World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Melania Trump earns millions from her failed documentary
Former US First Lady Melania Trump reportedly earned 10 million dollars from the documentary titled Melania. Despite the film being considered a commercial failure, she received the majority of the pr...
Deaths and injuries reported in major Russian attack on Ukraine
Multiple Ukrainian cities were hit by a series of Russian missile and drone attacks overnight from Wednesday to Thursday. Local officials reported at least two deaths and sixteen injuries resulting fr...
Person injured in shooting on Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam
A shooting occurred on the Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. One person was injured and subsequently transported to the hospital.
Anti-Israel demonstration continues to haunt Wienen: 'We are shocked by the mayor'
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem is facing continued political scrutiny following his decision to order the police to disperse a pro-Palestinian demonstration on May 15. Local political parties remain diss...
Large wildfire ravages Southern France
A large wildfire is currently raging in the Hérault and Aude departments of southern France, forcing the evacuation of dozens of people. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to combat the blaz...
Number of Ebola cases in Congo rises to over 1,400
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,406. According to the Congolese government, there have been 438 deaths related to the outbreak so far.
‘Strangers welcome’ appears on the Haringpakkersbrug near Amsterdam Central: ‘A warm gesture in a very sinister guise’
Unannounced XR protest leads to emergency order by mayor at Tata Steel
The mayor of Velsen issued an emergency order to end an unannounced demonstration by Extinction Rebellion at the Tata Steel site. Nineteen activists were removed after demanding the immediate closure ...
Death in attacks on Greek politicians
An attack targeting the homes of three politicians in Thessaloniki, Greece, has resulted in the death of one person. The mother of one of the politicians passed away in the hospital after sustaining i...
US think tank: 2 million casualties in Ukraine war
A report from the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that over 2 million military personnel have been killed, wounded, or gone missing in the ongoing conflict be...
Climbers hang banner from the spire of the Empire State Building
Two individuals climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York to display a banner with a message of peace. Following a staged marriage proposal during their descent, both climbers were a...
Nearly 2,300 dead in Venezuela earthquakes
A series of earthquakes in Venezuela has resulted in at least 2,295 deaths, according to parliamentary speaker Jorge Rodríguez. In addition to the fatalities, over 11,000 people were injured and tens...
Gert-Jan J. (45) fled police in a sloop, damaged six houseboats and was nearly hit by an officer throwing a stone
Eurostar to London cancelled due to rail chaos: what are your rights?
Rail issues near Rotterdam Stadion are causing significant disruptions for international travel, including the cancellation of Eurostar services to London and rerouting of trains to Paris. The problem...
King’s Day measures 'effective', Halsema wants to further tighten rules in Amsterdam next year
Mayor Femke Halsema has declared the new measures implemented during King's Day in Amsterdam effective at reducing public nuisance. Following a positive evaluation, the mayor plans to further tighten ...
This is how the Bigi Spikri marched through the city: "This day means a lot to me"
Thousands of people participated in the annual Bigi Spikri parade from the Stopera to Oosterpark in Amsterdam to celebrate Keti Koti. The traditional procession marks the end of slavery and precedes t...
40-month sentence demanded for Querenshyo T. for manufacturing explosives for attacks on Pizzabakkers
Public Prosecution Service demands 40-month prison sentence for explosion at De Pizzabakkers Amsterdam
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 40-month prison sentence for a 25-year-old man involved in a series of explosions at a De Pizzabakkers restaurant in Amsterdam. Prosecutors cited DNA evid...
Shipbuilder Damen unhappy with German withdrawal: 'Part was already finished'
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has expressed dissatisfaction following the German government's decision to cancel a contract for six frigates. The company stated that significant progress had already been ma...
Halsema at slavery commemoration: Deeply rooted racist views in parts of society
During the National Commemoration of the Slavery Past in Amsterdam's Oosterpark, Mayor Femke Halsema and Acting Prime Minister Jetten addressed the persistent issues of structural racism and discrimin...
Primary school students hold their own Bigi Spikri: "Everyone should know it is Keti Koti"
Students from the Flevoparkschool in Amsterdam-Oost organized their own Bigi Spikri parade to commemorate Keti Koti and raise awareness about the history of slavery. Teachers and residents praised the...
Willem Holleeder (68) must be moved to a lighter regime, decision to keep him in EBI is 'unfair'
Five dead in Antwerp apartment fire
Canada to participate in Eurovision Song Contest for the first time next year
The European Broadcasting Union has announced that Canada will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027. This marks the first addition of a new country to the competition ...
Jermaine Jackson allowed to defend himself in rape case
Jermaine Jackson has been granted a new opportunity to defend himself against allegations of sexual assault dating back to 1988. This follows a 2023 legal ruling in which the singer was ordered to pay...
Council of State: asylum for Syrians rightly refused due to child marriage
The Dutch Council of State has ruled that the government correctly denied asylum to four Syrian men who engaged in sexual acts with minors under the guise of child marriages. Minister Bart van den Bri...
Murder suspect Clen V. claims he did not notice deceased woman in bathroom
Clen V. is suspected of involvement in the death of his 40-year-old partner, Leonie, who was found deceased in her Amsterdam-Zuid home in March. The Public Prosecution Service cites evidence that the ...
Amsterdam suspect denies murdering his wife, cause of death still unclear
A 39-year-old man has appeared in court in Amsterdam to deny allegations that he murdered his wife, whose body was found in a bath in their home last March. While prosecutors suspect foul play, no def...
Public Prosecution Service: foul play ‘most likely’ in death of Leonie (40) in Amsterdam-Zuid, partner Clen V. denies involvement
Press center in Kansas evacuated due to approaching thunderstorms
The media center in Kansas City was evacuated three hours before a World Cup match between the Netherlands and Tunisia due to approaching severe weather. Journalists were ordered to leave the temporar...