World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Jan-Kees Emmer gives the Netherlands zero points
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has announced a boycott of the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The decision serves as a protest against Israel's participation in the event due to the ongoing c...
Former Assad general arrested over chemical attack
Syrian authorities have arrested Khardal Ahmed Dayoub, a former general under the ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Dayoub is accused by the Ministry of Interior of involvement in the 2013 chemical we...
Countries send planes for those on board the Hondius
Countries with citizens aboard the cruise ship Hondius are sending aircraft to Tenerife to repatriate their nationals. The planes are scheduled to arrive at Tenerife Sur airport between Saturday eveni...
Mexico to end school year a month early for World Cup
Mexico plans to end the school year more than a month early because the country is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup with the United States and Canada. Education Minister Mario Delgado stated that the dec...
Prosecutors suspect 19-year-old of aggravated manslaughter of Gold Exchange Office manager; suspect to remain in custody for three months
A 19-year-old man from Beverwijk is suspected of qualified manslaughter following a fatal robbery at a Gold Exchange Office on Breestraat in Haarlem. The court has extended his pre-trial detention by ...
Explosions and smoke visible from afar during major fire in Amsterdam
A large fire broke out early in the morning at a metal recycling facility in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied. The blaze involved a large pile of scrap metal, causing audible explosions and heavy smo...
Heavy smoke from fire in Amsterdam's Western Port area
Heavy smoke from major fires at recycling plants in Amsterdam port area and Swalmen
A large fire involving a significant amount of scrap metal has broken out at a recycling company in the Westelijk Havengebied of Amsterdam. Emergency services are on-site at Kwadrantweg to manage the ...
ATM bombing is a criminal craft in which the Netherlands excels
Amsterdam professor and internist Geer Borst refused to bow to the German occupiers
Kremlin confirms ceasefire agreement with Ukraine
The Kremlin has confirmed its agreement to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine scheduled for May 9, 10, and 11. In addition to the temporary pause in fighting, a prisoner exchange between the two c...
Person injured in Uitgeest accident, scooter rider flees scene
A person was injured in an accident on the Parallelweg in Uitgeest on Friday evening. The scooter rider involved in the collision fled the scene after the incident.
Labour loses control of Welsh Parliament, Plaid Cymru wins
The Labour Party has lost control of the Welsh parliament for the first time since its establishment in 1999, ending over a century of political dominance in the region. The nationalist party Plaid Cy...
Hondius passengers and crew in Netherlands in home quarantine for six weeks
Dutch passengers and crew from the cruise ship Hondius will be required to undergo a six-week home quarantine upon their return to the Netherlands. The measure, announced by Health Minister Sophie Her...
Griekspoor knocked out in Rome by Belgian Blockx
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Rome Masters tournament after losing in the second round to Alexander Blockx. The Belgian player secured victory in three sets with a fina...
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for May 9, 10, and 11. According to a post on Truth Social, Trump claims both nations have agreed to th...
Additional layoffs at Porsche as it pulls the plug on subsidiaries
Porsche is shutting down three of its subsidiaries, resulting in the elimination of 500 additional jobs at the German sports car manufacturer. The company is responding to declining sales and economic...
Andrew to testify in trial over threat by British man
Prince Andrew is scheduled to testify in a London court in late July following an incident where he was harassed near his home. The younger brother of King Charles III was confronted by a man wearing ...
Conviction after all for aggravated assault at Heemskerk parking lot
A 29-year-old man from Uitgeest was convicted by a court in Haarlem for attempted aggravated assault following a traffic dispute in Heemskerk on April 19. The defendant drove over a man's foot and fle...
Arrest after report of stabbing in Zwaanshoek
Police arrested a suspect on Friday afternoon following reports of a stabbing incident in Zwaanshoek. It is currently unknown if anyone sustained injuries during the event.
High demand for Rheinmetall air defense systems in the Middle East
German defense company Rheinmetall reports a significant increase in demand for its air defense systems in the Middle East since the outbreak of war. The company aims to double the number of systems d...
Passersby narrowly escape explosion at D66 party office: ‘You can still see him looking back’
Passers-by narrowly escaped injury after a firework bomb exploded at a D66 political party office, an incident captured on security footage. The video shows the perpetrator preparing the explosive jus...
'There are no excuses for abusing my girlfriend': Uitgeest man sentenced to prison and community service for dealing and assault
A 23-year-old man from Uitgeest was sentenced to prison and community service for drug dealing and the violent assault of his girlfriend. The defendant, who already has a significant criminal record, ...
Van den Brink wants to end border controls
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink proposes ending fixed border controls by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee after September. Under the new plan, fixed checks would be replaced by mobile patrols to ...
Did criminal ‘Haagse Reda’ N. deal in cocaine or was it just ‘Hague bluff’?
Mother suspected of stabbing daughter to death remains in custody for 90 days
A mother suspected of fatally stabbing her 14-year-old daughter in Blerick will remain in custody for an additional 90 days. The decision was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Limburg district court...
Kremlin willing to talk to Europeans, but not on its own initiative
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to holding talks with Europe but will not take the initiative to start them, according to the Kremlin. This statement comes as calls within Europe for renewed ...
Ukraine reports fire near Chernobyl after drone crash
Ukrainian authorities report that a large wildfire has broken out in the Chernobyl nuclear exclusion zone following a drone crash. The fire is currently burning in the protected area surrounding the d...
Hostage situation at German bank, massive police presence
Hostage situation at bank in Germany
A hostage situation is unfolding at a bank in Sinzig, Germany, where multiple perpetrators are reportedly holding several people hostage, including a cash transport employee. Local police have cordone...