World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Raúl Castro appears on Cuban state television
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro appeared on state television on Friday at the age of 95. He was shown attending an event at the Ministry of the Interior that was broadcast to the public.
Brass knuckles, firearms, machetes: Amsterdam shopkeepers sound alarm over increasingly violent thieves
US: attacks carried out on Iranian radar installations
The United States military conducted strikes against Iranian radar installations on Friday following the launch of four attack drones toward the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command reported that th...
Trump: we are progressing very quickly with the war against Iran
US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with NBC News that progress is being made "very quickly" regarding the conflict with Iran. The full interview is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday.
Media: drones and warning shots near Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched multiple drones toward the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in at least four being shot down by U.S. aircraft. The incident was reported by CNN citing a U.S. official as the source of the inf...
Palestinian baby killed by Israeli army fire
A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents were wounded by Israeli army fire on Friday evening. The incident was reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by tram in Rotterdam
A pedestrian died on Friday night after being struck by a tram in Rotterdam. The accident occurred around 11:30 PM on the 1e Middellandstraat, according to local police.
Lebanon reports deaths after Israeli airstrike in the south
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that five people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Friday. The attack occurred in the southern part of the country amid ongoing milita...
European publishers sue Google over advertising practices, seeking over €640 million
A group of more than twenty European news publishers has filed a lawsuit against Google in an Amsterdam court, seeking over 640 million euros in damages. The publishers claim they suffered financial l...
Students find 1,800-year-old Roman villa under their school
Students at a high school in Rome discovered an 1,800-year-old Roman villa located beneath their school's gymnasium. An investigation into the site began after pupils reported finding rooms decorated ...
Sicilians protest Dua Lipa's wedding: 'Palermo is not for rent'
Residents of Sicily are protesting the three-day wedding of singer Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner in Palermo. Local dissatisfaction stems from the closure of parts of the city for the festivities an...
Eurovision Song Contest drew 35 million fewer viewers than last year
The Eurovision Song Contest saw a significant decline in viewership this year, attracting 131 million viewers compared to 166 million the previous year. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) reported ...
FIFA cancels free World Cup tickets and asks fans to pay after all
FIFA has invalidated World Cup tickets that were accidentally distributed for free to dozens of supporters due to a technical error. The organization is now requiring these fans to pay the full ticket...
Von der Leyen also open to flexible EU accession process
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for a more dynamic EU accession process for candidate countries. Speaking after the EU-Western Balkans summit, she emphasized t...
Ireland imposes entry ban on two Israeli ministers
Ireland has imposed an entry ban on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich due to their extremist views and role in the Gaza conflict. Prime Minister Micheál Martin previously indicat...
NASA astronauts shelter during ISS leak repair
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station were ordered to shelter in their spacecraft as a precautionary measure while the Russian crew worked to seal a growing leak in their module. The ...
Norwegian Crown Princess has pulmonary fibrosis: No cure, but early detection and lung protection help
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is preparing for a potential lung transplant as a last resort for her chronic pulmonary fibrosis. Lung specialist Wim Wuyts emphasizes that while the disease is in...
State visit at Dam Square? No, it’s Kinderbeestfeest (and a Thai delegation)
A police-escorted convoy at Dam Square in Amsterdam caused initial confusion on Wednesday, appearing to be a state visit but actually serving the Kinderbeestfeest charity event. Shortly after, a Thai ...
Woman (35) arrested for terrorism after returning from Syria
A 35-year-old woman from Geleen was arrested at Schiphol Airport on Wednesday upon her return from Syria. She is suspected of preparing and promoting terrorism for ISIS after traveling to the region i...
Another minor boy arrested for explosion at Zuidas office building
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for his suspected involvement in preparing a March explosion at the Atrium office building in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. This arrest is part of a broader investig...
Boy (16) arrested for planning explosion at Zuidas office
Prince Andrew rented out cottages on land where he lived for free
A report from the British National Audit Office revealed that Prince Andrew rented out three cottages on the Windsor estate for profit. This occurred while the prince paid only a symbolic rent for his...
People worldwide eat nearly six times as much chicken as in 1961
A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that global meat production has quadrupled over the past sixty years. On average, individuals worldwide now consume nearly six time...
Ruth Jacott at tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach
Singer Ruth Jacott will perform at the tenth anniversary of Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort at the end of July. The event is part of this year's World Pride Amsterdam program and is expected to attrac...
Ukraine confirms it lost control over sea drone
The Ukrainian Navy confirmed that a sea drone drifted into Romanian waters after losing its course in the Black Sea. The incident was reportedly caused by Russian electronic warfare interfering with t...
Lebanese politician: Hezbollah to withdraw if Israel does the same
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that Hezbollah is willing to withdraw from southern Lebanon if Israeli forces also leave the area simultaneously. As an ally and intermediary for Hezboll...
Merz says EU must show willingness for enlargement
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the European Union must demonstrate its capability and willingness to expand. He intends to discuss this objective at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Mont...
Protest against 'political silence' over Kanye West performance in the Netherlands
Protesters gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against the government's refusal to block an upcoming performance by Kanye West in the Netherlands. Despite the rapper's history of antise...
Emergency shelter for 100 to 120 asylum seekers at De Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang; COA again considers it a suitable location
The COA has identified the Tiltenberg in Vogelenzang as a suitable location for the emergency housing of 100 to 120 asylum seekers. This assessment follows an initial review shared by the municipality...
Jetten: full EU membership must remain the goal
Dutch politician Rob Jetten stated that full EU membership should remain the primary goal for candidate countries, speaking ahead of a summit with Western Balkan nations in Montenegro. He expressed op...