World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Over one million euros raised via Giro 5125 for aid to Venezuela
The Red Cross has raised over 1.1 million euros through giro 5125 to support victims of the recent earthquake in Venezuela. The fundraising campaign was launched last Friday by the organization.
Former Olympic canoeist charged with vandalism of Reflecting Pool
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been charged with property damage following allegations that he damaged the Reflecting Pool in Washington. The 67-year-old suspect has previously denied intenti...
COA closes emergency shelter in Apeldoorn after asbestos discovery
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) has temporarily closed an emergency shelter in Apeldoorn following the discovery of asbestos. The municipality of Apeldoorn confirmed the c...
UN aid truck attacked in Sudan
A United Nations truck transporting 50 tons of humanitarian aid was attacked by a drone in Sudan. The UN confirmed the incident, resulting in the total loss of the relief supplies.
Darlin C. gets 4 years in prison for home invasion in Amsterdam Southeast
British MAFS contestant arrested on suspicion of rape
A participant from the British version of the reality show Married at First Sight has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest, and the individual has since bee...
Trial of two potential Ebola treatments begins in Congo
The World Health Organization has launched a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to test two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
A look inside the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht: residents have received 50,000 cards since opening. 'I've only been to the supermarket three times'
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) invited local media to visit the emergency shelter in Loosdrecht to shed light on the daily lives of its residents. The facility has receiv...
Red Cross: many relief supplies destroyed in Russian attacks
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have destroyed a major Red Cross storage facility. The incident resulted in the loss of aid supplies valued at over 1.5 million euros.
Gary Glitter charged with sex offenses from four decades ago
British pop star Gary Glitter has been charged by the UK Public Prosecution Service with historical sexual offenses. The allegations include unlawful intercourse with a girl under thirteen and three c...
Deaths reported in Damascus explosion
A bomb explosion in the Syrian capital of Damascus has resulted in at least five deaths and sixteen injuries. Syrian authorities have confirmed the casualties following the attack.
Barcelona gives outdoor workers heat bracelets: stop immediately if alarm sounds
In Barcelona, outdoor workers are being provided with heat-sensitive wristbands to monitor their health. These devices vibrate to alert individuals when they are at risk of overheating, prompting them...
Hantavirus outbreak officially over according to WHO
The World Health Organization has officially declared the hantavirus outbreak over following the absence of new cases since late May. All quarantined individuals have completed their isolation period ...
Finally a decision on the nitrogen file. Not everyone is happy, but that is unavoidable
After years of political deadlock and protests, a majority in the Dutch parliament appears to be forming in support of a new nitrogen policy. While the decision is not yet finalized, the cabinet seems...
Aviation sector pleads with Brussels to delay new border control system
The European aviation sector is facing significant flight delays and disruptions due to the implementation of the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES). Industry representatives are urgently requesting ...
8-month suspended sentence for fatal collision with 30-year-old man on Oostelijke Handelskade
British Prime Minister apologizes to women forced to give up their children
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a formal apology to women who were coerced into giving up their children for adoption during the previous century. He described the historical practice a...
Google loses appeal against EU billion-euro fine at top court
The European Court of Justice has rejected Google's final appeal against a 4.13 billion euro fine imposed by the European Union. The penalty was issued due to Google's abuse of its market power regard...
Gaza flotilla activists to file complaint for sexual violence
Seven Dutch participants of the Global Summit Flotilla are filing criminal charges against Israeli soldiers for alleged sexual violence, torture, and abuse. Assisted by an Amsterdam law firm, the acti...
Cable repairs delayed: no trains to or from Rotterdam until Sunday
Train services from Rotterdam to the south are suspended until at least Sunday, July 5, due to delays in repairing cables damaged by a fire. ProRail has indicated that the disruption may potentially e...
At least 64 victims in Tarwekamp case file damage claims
At least 64 victims of a deadly explosion at Tarwekamp in The Hague have filed claims for compensation. The Public Prosecution Service reported that there are 96 total victims in the case, with the co...
Lithuania wants to lift ban on nuclear weapons
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced that the parliament intends to remove a constitutional ban on placing nuclear weapons on its territory. This move follows a similar decision made by NAT...
Commemorations and protests in Israel, 1000 days after October 7, 2023
Israel marks one thousand days since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks with a series of scheduled commemorations and public protests. The demonstrations focus on the government's response and actions...
Kyiv mayor calls Russian attack the largest to date
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, stated that a recent Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital was the largest attack to date. Following this event, July 3rd has been declared a day of mourning to...
EU foreign policy chief wants to increase pressure on Russia after attack on Kyiv
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is calling for increased pressure on Russia and sustained military aid to Ukraine following recent attacks on Kyiv. She emphasized that mere condemnatio...
International press delights in Belgium's 'miraculous comeback', but: 'In my day, that never would have been a penalty'
The Belgian national football team secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Senegal to advance in the 2026 World Cup. International media outlets have widely praised the team's miraculous comeback perfo...
How did the red ruffed lemur escape from Artis?
A red ruffed lemur escaped from the Artis zoo in Amsterdam last Friday, likely due to reduced supervision caused by extreme heat. The animal was safely retrieved from a tree by emergency services and ...
Sjoerd (55) is drone chief in the Navy and trains in the North Sea: 'Human lives are precious'
Sjoerd Feenstra leads the Dutch Navy's drone operations, which are currently being highlighted following the government's new Defense Memorandum. Feenstra is conducting exercises in the North Sea to d...
Death toll from Russian attacks on Ukrainian capital rises
The death toll from large-scale Russian attacks on Kyiv has risen to ten, with at least 56 people injured, including two children. The mayor of the Ukrainian capital confirmed the casualties following...
Former council member Anne Feite Bloem resigns from SP over coalition with PVV in Pekela: 'Hate-mongering party'
Former SP faction leader Anne Feite Bloem has resigned his party membership in protest of a local coalition formed with the PVV in Pekela. He stated that he could no longer support the party because i...