World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Australia calls repatriation of passengers from the Netherlands complex
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler described the repatriation of six citizens arriving in Eindhoven from the ship m/v Hondius as a complex task due to the distance from the Netherlands. The group ...
You'd almost forget the Netherlands is boycotting Eurovision when you turn on the TV
Despite the official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest by Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, television coverage has led some to feel the boycott's impact is being minimized. Sources indicate that AVROT...
Record number of bears spotted and killed in Japan
Japan reported a record number of bear sightings and killings in the twelve months ending in March. Preliminary government data shows that sightings have more than doubled since the previous record wa...
Mexican school year will not end early for World Cup after all
Mexico has decided not to end its school year early despite previous considerations to do so for the upcoming World Cup. The Ministry of Education had initially proposed starting summer holidays forty...
Manhunt after shooting just across Dutch border in Germany
A man was killed in a shooting in the German town of Wassenberg, near the Dutch border, on Monday evening. German police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrator using helicopters and other resourc...
Seven tigers seized in arrest of Mexico gang leader
Mexican police arrested the leader of a group linked to the Cartel del Noreste during a targeted operation. In addition to weapons, drugs, and vehicles, authorities discovered and seized seven tigers ...
Netflix sued for collecting and selling data without consent
Netflix has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting and selling user data without consent. The lawsuit claims the streaming giant improperly handled personal informatio...
Carbon tax to make gas and petrol more expensive from 2028: 'Help needed for the poorest'
Starting in 2028, a new European CO2 levy on natural gas and petrol is expected to increase monthly household expenses by tens of euros. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) warns tha...
British media: Ministers call on Starmer to step down
Several British cabinet ministers have reportedly called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, according to reports from The Times and Sky News. High-ranking officials, including Home Secretary Sh...
Netanyahu calls EU sanctions on settlers ‘morally bankrupt’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned European Union sanctions against violent settlers in the West Bank, labeling the move as "moral bankruptcy." He argued that the sanctions unfair...
Plane to England lands at Schiphol after emergency
A Ryanair flight traveling from Warsaw to Leeds made an emergency landing at Schiphol Airport around 8:50 PM. The unscheduled stop was necessitated by a medical emergency occurring on board the aircra...
Level 1 alert at Schiphol due to Ryanair plane emergency
A GRIP 1 emergency status was declared at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on Monday evening following an onboard problem on a Ryanair flight. Multiple emergency services, including ambulances, fire crews, ...
Last Hondius evacuation flight also departs for Eindhoven
The final evacuation flight for passengers of the vessel m/v Hondius has departed from Tenerife and is currently en route to Eindhoven. The aircraft carries citizens from Australia, New Zealand, and t...
Zelensky on expiring ceasefire: not quiet at the front
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the front lines remained active during the final day of a three-day ceasefire. Both Russia and Ukraine have traded accusations regarding violations...
Four floating ‘Elver Finders’ to catch glass eels at locks: How do they work?
Researchers are using four floating "Elver Finders" near the sluices in IJmuiden to monitor glass eel populations in the North Sea Canal and Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. These devices allow scientists to ca...
Hondius docks in Tenerife due to strong winds
The expedition ship Hondius has docked at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife to seek shelter from persistent strong winds. The move was requested by the port authority and reported by the Spanish Mini...
Trump issues new criticism of Iranian response: stupid, piece of trash
US President Donald Trump has criticized Iran's response to an American peace proposal, labeling it "stupid" and a "piece of trash." He further stated that he did not read the entire response because ...
EU wants to establish ‘red lines’ in negotiations with Russia
The European Union aims to take a more active role in future peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that foreign ministers will meet later this month...
Prison sentence for German couple who locked children in ‘house of horrors’
A German couple has been sentenced to two years and ten months in prison in Spain for keeping their three children locked in a squalid home for several years. The children were rescued in April 2023 f...
Indian Prime Minister Modi to visit the Netherlands this week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Netherlands this week for official discussions. The talks will cover global issues such as the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as wel...
Keukenhof attracts 1.4 million visitors for fourth year in a row
The Keukenhof flower park in Lisse welcomed over 1.4 million visitors during its 2026 opening period, maintaining consistent attendance for the fourth consecutive year. While many visitors were Dutch,...
Second evacuation flight from Tenerife on Monday after all
Two evacuation flights will depart from Tenerife to Eindhoven on Monday for passengers of the Dutch cruise ship Hondius. The operation follows an outbreak of the Andes variant of the hantavirus on boa...
Extra police at Sloterplas against youths slapping women's buttocks
Amsterdam police are increasing patrols and deploying drones and undercover agents around Sloterplas to combat the frequent harassment and assault of women. The operation follows dozens of reports of ...
Israeli minister rejects EU sanctions against settlers
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has rejected the European Union's sanctions against violent settlers in the West Bank. The measures were approved by EU foreign ministers on Monday.
Correspondents’ Dinner shooter denies he wanted to kill Trump
Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump following a security breach at last month's White House Correspondents' Dinner. Allen ...
British Steel likely back in government hands for the first time since 1988
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to nationalize British Steel following failed negotiations with the company's Chinese owner, Jingye. This move would bring the company, which employs nearly...
Prosecutors: Suspect in D66 office explosion had terrorist intent
A 37-year-old man is suspected of detonating a firework bomb at the D66 party headquarters in The Hague on Thursday evening. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) alleges the suspect acted with te...
Judge to rule in Marius Borg Høiby case on June 15
The Oslo District Court will deliver its verdict in the case against Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, on June 15. The Norwegian Public Prosecution Service has deman...
EU countries agree on sanctions against violent Israeli settlers
All 27 European Union member states have agreed to impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers after Hungary lifted its long-standing veto. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the consensus...
Eleven arrests after disturbances surrounding NAC - Heerenveen
Eleven people were arrested following public order disturbances during the suspended Eredivisie match between NAC Breda and Heerenveen on Sunday. The suspects were held for various offenses, including...