World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Military exercises in Gelderland suspended due to wildfire risk
The Royal Netherlands Army has suspended all military exercises involving explosives, open fire, and pyrotechnics in the province of Gelderland. This decision follows the escalation of the regional wi...
Live | Amsterdam set for tropical day, military exercises in Gelderland suspended due to wildfire risk
Iran says it shot down US drone
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone that was allegedly flying in Iranian airspace. The guard asserts its right to retaliate against ceasefire violations, while Ira...
Switch failure halts metro lines 51, 53 and 54 in central Amsterdam
Person stabbed to death in Tilburg home, two arrested
One person died following a stabbing incident in a residence on Trouwlaan in Tilburg on Monday night. Police have arrested two other residents of the house in connection with the fatal event.
Two cars and truck collide on A4 near Burgerveen
Two cars and a truck collided on the A4 motorway near Burgerveen on Tuesday morning during an overtaking maneuver. The accident occurred when one vehicle struck both another car and a truck. Fortunate...
American saxophonist and jazz musician Sonny Rollins dies at 95
Strong smell of smoke in IJmuiden, fire department searching for source
On Monday night, the fire department conducted an extensive search for a potential wildfire in the dunes of IJmuiden following reports of a strong smell of smoke. Despite searching the Heerenduinweg a...
Danish Queen Margrethe (86) hospitalized again
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been readmitted to Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen for treatment of a large blood accumulation around her hip. The condition was discovered during a CT scan and is attribut...
Company car destroyed by fire in Velsen-Noord
A commercial vehicle was completely destroyed by a fire on Tuesday morning on Hagedisstraat in Velsen-Noord. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, leaving the vehicle a total loss.
House door heavily damaged in Haarlem explosion
An explosion at a residence on Vondelweg in Haarlem caused heavy damage to a front door during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Local authorities are investigating the incident following the blas...
Even halving president's salary does not stop Bolivia protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz's offer to halve his salary has failed to stop ongoing protests against his government. Demonstrators remain unconvinced by the gesture and continue their opposition mov...
HRW: Colombians involved in Sudan atrocities trained in UAE
A Human Rights Watch report reveals that Colombian mercenaries have been hired by a company in the United Arab Emirates to support the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. These recruits reportedly traveled...
Rubio: Iran deal still possible despite US strikes
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated during a visit to India that a peace agreement with Iran remains possible despite recent American military strikes. He emphasized that the objective continues ...
US strikes targets in southern Iran
US forces conducted defensive strikes against targets in southern Iran on Monday, targeting mine-laying boats and rocket launchers. US Central Command stated that the operation was intended to protect...
Steef (29) has visited 106 of the world's 195 countries: ‘My mother couldn't always handle me having lunch with the Taliban in Afghanistan’
Large fire in warehouse in Zutphen
A large fire broke out in a warehouse on Marsweg in Zutphen, completely engulfing the 40 by 10-meter building. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze from the outside due to its intensity.
Canada: treatment of flotilla activists by Israel unacceptable
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has informed Israeli President Isaac Herzog that the treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists is unacceptable. Carney is calling for an independent investigatio...
Wildfire near Koog aan de Zaan
A wildfire involving old grass broke out late Monday evening between Koog aan de Zaan and Zaandam. The fire covered an area of approximately 20 by 40 meters along the Westerwindpad, according to the l...
Red Cross: about 140 asylum seekers to night shelter in Groningen
Approximately 140 asylum seekers are being moved from the overcrowded reception center in Ter Apel to a temporary night shelter in Groningen on Monday evening. This measure, supported by the Red Cross...
10,000 euro reward offered for tip in Rodney Doevendans disappearance if he died as a result of a crime
Injured in scooter collision, driver arrested
A person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision between two scooters on the Zeeweg in Overveen. The driver of the other scooter was arrested for driving under the influence, and ...
Two cars destroyed by fire in Badhoevedorp hotel parking lot
A car fire broke out on Monday evening at the Corendon Urban Amsterdam Schiphol Airport hotel in Badhoevedorp. The incident resulted in the destruction of two vehicles in the hotel's parking lot.
Netanyahu orders intensification of Lebanon offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an intensification of military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. He stated in a video message that the objective of the offensive is to des...
Spanish Hondius passenger tests positive for hantavirus
A Spanish person aboard the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius has tested positive for the hantavirus. The case was confirmed and reported by the Spanish Ministry of Health on Monday.
Brazilian president undergoes radiation therapy
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began preventive radiation therapy on Monday following the removal of a malignant spot from his scalp last month. The hospital confirmed the treatment in...
Large plume of smoke over the city due to fire at allotment gardens in East
A large smoke cloud is visible across Amsterdam following a fire at an allotment park on Voorlandpad in the East district. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang before emergency services arrived to f...
UK breaks May heat record
The United Kingdom recorded its hottest May day on record this past Monday, with temperatures near London reaching 33.5 degrees Celsius. This measurement surpassed the previous record of 32.8 degrees,...
No trains between Den Bosch and Tilburg
Train services between Den Bosch and Tilburg are suspended until approximately 6:30 PM on Monday following a collision. NS is currently arranging replacement bus services for affected passengers, who ...
Russia urges foreign citizens to leave Kyiv
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged foreign citizens and diplomats to evacuate Kyiv immediately. The warning comes as Russia plans to intensify systematic attacks on defense industry fac...