World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
American rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino
American rapper Offset was shot on Monday near a casino in Hollywood, Florida. A spokesperson for the artist confirmed the incident and stated that he is currently in stable condition.
ATM blast at Amsteldijk hotel, bomb squad on site
An ATM bombing occurred at a hotel on the Amsteldijk in Amsterdam South around 5:00 AM. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) and forensic investigators are currently examining the scene, whic...
Lam consolidates power in Vietnam as party leader and president
To Lam has consolidated his political power in Vietnam after being elected president by the National Assembly on Tuesday. Already serving as the leader of the Communist Party, Lam now holds the top tw...
Camping even more popular due to global unrest: High season already heavily booked
Camping is becoming increasingly popular in the Netherlands, leading to a rise in caravan sales and campsites being fully booked well in advance of the high season. Industry experts attribute this tre...
Australian soldier arrested on suspicion of war crimes
Highly decorated Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested at Sydney Airport on suspicion of war crimes. The 47-year-old former soldier is suspected of involvement in the murder of fi...
Paris, Lyon, Amsterdam: is the battle for the car-free city over?
Contact with Artemis II mission restored after passing behind the moon
NASA has restored communication with the four Artemis II astronauts after a planned 40-minute signal loss while the spacecraft passed behind the moon. This expected blackout occurred as the mission su...
Trump again threatens attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure
US President Donald Trump has reiterated threats to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if a deal is not reached by the Tuesday deadline. These statements echo...
Artemis II astronauts to break record for farthest spaceflight
The Artemis II mission astronauts have broken the record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled into space. Reaching this milestone allows the crew to view parts of the moon that have nev...
Empty hand grenade found in home on Nassaukade in Amsterdam-West
Nassaukade resident finds explosive in house: 'not an Easter egg, but a hand grenade'
A resident clearing a house on the Nassaukade in Amsterdam discovered a hand grenade on Easter Monday, prompting an emergency response from police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service. The obje...
Nearly 1,500 killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks
Israeli attacks in Lebanon during March and April have resulted in approximately 1,500 deaths and over 4,600 injuries, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Among those killed were 57 medical ...
Trump says pilots shot down in Iran are doing well
President Donald Trump stated that two crew members are recovering well after their fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday. Although both individuals sustained injuries during the incident, the...
Bucharest judge lifts preventive measures against Andrew Tate
A court in Bucharest has lifted all restrictive measures against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan as they await trial in Romania for human trafficking and organized crime. The brothers, known for t...
Trump: Iran ceasefire proposal not good enough
U.S. President Donald Trump has evaluated a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire regarding the conflict with Iran. Although he described the proposal as a very important step, he stated that it is not yet ...
Wolf that bit woman in face released again in Germany
A wolf that seriously injured a woman in Hamburg, Germany, has been released back into the wild after being captured by authorities. Environment Minister Katharina Fegebank stated that releasing the a...
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal
Iran has rejected a United States proposal for a ceasefire, according to reports from the Iranian news agency IRNA. In its response shared with Pakistan, Iran emphasized the requirement for a permanen...
Costa warns Trump against attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure
EU Council President António Costa warned U.S. President Donald Trump that targeting civilian infrastructure during conflict is illegal under international law. The warning follows Trump's threat to ...
London festival that booked Ye loses another sponsor
The London-based Wireless Festival has lost beverage supplier Diageo as a sponsor, following a similar withdrawal by Pepsi. These departures occur after the festival announced rapper Ye as a headliner...
Giethoorn feels impact of war: Asian tourists stay away, businesses hope for Europeans
Giethoorn is experiencing a decrease in tourists from Asia and the Middle East this Easter weekend due to the impact of the war. Local business owners are hoping that an increase in European visitors ...
Israel claims attack on Iranian South Pars installations
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a significant military strike on Iran's South Pars gas and petrochemical facilities near Asaluyeh. The attack targeted what is described as Iran's most v...
Five arrested after discovery of cannabis farm in Waalwijk
Police arrested five people on Monday afternoon following the discovery of an illegal cannabis nursery in a building in Waalwijk. The suspects were present at the scene during the raid, though details...
Iran rejects ceasefire without guarantees, ministry says
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the prospect of a temporary ceasefire without clear guarantees, according to the state-run Tasnim news agency. A spokesperson stated that such a truce w...
Two bike fires in Heemskerk and Beverwijk over Easter weekend
Two bicycle fires were reported in the towns of Heemskerk and Beverwijk over the Easter weekend. The incidents occurred during the night of Saturday to Sunday and on Sunday evening.
Gas expensive, flight tickets expensive, holiday homes expensive... where to go on vacation?
Dutch recreation entrepreneurs and travel organizations are facing significant uncertainty due to rising fuel costs and increased taxes on vacation homes. Geopolitical instability in the Middle East a...
Explosion at business premises in Nieuw-West, police search for suspect
Car stolen after home burglary on Ceintuurbaan, suspect arrested after chase in Oud-West
Tickets for Southeast Asia's largest budget airline significantly more expensive due to Iran war
AirAsia X, Southeast Asia's largest budget airline, is raising ticket prices by 40% and eliminating unprofitable routes to mitigate the financial impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The Malaysi...
Ministry: Iran to respond later to proposed peace plan
Iran has prepared its response to a peace plan proposed by mediating parties for the United States. A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the response will be made public at a la...
Explosion at business premises in Slotervaart, apartments evacuated
An explosive device detonated at a business premises on Henri Dunantstraat in Amsterdam's Slotervaart neighborhood late last night, causing a small fire but no injuries. Residents of the apartments ab...