World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tanker convoy spotted passing through Strait of Hormuz
A convoy of tankers carrying oil, gas, and petrochemical products has been observed traveling through the Strait of Hormuz toward the Indian Ocean. According to data from MarineTraffic, the vessels ar...
Haarlem cheerleader Sascha (29) goes all out one last time in America: 'You're absolutely exhausted'
Sascha Mengerink, a 29-year-old cheerleader from Haarlem, is set to compete in the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando for the second and final time. This tournament marks the end of her profe...
One dead after accident at Droogbak railway bridge
A person died following a single-vehicle accident on Droogbak street in Amsterdam early Tuesday morning. Despite resuscitation efforts by emergency services and a trauma team, the victim passed away a...
US allows temporary Russian oil sales at sea again
The Trump administration has extended an exemption allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil that is already at sea. This decision reverses a previous announcement that the waiver would ex...
Trump: Iran truce could end without a deal before Wednesday
US President Donald Trump has stated that the current ceasefire with Iran could end by Wednesday if a long-term peace agreement is not reached. While the ceasefire may be terminated, Trump emphasized ...
Fire on balcony of apartment complex in Hoofddorp
A fire broke out on the balcony of an apartment complex on Manenburgdreef in Hoofddorp early Saturday morning at approximately 6:20 AM. This incident marks another fire occurrence at this specific res...
Another explosion at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp
An explosion occurred at a Turkish foundation on Jan van Gentstraat in Badhoevedorp on Friday night, marking the second such incident in four days. The building had previously been targeted by another...
One dead and several injured after 'loud bang' under bridge in Germany
One person was killed and several others were seriously injured following a loud explosion under a pedestrian bridge in Völklingen, Germany. Emergency services were alerted shortly after midnight on ...
Iran Parliament: Strait of Hormuz to close if US blockade continues
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, announced that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz if the United States continues its blockade of the country's ports. This statement follows repo...
UNICEF: Israel killed two water truck drivers in Gaza
UNICEF expressed outrage after an Israeli attack killed two truck drivers delivering clean water to families at the Mansoura water point in northern Gaza on Friday morning. The incident, which also le...
Woman found dead in Indische Buurt home, area cordoned off
Police discovered the body of an unidentified woman in a residence on Madurastraat in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt on Monday evening. Forensic investigators are currently on-site to determine the cause ...
Belgian minehunter to Middle East, potential Hormuz role
Belgium is deploying a naval minehunter to the Middle East to position it closer to the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel may participate in an international effort to clear mines and restore safe passage ...
Trump: Iran already agreed to suspend nuclear activities
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely. Negotiations to finalize a deal are expected to resume this weekend, with Trump indicating that ...
Aoun calls for strengthening Lebanon ceasefire despite violations
Lebanese Army Commander Joseph Aoun has emphasized that strengthening the ceasefire with Israel remains his top priority despite reports of continued attacks. He described the truce as a vital opportu...
Scooter rider injured after collision with car in Osdorp
A scooter rider was hospitalized with head injuries following a collision with a car on the Ookmeerweg in Osdorp, Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident, including unconfirmed reports that a...
Pub owners happy they can broadcast all World Cup matches at night
Pub owners in Amsterdam are celebrating a decision by the municipality to allow bars to stay open late into the night to broadcast World Cup matches. Because the tournament is hosted in North America,...
Man sentenced to 8 months for stealing designer bags from home in Nieuw-West
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months in prison for a burglary in Amsterdam's Nieuw-West district, where he stole luxury designer bags and jewelry. Forensic evidence, including DNA and ...
Jetten: pace of preparations for Hormuz mission must increase
Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated during a press conference that preparations for the mission in the Strait of Hormuz must be accelerated. This would allow the coalition of nearly fifty countries to be...
Metal and chemical companies find it harder to pass on energy costs
Companies in the chemical and metal sectors are struggling to pass on increased energy costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East to their customers. This situation is leading to financial d...
Rapper Ye's Poland concert cancelled after UK and France cancellations
Rapper Ye's concert scheduled for mid-June in Poland has been canceled, according to management at the Slaski stadium. This follows previous cancellations in France and the United Kingdom, the latter ...
Beverwijk raid book to be translated into German
The historical book 'Oorlog voorbij het Graf,' which details the WWII-era raid in Beverwijk, is being translated into German for publication. The announcement was made by the chairperson of the Zösch...
Going out with Amalia is wilder than with a minister
The Dutch cabinet is preparing measures to mitigate the economic impact of the conflict in Iran while facing internal political challenges in The Hague. The PVV is reportedly threatening to block its ...
Starmer: Dozen countries say they will contribute to Hormuz mission
France and the United Kingdom have announced that twelve countries have pledged support for a multinational mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The two nations will lead the operation...
Guterres at Peace Palace: international law under pressure
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that international law is under pressure during an event celebrating the 80th anniversary of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The ceremony...
Pope's Mass in Cameroon draws 120,000 faithful
Pope Leo led a mass in Cameroon attended by approximately 120,000 people, marking the largest gathering of his current tour of Africa. The Vatican confirmed the record turnout as the Pope continues hi...
Broadcast journalist uncovers secret location of navy ship with a simple tracker
A journalist from Omroep Gelderland successfully tracked the secret location of the Dutch naval frigate Zr.Ms. Evertsen in the Mediterranean Sea using an inexpensive Bluetooth tracker. While Defense M...
Trump pleased with Iran's announcement on opening Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed enthusiasm following Iran's announcement regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump shared his positive reaction in a post on his social media platf...
Oil prices fall 10 percent after Iran statement on opening Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have dropped by nearly 10 percent following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial shipping. The critical maritime passage had previously seen traffic sta...
Relative of Anne Frank creates YouTube series about her life: Important to keep telling the story
Leyb Elias, a relative of Anne Frank, has partnered with the Anne Frank House to launch an eight-part YouTube documentary series titled 'Anne Frank was here.' The series follows Elias to significant l...
Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping during the current ceasefire. The strategic waterway had previously been closed by Iran...