World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Three arrested in the act after house burglary in Hoofddorp
Three men from Amsterdam, aged 22 and 23, were arrested on Saturday morning after being caught red-handed during a house burglary on Thomas Harriotlaan in Hoofddorp. The suspects were taken into custo...
Rubio to Vatican after Trump-Pope clash
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Italy and Vatican City next week to repair diplomatic relations following recent insults by President Donald Trump toward the Pope. The trip aims to ad...
The Greenhouse | Time to give this American bear a Dutch passport
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the increasing risk of wildfires in the Netherlands following recent events. He advocates for the development of a "fire culture" to improve national preparedne...
French brewer must stop 'John Lemon' beer after Yoko Ono complaint
A French brewer from Brittany has been forced to stop selling his craft beer named "John Lemon" after a complaint from Yoko Ono. John Lennon's widow objected to the pun, leading to the product being p...
Israel orders evacuation of eleven villages in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for eleven villages in southern Lebanon, instructing all residents to leave immediately. The IDF stated that the move is necessary as it conducts stri...
Max Verstappen himself surprised by second place in Miami qualifying
Max Verstappen secured a surprising second place in the qualifying session for the Miami Grand Prix. The four-time world champion admitted he did not expect to achieve such a high starting position fo...
Taxi hits traffic light after collision with car in Beverwijk
A taxi and a car collided at the intersection of Plesmanweg and Alkmaarseweg in Beverwijk on Saturday night. One person was injured and treated at the scene by paramedics after the taxi crashed into a...
Bevrijdingspop to center on war and freedom in 2026: 'The new generation feels deeply about what is happening in the world'
The Haarlem festival Bevrijdingspop is shifting its focus to emphasize the importance of peace, security, and freedom in its upcoming edition. While still featuring popular music acts like S10 and Ban...
Large fire in the center of Hoogeveen
A large fire broke out in the center of Hoogeveen on Saturday night after a car fire spread to a nearby house on Jonkheer de Jongestraat. Local authorities from the Drenthe safety region reported that...
Trump: new airstrikes on Iran possible
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the United States might resume airstrikes against Iran. He made these remarks in response to a journalist's question while in West Palm Beach.
Jordan carries out airstrikes in Syria against drug trafficking
The Jordanian military conducted airstrikes in southern Syria's Sweida province targeting weapon and drug trafficking facilities. These operations were described by Jordan as a deterrence effort again...
Telstar earns impressive point at NEC after wild night of storms and a bicycle kick
Telstar secured a 1-1 draw in a challenging away match against NEC. The game was marked by a thunderstorm and a disallowed bicycle kick goal.
Thunderstorms cause local disruption
Severe thunderstorms moved into the Netherlands from the south on Saturday evening, causing localized disruptions across the country. One notable incident occurred in Nijmegen, where a football match ...
Illegal rave in France attracts tens of thousands of partygoers
An illegal rave on a military site in Southern France has attracted approximately 40,000 attendees. Authorities issued warnings about the potential danger of unexploded World War II ammunition present...
Austrian police arrest man after poisoning baby food with rat poison
Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly poisoning jars of HiPP baby food with rat poison. The suspect reportedly tampered with the products in an attempt to blackmail the German manuf...
Deployment of French, German and Belgian firefighters no longer needed
Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel and IRBT Chairman Hein van der Loo announced that assistance from French, German, and Belgian fire departments is no longer needed to combat wildfires. ...
Iran: Choice between war and diplomacy now up to the US
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that the United States must now choose between diplomacy and a return to conflict. Following the rejection of a previous offer, Iran sent a new peace proposal to ...
Dolberg replaces unfit Weghorst for Ajax's match against PSV
Kasper Dolberg will start for Ajax in their home match against PSV, replacing the unfit Wout Weghorst. This marks a return to the starting lineup for the Danish striker, who has seen limited playing t...
New tactic in Weert fire, French and Germans to fire station
Firefighters are employing a new tactic to combat a wildfire near Weert and Budel by deploying specialist handcrews for the first time. These teams use manual tools to fight the fire in areas that are...
Fire flares up again in burnt nature area near Oirschot
A fire broke out again on Saturday afternoon in a nature area near Oirschot that had previously burned. The South-East Brabant safety region reported the incident as emergency services monitored the s...
From Ajax trauma to title in Portugal: Francesco Farioli on the verge of revenge with FC Porto
Embassy in Greece assisting three Dutch Flotilla members
The Dutch embassy in Greece is providing consular assistance to three Dutch participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The civilian fleet is carrying humanitarian aid supplies intended for Gaza.
Ajax celebrates: Ipswich Town promoted to Premier League, triggering €9.3m buy option for Chuba Akpom
Ipswich Town's promotion to the Premier League has triggered a mandatory buy option for Ajax player Chuba Akpom worth 9.3 million euros. This financial windfall benefits the Amsterdam-based club as th...
Ipswich promoted to Premier League, Ajax set to receive millions
Ipswich Town has secured promotion to the Premier League following a 3-0 victory over QPR on the final matchday. This promotion triggers a permanent transfer for Chuba Akpom, resulting in a multi-mill...
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No chaos during Wijkertunnel closure: traffic around Velsertunnel and Velsertraverse keeps moving. 'There is definitely less traffic on the A9.'
The planned closure of the Wijkertunnel from Friday night to Monday morning did not result in the expected traffic chaos. Traffic around the Velsertunnel and Velsertraverse flowed smoothly throughout ...
Zelensky invites Fico to Kyiv after energy dispute
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to visit Kyiv following a phone call between the two leaders. The invitation marks a step toward improving bilatera...
Thick smoke from fire on Willemsparkweg visible across the city
A large fire broke out in a shop on Willemsparkweg in Amsterdam-Zuid on Monday afternoon, sending a thick cloud of smoke across the city. Emergency services upgraded the incident to a major fire and a...
German petrol prices drop below 2 euros locally due to excise tax cut
Gasoline prices at many German gas stations dropped below 2 euros on Friday following a temporary excise duty reduction. The tax cut of approximately 17 cents per liter was implemented to alleviate th...
Israel detains two Gaza flotilla passengers for questioning
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that two organizers from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla have been taken to Israel for interrogation. While other activists were released on the Greek islan...