World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
King Charles arrives in US for state visit
British King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit. They landed at an air force base in Maryland, where they were greeted by an honor guard.
Deaths in train collision near Jakarta
Four people were killed and 38 others were injured following a collision between a long-distance train and a commuter train near Jakarta, Indonesia. Local authorities confirmed the casualties after th...
Trump discusses new Iranian proposal with security chiefs
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed a new Iranian proposal for a definitive end to the war with his security advisors. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the meeting took place ...
Two injured in stabbing after festival at Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam
Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing incident at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on King's Day. The attack occurred around 8:50 PM shortly after a music festival ...
Washington shooter charged with attempted murder of president
A 31-year-old man named Cole Allen has been charged with the attempted murder of U.S. President Donald Trump following a shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. Allen also faces addition...
Scientists provide proposals for phasing out fossil fuels
Scientists at a conference co-organized by the Netherlands and Colombia have concluded that phasing out fossil fuels is both necessary and achievable. Experts from 56 participating nations shared insi...
Reuters: NATO considers no longer holding annual summits
NATO is reportedly considering ending its practice of holding annual summits due to increased tensions and criticism from Donald Trump. The potential policy change comes amid concerns over Trump's rep...
Does Donald Trump suffer from megalomania or not? René Diekstra has plenty to say about that
Psychologist René Diekstra evaluates Donald Trump's behavior, suggesting that the former president exhibits intermittent symptoms of megalomania. Diekstra notes that Trump's state fluctuates between ...
Toppling Trump, Netanyahu and Wilders
Participants at a Dutch King's Day flea market are using the event to raise money for various causes, including activities themed around political figures like Trump, Netanyahu, and Wilders. The tradi...
Small fire at Rembrandtplein restaurant, four people taken to hospital for observation
Utrecht: Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof full due to crowds
The municipality of Utrecht has closed Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof to new visitors after the squares reached maximum capacity. Authorities also reported high levels of crowding at other city center l...
British Parliament votes on investigation into misleading by Starmer
The British Parliament is scheduled to vote on Tuesday regarding a potential investigation into Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The inquiry will determine whether Starmer misled the House of Commons, eit...
Building briefly squatted on busy Prinsengracht
High fuel prices due to Middle East war hit fairground operators, but visitors barely notice
Fairground operators in Haarlem and IJmuiden are facing higher operational costs as diesel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. Despite these increased expenses for running attractions,...
Police arrest woman after shooting in Enschede
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on Monday morning following a shooting incident in the city center of Enschede. One individual was injured and transported to the hospital as a result of the event.
Haarlem girl (16) convicted of violence in Velsen, victims afraid to go outside
A 16-year-old girl from Haarlem has been convicted of public violence and assault for an incident in Velsen. The court's decision follows reports that the victims have been left afraid to go outside d...
Man dies during setup for Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro
A man died on Sunday after sustaining injuries during the construction of a stage for a free Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro. The incident occurred while workers were preparing for the performance i...
Iran: US responsible for failed negotiations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the United States for the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan. Araghchi made these statements upon arriving in Russia for a scheduled meeting w...
Police investigate nighttime sexual offense in Haarlem city center
Police are investigating a sexual incident that occurred in the Kromme Elleboogsteeg in the center of Haarlem during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Authorities are calling for witnesses who may have...
Possible shots fired during altercation in Amsterdam-West, seriously injured man found nearby
Another arrest after series of attacks on Jewish sites in London
British police arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a series of attacks on Jewish locations in London. A total of 26 people have been detained over the past month as part of an ongoing invest...
Man shot during argument in Staatsliedenbuurt
A man was shot and injured during a street argument on Van Hallstraat in Amsterdam-West early this morning. Police are currently searching for the suspect and investigating the scene, where witnesses ...
He had experienced more threatening situations, Rudy Bouma said coolly from Washington
Bitcoin hits highest level in months after hopeful news on Middle East war
Bitcoin's value has reached its highest point in nearly three months, driven by optimism regarding the conflict in the Middle East. The surge follows reports suggesting that peace negotiations between...
Injuries in Russian drone attack on Odesa
A Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa has injured at least ten people. The strikes heavily impacted the city center, damaging residential buildings, a hotel, and other public facilitie...
The Ronettes singer Nedra Talley Ross dies at 80
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the American girl group The Ronettes, has passed away at the age of 80. Her daughter announced on social media that she died peacefully at home surround...
Van catches fire on A200 on-ramp near Halfweg
A delivery van caught fire on Sunday evening on the A200 on-ramp near the industrial estate in Halfweg. The incident occurred while the vehicle was attempting to enter the motorway, though no further ...
Iranian students falling through the cracks due to Middle East war: "It's about survival"
Iranian international students in the Netherlands are facing severe financial distress and mental health challenges as the Middle East conflict disrupts money transfers from their home country. While ...
US attacks suspected drug boat again, three dead
Three people were killed during a U.S. military operation against a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command announced the incident on social media, noting that the atta...
WaPo: No top security measures for Correspondents’ Dinner
The Washington Post reports that the Correspondents' Dinner held last Saturday in Washington did not receive the highest security status typically assigned to such events. This information is based on...