World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Spain to receive cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands
Spain has agreed to receive the Dutch cruise ship Hondius in the Canary Islands for humanitarian reasons and in accordance with international law. The decision was announced by the Spanish Ministry of...
Russian attacks cause fatalities in Ukraine
Russian attacks in several Ukrainian cities have resulted in numerous fatalities, including at least 12 deaths in Zaporizja and five in Kramatorsk. President Zelensky and regional governors confirmed ...
Iran denies attacks on UAE
Iran has denied involvement in recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates. However, the Iranian military warned of a destructive response should the Gulf state take any actions against Iran.
Oceanwide expects evacuation of three from Hondius on Wednesday
Cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions expects to evacuate three individuals from the ship Hondius on Wednesday. The group consists of two ill crew members and a person related to a German passenger who...
Russian scientists sentenced for high treason
Russian physicists Valery Zvegintsev and Vladislav Galkin have been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for high treason. The researchers were convicted for their work on scientific studies that contrib...
Heemskerk man sentenced to prison for rape after previous acquittal
A 27-year-old man from Heemskerk has been sentenced to three years in prison for the 2021 rape of a woman following an appeal. This ruling overturns a previous acquittal from two years ago after the P...
British PM wants to help compatriots on the Hondius
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for British citizens stranded on the Dutch cruise ship Hondius. He confirmed that the government is working with international partners to...
Lawyer: Nobel laureate Mohammadi 'between life and death'
Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is reportedly in critical condition after being hospitalized for five days with a heart ailment. Her supporters state she is currently fi...
Flotilla activists detained longer in Israel
An Israeli court has extended the detention of Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila after they were intercepted on boats bound for the Gaza Strip. The extension provide...
WHO: Sickest patients to the Netherlands for treatment
The World Health Organization is coordinating the evacuation of two seriously ill patients from the Dutch cruise ship Hondius to the Netherlands for medical treatment. The patients, who were affected ...
Zelensky also offers Bahrain drone deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered Bahrain a drone deal during a visit to the Gulf state. Zelensky reported having a productive conversation with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss f...
Wageningen45: soldiers from 25 countries march in Freedom Parade
On Tuesday afternoon, a large crowd gathered in Wageningen for the annual Freedom Parade featuring WWII veterans and soldiers from 25 different countries. Organized by Wageningen45, the event saw spec...
US: Strait of Hormuz calmer again
The United States reports that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have stabilized following Monday's shelling, with General Dan Caine describing the current situation as calmer. The U.S. military expect...
Tour boat passengers rescue driver from car in water
Passengers on a canal boat rescued a driver after their car plunged into the Herengracht canal in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. The driver managed to escape the vehicle unharmed before being pulled ...
Medical experts to inspect cruise ship
A team of epidemiologists will inspect the cruise ship Hondius on Tuesday afternoon to help determine future routes and repatriation procedures. The Spanish Ministry of Health, in coordination with th...
Driver and passenger end up in Herengracht canal after car plunges into water
Heavy smoke from fire in former HvA building near Amstel Station
A fire broke out on the first floor of the vacant Leeuwenburg building near Amsterdam's Amstel Station on Monday afternoon. Although the fire was small and quickly extinguished with no injuries report...
Romanian parliament votes out government in no-confidence motion
The Romanian parliament has ousted the government following a successful no-confidence motion led by the social-democratic PSD and the radical-right AUR. The motion was prompted by the PSD's withdrawa...
Starmer warns Iran after Jewish community incidents
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a warning to Iran and other nations against inciting violence or hatred within the UK's Jewish community. He emphasized that such actions would not be to...
Sweden launches new foreign intelligence service
Sweden is establishing a new intelligence agency named the Swedish Foreign Intelligence Service (UND) to focus on foreign issues. This new organization will be dedicated to gathering and analyzing inf...
Ukraine reports attack on Russian industry with own missiles
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine successfully struck industrial targets deep within Russia using its domestically produced 'Flamingo' cruise missiles. The missiles reportedly travel...
Ecumenical Ascension Day celebration in Wijk aan Zee supports children with speech impairments in Ukraine
An ecumenical tent service will be held on the Dorpsweide in Wijk aan Zee on Thursday, May 14, to celebrate Ascension Day. Participating leaders from local churches and the Salvation Army are organizi...
Increased police surveillance at Brouwersvaart after fires
Police have increased patrols along the Brouwersvaart after four arson incidents occurred in the area in a short period. The heightened surveillance aims to prevent further fires and improve safety fo...
Another fire incident in London, now at former synagogue
British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack at a former synagogue in London. This incident follows a series of similar attacks and attempted arsons targeting Jewish residents in...
Splinter Chabot focuses on hope in May 5 lecture despite societal coarsening
Writer Splinter Chabot delivered the annual May 5th lecture in Utrecht, questioning the state of freedom amidst increasing societal polarization and rising antisemitism. He highlighted the tension bet...
Resident of home shot at twice in Zuidoost moves after deal with Eigen Haard
WHO: Virus may have spread on board ship
The World Health Organization is investigating whether hantavirus spread among passengers on the Dutch vessel Hondius, potentially causing the deaths of a Dutch couple. While the investigation is ongo...
Work by Russian artist denied entry to the Netherlands on display at De Balie
Zelensky: more medium-range strikes, drones and robots
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has doubled its medium-range attacks on Russia over the past month and intends to further increase these operations. Additionally, the cou...
Underage scooter rider arrested on stolen vehicle in Velsen-Zuid
A minor scooter rider was arrested by police on Tuesday morning in Velsen-Zuid for operating a stolen vehicle. The arrest took place at the intersection of Parkweg and Minister van Houtenlaan accordin...