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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
British minister resigns: lost confidence in Starmer
British Health Minister Wes Streeting has resigned from his position, stating he has lost confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. Streeting, who is viewed as a potential challenger to ...
Rotterdam commemorates 1940 German bombardment
Rotterdam commemorated the 86th anniversary of the May 14, 1940, bombardment by Nazi Germany that devastated the city center. The attack resulted in nearly 900 deaths and left approximately 80,000 res...
Abbas promises new elections at party congress
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced his willingness to hold new presidential and parliamentary elections during a speech at his party's congress. He also committed to continuing reforms with...
Judge refuses to approve Musk's settlement with investors: 'Red flags'
A US judge has refused to approve a $1.5 million settlement proposal from Elon Musk intended to resolve allegations of misleading investors. The judge cited concerns over the low amount of the settlem...
Family of Boeing crash victim awarded nearly $50 million in damages
A US jury has awarded $49.5 million in damages to the family of a 24-year-old American woman who died in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. The victim was among those killed during the period when the aircr...
Knight Rider car in museum fined despite being stationary for years
A replica of the Knight Rider car housed in a Chicago museum has unexpectedly received traffic fines from New York City. Despite the vehicle remaining stationary in the museum for years, authorities c...
Haarlem men (31 and 33) acquitted of sexual assault and rape due to insufficient evidence
Two men from Haarlem, aged 31 and 33, have been acquitted of charges related to the rape and sexual assault of a woman. The court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to secure a conviction agai...
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Latvian Prime Minister resigns after Ukrainian drone crisis
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has resigned following a political crisis in the country. The turmoil began after two Ukrainian drones entered Latvian airspace from Russian territory last week.
Kyiv death toll rises after massive Russian attacks
The death toll in Kyiv has risen to at least three following massive Russian attacks that also left more than forty people injured. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as officials fear more vict...
RIVM: Passengers on 2nd and 3rd Hondius repatriation flights test negative
Passengers on the second and third repatriation flights from the cruise ship Hondius have tested negative for the hantavirus. The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) ...
ATM bombing in De Pijp, one explosive fails to detonate
An ATM at the intersection of Van Woustraat and Ceintuurbaan in Amsterdam was targeted in an explosion early this morning, causing significant damage. One explosive failed to detonate and was later sa...
ATM bombing with multiple explosives on Ceintuurbaan in Amsterdam, suspects flee on scooter
Minor arrested for earlier vandalism in Loosdrecht
A minor from Utrecht has been arrested for his involvement in the vandalism of the Loosdrecht town hall on King's Day. The incident resulted in several broken windows and destroyed fences at the munic...
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to perform at World Cup halftime show
Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS have been announced as performers for the first-ever halftime show during a World Cup final. Organizers shared the news on Thursday, marking a historic shift in t...
Xi warns Trump of conflict over Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump that mishandling the issue of Taiwan could lead to clashes or conflicts. Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province, while the United...
Recalled Danone baby formula accidentally sold again in Belgium
Danone has announced that Nutrilon baby milk, which was previously recalled due to the potential presence of a toxic substance, was accidentally sold again in parts of Belgium. The company had initial...
Trump and Xi meeting ends after more than two hours
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a meeting in Beijing that lasted over two hours on Thursday. The leaders discussed key issues including trade relations and the s...
Car ends up in ditch along A5 near Lijnden
A car crashed into a ditch along the A5 motorway near Lijnden on Wednesday evening. The driver was rescued by the fire department using a ladder after she managed to climb onto the vehicle's hood foll...
Van goes up in flames in Zwanenburg
A parked delivery van caught fire and was destroyed on Wednesday evening on the Kruiswaal in Zwanenburg. The cause of the blaze has not yet been specified.
Kyiv Mayor: Major attack on capital
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that the Ukrainian capital is under a major Russian attack involving drones and ballistic missiles. The mayor announced the strikes on Telegram as the city faced t...
Trump and Xi start meeting in Beijing with handshake
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday to begin a high-level summit. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss several international issues, including ...
Minister: Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil
Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, leading to the worst power outages in Havana in decades. The country's Minister of Energy and Mining attributed the crisis to a US blockade that has...
Children's book author who poisoned her husband sentenced to life
An American children's book author has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the poisoning death of her husband. The woman gained notoriety for publishing a book about grief following th...
Body of second missing US soldier found in Morocco
The body of a second American soldier who went missing during a military exercise in Morocco in early May has been recovered. The Moroccan armed forces confirmed the discovery of the remains following...
UAE denies reports of secret Netanyahu visit
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made a secret visit to the country. This statement contradicts claims from the Israeli Prime Ministe...
Jetten: Islands can be a model in the energy transition
Minister Rob Jetten stated that the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands can serve as models for a successful energy transition. He noted that Aruba's current focus on gas as an...
Royal honor for singer Karsu
Singer Karsu was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau during a ceremony in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday. The royal distinction was presented to her by the Dutch ambassador, Joep Wijnands, o...
Riot police with water cannon on the scene in Loosdrecht
Police ordered protesters in Loosdrecht to disperse on Wednesday evening after the demonstration turned hostile and fireworks were set off. A mobile unit equipped with a water cannon was deployed to t...
Bloomberg: Hantavirus vaccine research halted due to lack of funding
Chilean scientists were forced to halt their research on a promising hantavirus vaccine due to a lack of funding. The project reached a standstill during the COVID-19 pandemic, just before the vaccine...