World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump sees no strong negotiating position for Iran
US President Donald Trump believes Iran holds a weak negotiating position in upcoming talks to end the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The negotiations seek to finalize an agreement followi...
Persian Gulf oil blockade sends Amsterdam gasoline as far as Australia
Psychiatric treatment for man who hit coffeeshop worker 18 times with bicycle kickstand
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for attacking two coffeeshop employees on Amsterdam's Kloveniersburgwal with a bicycle kickstand. The court ruled the inci...
Iranian parliament speaker wants ceasefire in Lebanon first
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon must be established before Iran will enter negotiations with the United States. Additionally, Ghalibaf demande...
Driver in Peter R. de Vries murder stabbed in prison
Kamil E., the convicted driver in the murder of journalist Peter R. de Vries, was injured during a stabbing incident at a prison in Roermond. His lawyer confirmed the attack following reports by the D...
Two injured after collision between motorcycle and fatbike in Southeast
Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between a motorcycle and a fatbike on the Karspeldreef in Amsterdam-Zuidoost around 6:00 PM. Emergency services, including a tr...
Will there be a referendum on a boycott of Israel? Parties look ahead
The Amsterdam city council is debating whether to hold a referendum on boycotting Israel, despite an independent committee's advice that foreign policy falls outside municipal jurisdiction. While part...
Eye(s) Open exhibition exposes colonial camera as instrument of power
What hysteria over a night at the White House, says Jan-Kees Emmer: 'It serves the national interest'
The Dutch royal couple and Prime Minister Jetten are facing criticism for their diplomatic visit to the United States to meet President Donald Trump. Much of the controversy focuses on the royal coupl...
Many killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
On Friday, Israeli attacks on the Lebanese town of Nabatieh and surrounding areas resulted in approximately twenty deaths, including eight civilians. A strike on a government building killed thirteen ...
Richard Kemper horrified by ‘target of five’ diet: ‘It’s like eating as if you’re already on chemo’
Richard Kemper expressed strong disapproval of specific dietary guidelines, comparing the suggested food to a diet for chemotherapy patients. Additionally, residents in Bloemendaal welcomed news of a ...
Man suspected of killing his wife in Amsterdam-Zuid detained for two more weeks
Why Rob Jetten is heading to Trump with sweaty palms after all
Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander are set to visit President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. amid escalating U.S. rhetoric regarding Iran. The diplomatic mission coincides with an up...
Amsterdam man Denzel M. (28) convicted again for firearm possession, receives lenient sentence after heavy demand
Convicted sex offender finished treatment, prosecutors seek extension of psychiatric detention
The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a one-year extension of mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) for a 63-year-old sex offender from Haarlem. Although the man has reached his treatment ceiling,...
American censorship hits the Netherlands: researcher forced to scrap diversity chapter. ‘It was a devilish dilemma’
Leiden-based researcher Jan Melissen was forced to remove a chapter on diversity from his book due to political pressure and censorship originating from the United States. This incident reflects how A...
Prosecutors suspect arrested partner of murdering Amsterdam ABN Amro employee (40)
A 39-year-old man is suspected of murdering his partner, an ABN Amro employee whose body was found in their Amsterdam home two weeks ago. While the suspect remains in custody, the victim's family is s...
Hoofddorp suspect claims to be infiltrator in violent online group. Court keeps him in custody: 'You are doing very strange things'
A 23-year-old man from Hoofddorp remains in custody after claiming he was infiltrating the extremist online community 'The Com' to gather evidence for the police. The court rejected his defense, descr...
19-year prison sentence for fraud at Russian military theme park
Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for corruption and fraud. The charges involve embezzlement during the construction of a military theme park ...
Berendsen calls Pakistan over Lebanon ceasefire violation
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen spoke with his Pakistani counterpart to express concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon. Pakistan served as a mediator in the agreement between Iran and the U...
Vance heads to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran aimed at establishing a definitive end to the war. The discussions are scheduled to begin this Saturday, with Vance exp...
De Achterklap Podcast | Royal stay under fire and is Yvonne really happy?
A legal ruling requires media company Talpa to pay Yvonne Coldeweijer, though she is now restricted from sharing further gossip content. Meanwhile, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are set to s...
Olga and Paul run 56 kilometers from ocean to ocean for Run4Schools: 'The first time we took part, Paul proposed at the finish line'
Olga van Leeuwarden and Paul den Boer are participating in the 56-kilometer Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town to raise funds for the Run4Schools charity. This marks the third time the couple has compet...
Yeşilgöz: Jetten's visit to Trump awkward but valuable
Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz acknowledged that Prime Minister Rob Jetten's visit to U.S. President Donald Trump is "uncomfortable" but remains valuable. The visit occurs amid heightened inte...
Another Dutch navy ship sets sail with broken gun; HNLMS De Ruyter to Southeast Asia for five months
The Dutch frigate Zr. Ms. De Ruyter is departing for a five-month mission to the Indo-Pacific region despite having a non-functional main cannon. This is the second time recently that a Dutch naval ve...
Irish fuel protests cause dozens of pumps to run dry
Protests against rising fuel prices in Ireland have entered their fourth day, with demonstrators blocking key fuel depots and a major refinery. These actions have led to fuel shortages at approximatel...
Finland tries to calm concerns over allowing nuclear weapons
The Finnish government is seeking to address concerns regarding the potential lifting of a ban on stationing nuclear weapons on its territory. Officials plan to formally declare that such weapons rema...
Victims lured, assaulted and filmed at apartment building in Zuidoost, 16-year-old boy arrested
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a series of violent incidents at a flat in Amsterdam Zuidoost where victims were lured, assaulted, and filmed. The attacks took place in the bicy...
Israel denies Spain access to Gaza coordination center
Israel has barred Spain from the civil-military coordination center responsible for implementing the U.S. peace plan in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar justified the decision by s...
Cello lost in the war returns to Amsterdam: musician commemorated on May 4 at the Concertgebouw
The cello belonging to Pál Hermann, a Jewish musician murdered during World War II, has been recovered and returned to Amsterdam after being missing for many years. The instrument will be played at t...