuel prices. This decision marks a brief suspension of heavy sanctions ...
Most of Chernihiv without power after Russian drone attack
A Russian drone attack has left the majority of Ukraine's Chernihiv region without electricity. Local officials report that repair crews are currently working to restore power following the strike.
Man, 24, arrested for fatal shooting in Amsterdam
A 24-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal shooting at Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West that left a 19-year-old dead and a 21-year-old seriously injured. The police are cont...
Caught between Trump and Europe: The lonely position of NATO chief Mark Rutte
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is facing growing criticism in Europe due to his perceived unconditional support for Donald Trump. Critics express concern that Rutte's stance risks making Europe a p...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon dies at 54
American actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, passed away on Friday at the age of 54. He was widely recognized for his performance in the ...
From Sittard to Spain: Why Mitch Kolkman (23) chose a new start in Girona on the road to the LA Games
Mitch Kolkman, a 23-year-old triathlete from Haarlem, has moved from Sittard to Girona, Spain, to prepare for the upcoming season and the Los Angeles Olympics. Despite his transition to the new traini...
Which energy contract is best right now and how to keep costs under control
Rising energy and fuel prices are impacting consumers as the war with Iran disrupts global oil production and transport. The article explores strategies for managing household energy costs and selecti...
Municipality of Beverwijk pays council candidate Paul Klomp 9,500 euros per month for Ukrainian refugee shelter
The municipality of Beverwijk is paying entrepreneur and council candidate Paul Klomp 9,500 euros per month to rent a temporary shelter for Ukrainian refugees. Mayor Martijn Smit has stated that stric...