World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump: US will help with traffic flow in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States will assist with traffic management in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made around midnight local time.
US oil price falls after US-Iran truce
The price of American oil has dropped by approximately 17 percent following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This significant decline reflects the ...
Netanyahu: Truce between Iran and US does not include Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for a two-week period. However, Netanyahu clarified that this...
Witness who pointed to Taghi family in Peter R. de Vries murder recants: ‘I testified under heavy pressure’
Ismaïl M., a witness who previously identified a nephew of Ridouan Taghi as the mastermind behind Peter R. de Vries's murder, has retracted his statement. He claims the initial testimony was given un...
Pakistan: Iran-US ceasefire effective immediately
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a temporary ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and their allies has gone into effect immediately. The truce is reported to be global in s...
Israel agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran
Israel has reportedly agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, according to reports from Israeli state broadcaster Kan and CNN. The information was disclosed by a high-ranking White House official.
Some US Democrats call for Trump's removal via 25th Amendment
Several U.S. Democratic members of Congress are calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office. The lawmakers cited Trump's recent threats against Iran a...
Pakistan mediator asks Iran and US for ceasefire
Pakistan has requested a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran to facilitate negotiations. The mediator asked Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and urged President Trump to extend the ...
UN investigation: Peacekeepers in Lebanon killed by both Israel and Hezbollah
A UN investigation concluded that three peacekeepers killed in Lebanon last month were victims of separate attacks by Israel and Hezbollah. One incident was caused by a Hezbollah explosive, while the ...
Ajax goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens (19) suffers serious injury
19-year-old Ajax goalkeeper Joeri Heerkens sustained a serious injury during a Jong Ajax match against Vitesse on Monday. The young player was forced to leave the field during the game, though the spe...
British decision to ban Ye has no impact (yet) on Arnhem shows
The Dutch government is monitoring the UK's decision to ban rapper Ye as he prepares for a summer performance at the GelreDome in Arnhem. While the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science condemned...
Police: Middelburg plane crash likely intentional
Police believe the pilot of a small sports plane that crashed near Middelburg did so intentionally. The pilot was killed in the crash.
UN: Carrying out Trump's threat violates international law
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned that former US President Donald Trump's threat to let "an entire civilization" die would constitute a violation of international law. Türk emphasized that su...
Netanyahu: Israel attacked Iranian bridges and railways
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel targeted bridges and railways in Iran on Tuesday. These locations were reportedly utilized by the Iranian regime for the transportation ...
Pro-Iranian militia in Iraq releases American journalist
Pro-Iranian militia Kataib Hezbollah has released American journalist Shelly Kittleson after she was kidnapped in Baghdad last week. The militia has demanded that Kittleson, who writes for the BBC and...
China blocks UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
China has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution, which was drafted by Bahrain, failed to pass as a result of the Chinese block.
WSJ: Iran cuts direct communication with US after Trump threat
Iran has reportedly severed direct communication with the United States following a threat from President Donald Trump to destroy the country if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday. Despite the hal...
Media: Iranians form human chain around potential targets
Iranians have formed human chains around bridges and power plants to protest potential military attacks by the United States and Israel. This demonstration follows threats made by U.S. President Donal...
Jetten hopes for US restraint after threat against Iran
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called for restraint from the United States following President Donald Trump's threats regarding the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Jetten criticized the President's rh...
Community service for Velsen man after domestic violence. Judge: 'You just have to keep your hands off women'
A 41-year-old man from Velsen was sentenced by a court in Haarlem to 60 hours of community service for assaulting and threatening his partner in Beverwijk. Half of the sentence is suspended, and the j...
Macron: French citizens held in Iran are on their way home
Two French citizens have been released from an Iranian prison after more than three years as part of a prisoner exchange. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed their return, while Iranian state media re...
NASA releases historic Artemis II 'earthset' photo
NASA has released a historic "earthset" photograph captured during the Artemis II mission from the far side of the moon. The image, taken on Monday, depicts the Earth disappearing behind the lunar hor...
Netherlands to receive fifth Patriot air defense battery
The Netherlands is set to receive a fifth Patriot air defense battery, having been granted priority despite high global demand and typical waiting periods of eight years. This acquisition will strengt...
Lawyer in swimming pool intern sex case: no evidence of rape
The lawyer for a 21-year-old swimming pool intern accused of abusing 14 children argued during a court hearing in Zutphen that there is no evidence of sexual penetration. Despite the defense's claims,...
Germany aims to lower food prices to boost purchasing power: should the Netherlands follow suit?
The Dutch government is exploring options to support purchasing power, such as a potential VAT reduction on food, amidst rising prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Reporter Peet Vogels e...
Man injured in Amsterdam stabbing
A man was injured in a stabbing incident at Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon and transported to the hospital. Police are currently investigating the circumstances and searc...
Kamernet scammer gets community service and avoids jail for getting his life back on track
Controversial rapper Ye banned from UK for performances
The British government has denied American rapper Ye entry into the United Kingdom, preventing him from headlining the Wireless Festival in London this summer. The move follows significant criticism o...
UK denies Ye entry
The British government has denied rapper Kanye West, known as Ye, entry into the United Kingdom this summer. This decision follows controversy surrounding his planned headlining performance at the Wir...
Trump warns Iran: entire civilization will die
US President Donald Trump has issued a severe warning to Iran on Truth Social, claiming that a whole civilization could be destroyed tonight. These comments mark an escalation in pressure as the presi...