World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Death toll rises in Chinese fireworks factory explosion
The death toll from a firework factory explosion in China's Hunan province has risen to 37, marking the country's deadliest such incident since 2019. Rescue operations have concluded with one person s...
Ministry silent on return of those on board Hondius
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently developing a plan for the return of Dutch passengers aboard the cruise ship Hondius. Officials stated that details will be shared with the involved p...
Haarlem KLM flight attendant escapes with a scare, tests negative for hantavirus
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem has tested negative for hantavirus after potential exposure to a Dutch woman who died from the virus in South Africa. The attendant was one of five people identifie...
KLM flight attendant tests negative for hantavirus
A KLM stewardess from Haarlem has tested negative for the hantavirus, according to the World Health Organization. She had been tested after being in contact with a Dutch woman in Johannesburg who pass...
Hantavirus confirmed in two Britons
Two British citizens have been confirmed with hantavirus infections, with a third suspected case reported on the island of Tristan da Cunha. British authorities are coordinating with international age...
Amsterdam man (37) arrested in Belgium for broad daylight shooting on Admiraal de Ruijterweg
Toyota expects lower profit due to Middle East unrest
Toyota expects its profit for the current fiscal year to decrease by 20% due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs. The Japanese automaker cited the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the p...
Amsterdam man arrested in Belgium for Admiraal de Ruijterweg shooting
A 37-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in Belgium for a shooting on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg in Amsterdam-West that occurred on April 24. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was injured durin...
Iranian visual artist Tina tries to take root in Sexbierum
Hikers missing after Indonesia volcano eruption
Twenty hikers are missing following the eruption of the Dukono volcano on the Indonesian island of Halmahera. The volcano sent a smoke plume 10 kilometers into the air, and officials have not yet repo...
Zelensky: Russia makes no attempt to cease fire despite ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the Russian military has continued its attacks despite a temporary ceasefire agreement. He stated that these ongoing actions demonstrate a total la...
No evidence on GVB tapes to prosecute Maccabi fans: "Can hardly believe it"
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced that recovered GVB surveillance tapes provide no evidence to prosecute Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for the alleged assault of a woman at an Amsterdam metr...
UK Local Elections: Reform UK Gains, Labour Loses
The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is projected to face significant losses in the UK local elections held on Thursday. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's anti-immigration party, Reform UK, i...
Toos & Henk - May 8
Cartoonist Paul Kusters shares his unique perspective on current affairs through the 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoons are published daily from Monday to Saturday.
Trump reports complete destruction of Iranian attackers
U.S. President Donald Trump reported on Truth Social that three American destroyers successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz while under fire. He claimed that the Iranian attackers were completely ...
VU disconnects systems after hack, potential impact on education
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has disconnected its systems from the Canvas educational software following a cyberattack by the hacker group ShinyHunters. The hack targeted several Dutch universities on...
Ali Chahrour created When I Saw The Sea in war-torn Lebanon: ‘We tried to survive through this performance, it was all we had’
Minister: US threats could lead to bloodbath in Cuba
Cuba's Foreign Minister warned ABC News that threats from the United States could potentially lead to a bloodbath in the country. The statement underscores the heightened tensions currently existing b...
Argentina: source of hantavirus infection not yet confirmed
The Argentine Ministry of Health announced on Thursday evening that the source of a hantavirus infection has not yet been confirmed. Authorities are currently unable to pinpoint the exact origin of th...
US court: Trump's import tariffs illegal
A U.S. trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump's 10 percent import tariffs on the majority of goods entering the country are illegal. The decision issued on Thursday marks a significant lega...
Jetten after attack on D66 office: We will not be silenced
Rob Jetten has condemned a firework bomb attack on the D66 party office, describing the incident as a cowardly act of intimidation. He emphasized that the party will not be silenced by such attempts a...
Iranian state media report explosions near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media reported explosions on an island in the Strait of Hormuz and over the coastal city of Bandar Abbas. Air defense systems were reportedly activated to shoot down several drones in th...
Explosion at D66 party office in The Hague, no injuries
An explosion occurred at the D66 political party office in The Hague on Thursday evening, causing damage to the building but resulting in no injuries. The incident took place shortly after 9:00 PM on ...
Trump gives EU until July 4 for trade deal, threatens tariffs
US President Donald Trump has issued a deadline of July 4 for the European Union to implement a trade deal with the United States. He threatened to increase import tariffs on the trade bloc if the agr...
Harrods compensates dozens after abuse by businessman Al Fayed
British department store Harrods has compensated more than 75 victims following sexual abuse allegations against its late owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. The individuals received full compensation after fili...
Crime reporters on hostage-taking and threats against 16-year-old boy: ‘It makes you sick’
Islands leader: Hondius will not dock, only drops anchor
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius will anchor off the coast of Tenerife instead of docking at the port, according to Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo. Passengers will be transported by boat to th...
Van catches fire on N201 near Schiphol-Rijk
A van caught fire while driving on the N201 highway near Schiphol-Rijk on Thursday evening. The driver successfully managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road before emergency services w...
Cruise line: proper procedure followed after first death
Cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions has stated that proper procedures were followed after the natural death of a 69-year-old Dutch passenger aboard the ship Hondius. The statement comes in response t...
Money back because all hotel pool sunbeds were occupied: is this the end of towel reserving?
A German court has ruled that a family is entitled to financial compensation because they were unable to use hotel sunbeds that were perpetually occupied by other guests' towels. This decision could p...