World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Australians smoking more despite rising cigarette prices
Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the ...
Red-faced Netherlands board plane after defeat to Algeria in World Cup 2026 send-off match
The Dutch national football team suffered a 0-1 defeat against Algeria in their final farewell match before the 2026 World Cup. Ronald Koeman's side struggled to capitalize on early chances and notabl...
Official negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession can proceed
Official negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova to join the European Union can proceed after Hungary withdrew its veto. Cyprus, as the current EU chair, announced that preparations for the first negotia...
Netherlands to resume sending asylum seekers back to Italy once migration pact takes effect
Starting June 12, the Netherlands will resume transferring asylum seekers back to Italy under the new EU Migration Pact. This policy applies to individuals who first entered Europe via Italy before ap...
YouTube overtakes Netflix in average daily watch time worldwide
YouTube has surpassed Netflix in average daily viewing time worldwide, according to industry analysts. This shift is largely attributed to more users watching YouTube on television screens, creating a...
Cabinet approves nearly 400 million euros extra for emergency and development aid
The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement to allocate an additional 328 million euros for emergency and development aid this year. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma brokered the deal with the GroenLinks-PvdA...
Hungary and Ukraine reach agreement on diaspora rights
Hungary and Ukraine have reached an agreement regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine following weeks of negotiations. Hungarian leader Péter Magyar praised the outcome of the deal ...
Cabinet reaches agreement with GL-PvdA on extra aid funding
The Dutch government has reached an agreement with the GroenLinks-PvdA opposition to allocate an additional 328 million euros to the development aid budget this year. This deal ensures the budget has ...
Man sets cars on fire in Haarlem and Enkhuizen, police seek this suspect
Police are searching for a suspect linked to car arson attacks in both Haarlem and Enkhuizen. Surveillance footage captured a tall, slim man targeting vehicles on Bergvennen in Haarlem and Asterweg in...
Beverwijk woman gets lower sentence for shining laser at police helicopter in attempt to contact aliens
A 55-year-old woman from Beverwijk received a reduced sentence on appeal for shining a laser pointer at a police helicopter. She claimed her actions were an attempt to establish contact with extraterr...
Standing on its own feet is a necessity for Europe, but it costs a lot of money
Europe aims to reduce its technological dependency on the United States and China to mitigate vulnerability to external political shifts. Although establishing autonomy is viewed as a strategic necess...
Video unmasks attackers who broke man's jaw on King's Day as he defended his girlfriend
Two men have been identified following a violent assault on King's Day in Amsterdam that left a victim with a broken jaw. The suspects, a 27-year-old from Amsterdam and a 25-year-old from Uitgeest, we...
Suspects in King's Day assault identified; victim's jaw broken in three places
Six weeks in prison for Ajax fans who threw stones and bottles at police in Volendam
Two Ajax supporters were sentenced to six weeks in prison, with four weeks suspended, for attacking police officers with stones and bottles following a match in Volendam. The court also ordered the me...
Fewer passengers at European airports for the first time since COVID crisis
Passenger numbers at European airports fell by 0.7 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month the previous year. This decline marks the first drop in passenger traffic recorded since the end of ...
Two arrested after synthetic drug lab bust in De Pijp
Housing market faces standstill without intervention
Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represe...
KNRM rushes to drifting shrimp cutter IJM 33, rewarded with bags of shrimp: 'Didn't want a second Black Jack on the beach'
The KNRM successfully prevented the shrimp cutter IJM 33 from running aground after a fishing net became stuck in its propeller on Tuesday night. The rescue team acted with urgency to avoid a repeat o...
Dam Square closed on June 9 and 17 for state visits
Dam Square and surrounding streets in Amsterdam will be temporarily closed on June 9 and 17 to accommodate state visits by the President of Germany and the Emperor of Japan. These measures are necessa...
New European tech package: more data centers and less dependence on Big Tech
The European Commission has introduced a new package of technology regulations aimed at reducing the continent's dependence on American big tech companies. The initiative focuses on promoting homegrow...
Economists expect petrol to reach 2.82 euros per liter and energy bills to rise by 40 euros per month
Economists predict that gasoline prices could rise to 2.82 euros per liter this summer due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Furthermore, new energy contracts are expected to increase...
US threatens new import tariffs on EU and dozens of other economies
The United States is threatening to impose new import tariffs on products from sixty economies, including the European Union, Canada, and China. The U.S. claims these regions are not doing enough to p...
Greenpeace allowed to challenge multi-million dollar US fine in the Netherlands
The Amsterdam District Court has ruled that it is competent to hear a legal challenge by Greenpeace against a US court order to pay nearly 300 million euros in damages to Energy Transfer. This decisio...
Son of columnist Yesim Candan attacked with chain lock after football column in Het Parool
The son of columnist Yesim Candan was attacked and injured with a chain lock in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening. Candan believes the assault is linked to a critical column she recently wrote about the mu...
‘Divine Comedy’ is a biting indictment of the Iranian film industry, even its light tone is a middle finger
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Global economic growth slows this year and remains under pressure
The OECD reported on Wednesday that global economic growth is facing increasing pressure due to the conflict in the Middle East. This downward trend suggests that worldwide economic expansion will be ...
Police search for minor boy allegedly assaulted by man with stick on Diemen bike path
Rutte and NATO countries hold first NATO-Ukraine Council in Kyiv
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and ambassadors from all 32 member states are visiting Kyiv on Wednesday. The group is convening the first meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss ongoing coop...
2026 World Cup: View the full schedule, Dutch national team in action for the first time in 11 days
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in 11 days, hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The tournament schedule has been released, highlighting the Dutch national team's pursuit of ...