World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Pope appoints former undocumented migrant as US bishop
Pope Leo has appointed Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, a 55-year-old former undocumented migrant, as a bishop in West Virginia, USA. Menjivar-Ayala, who reportedly entered the country in a car trunk, has previ...
Sil (26) arrested on way to Gaza, but Cerisa (24) sails on with flotilla: 'We were surrounded by drones'
Sil Kiewiet de Jonge was arrested by the Israeli military while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza. Another participant, Cerisa van Kesteren, remains with t...
Everything glitters at the Miami F1, from the boats to the cars, but will Max Verstappen shine on the track?
Formula 1 returns with the Miami Grand Prix after a month-long hiatus, featuring a significant emphasis on social media marketing and special car liveries. Teams like Red Bull are leading these promot...
Firefighters extinguish several new forest fires
Several forest fires broke out across the Netherlands on Friday afternoon, requiring intervention from the fire department. Notable blazes occurred near the towns of Kootwijk and Harderwijk in the pro...
Chinese city aims to protect food culture with dim sum regulation
Starting May 1, restaurants in the Chinese city of Guangzhou will be required to disclose whether their dishes are prepared using traditional methods. This measure aims to preserve the local culinary ...
Drug premises in Cruquius heavily guarded, but no sign of a laboratory
Police discovered a significant quantity of drugs in a building in Cruquius after responding to a robbery report, resulting in the arrest of three suspects. While heavily armed officers and a speciali...
Five injured in collision between bus and car in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Hundreds of arrests reported in Turkey during May Day demonstrations
Hundreds of people were arrested in Istanbul during International Workers' Day demonstrations as Turkish police used tear gas to disperse crowds. The arrests occurred amid widespread unrest at May 1st...
Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan
Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan acting as a mediator. This follows an earlier plan from Tehran that was not accepted by the U.S. government.
‘Woman was an object to two Haarlem men.’ Prison sentences demanded for rape and sexual assault
Prosecutors have demanded a two-year prison sentence, with ten months suspended, against a 33-year-old man from Haarlem for the rape of a woman. The victim reportedly woke up during the assault in the...
Monica wrote a book about her parents who survived 17 concentration camps
Monica van Rijn has authored a book titled 'The Memory Place: How My Parents Survived Nazi Hell,' detailing how her parents survived 17 concentration camps during the Holocaust. The memoir, which took...
Fire near 't Harde still has multiple hotspots
Firefighters are using helicopters to tackle several remaining hot spots at a military training ground near 't Harde in Gelderland. The situation has persisted for several days, placing a significant ...
British Superdry co-founder found guilty of raping woman in her home
James Holder, the British co-founder of the clothing brand Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman at her home. The incident took place in 2022 following a night out.
Europeans demonstrate on Labour Day
Demonstrations were held across Europe on Friday to mark Labor Day, with significant turnouts reported in French cities such as Marseille and Lyon. Local authorities in Nantes reported that some prote...
Fire department wants to extinguish fires faster near 't Harde
The fire department aims to quickly extinguish a wildfire near 't Harde by redeploying two Chinook helicopters on Friday. Elburg Mayor Harm-Jan van Schaik stated that the additional aerial support is ...
Fertilizer chief warns global food production under pressure from Iran war
Svein Tore Holsether, the CEO of fertilizer producer Yara, warns that conflict in Iran could severely disrupt global food production, potentially costing up to ten billion meals per week. He emphasize...
High waves delay release of humpback whale Timmy
The release of Timmy the humpback whale has been delayed due to severe weather and high waves. The transport ship is currently waiting near the northern tip of Denmark for conditions to improve before...
Russian filmmaker loses Oscar due to strict airline rules
Russian filmmaker Pavel Talankin has lost the Oscar statuette he won for the film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' after it was confiscated at JFK Airport. Security personnel seized the award as a potential...
Thousands evacuated in Tuscany due to wildfires
Approximately 3,500 people have been evacuated in the Italian region of Tuscany due to a large forest fire. The blaze is currently burning between the cities of Pisa and Lucca and is threatening a loc...
Family in disbelief over murder of Italian woman in Amsterdam: ‘Ilenia was a modest and shy woman’
The family of 45-year-old Ilenia Panzolini has confirmed her identity following a fatal incident in an Amsterdam residence two weeks ago. Panzolini, an Italian national working as a hotel cleaner, was...
‘I prefer writing in the back of a covered wagon’: Author Tommy Wieringa on joining convoys to Ukraine
Author Tommy Wieringa will speak in Bloemendaal on May 9 about his experiences delivering defensive aid to Ukraine. He frequently participates in humanitarian convoys to the war-torn country and uses ...
Two Chinook helicopters deployed at ’t Harde wildfire
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has deployed two Chinook transport helicopters to help extinguish a wildfire on military grounds in 't Harde, Gelderland. The Defense Helicopter Command announced the dep...
Israel deports detained Flotilla activists to Greece
Israel has dropped off dozens of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in Crete after intercepting their humanitarian aid mission to Gaza. While most were released on the Greek island, two individu...
Investigation also launched into April 21 fire at Ederheide military site
The Royal Military Constabulary is investigating a fire that occurred on April 21 at a military training ground on the Ederheide. This probe follows similar investigations into recent fires at other D...
Emergency order in Weert to give fire department space
An emergency ordinance was issued in Weert on Thursday night to provide firefighters enough space to extinguish an ongoing wildfire. The ordinance remains in effect through Friday as emergency crews c...
Russia reports another Ukrainian attack on Tuapse port
Ukrainian forces launched another attack on an oil terminal in the Russian port of Tuapse, according to local authorities. This marks the fourth strike on the facility within the past two weeks.
Kennemerland fire department learns from Spanish colleagues how to fight wildfires: 'Fires like those on the Veluwe happen there daily'
The Kennemerland Fire Department is improving its wildfire preparedness by learning from more experienced colleagues in Southern Europe, the US, and Canada. Local firefighters are assisting internatio...
AI scam sites from China target credit cards: thousands of Dutch victims already
Credit card fraud is rising sharply in the Netherlands as AI-generated fake webshops from China target consumers' credit cards. These fraudulent sites have already victimized thousands of people, usin...
Man (38) arrested for fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg
A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg that occurred on April 14. The incident resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man following a repor...
