World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Humpback whale Timmy taken to deep waters by ship
A rescue ship is traveling to Poel island off the German Baltic coast to save a stranded humpback whale named Timmy. The mission involves transporting the whale to deeper waters to help it survive.
Growth in defense spending slowed by loss of US aid to Ukraine
Global defense spending growth has begun to level off after reaching its highest point in decades. This deceleration is primarily attributed to the United States halting its financial support for Ukra...
Lebanon reports 14 killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and injured 37 in Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The fatalities included two children and two women, while Israel reported that on...
Humanitarian aid fleet for Gaza departs from Sicily
A fleet of 56 ships carrying humanitarian aid has departed from Sicily for the Gaza Strip. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the group claims this is the largest aid fleet ever to attempt reachi...
Fatah wins one-sided local elections in the West Bank
The secular Fatah party, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, has won the local elections held on the West Bank. Official results released on Sunday confirmed the party's victory in the vote that took plac...
King Charles's state visit to US to proceed without changes
Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's four-day state visit to the United States will proceed as planned. The decision follows a review of the schedule after a shooting inci...
House fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem causes extensive damage
A house fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem caused significant damage on Sunday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze shortly after 9:30 PM.
Transavia cancels flights in May and June due to kerosene prices
Transavia is cancelling a portion of its flights scheduled for May and June due to rising aviation fuel prices. The airline attributed the cost increase to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Transavia cancels flights in May and June due to high fuel prices
Transavia will cancel a portion of its flights in May and June due to the sharply rising cost of aviation fuel. The airline attributed the price increase to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Death toll in Colombia road bombing rises
The death toll from a heavy bomb explosion on a highway in Colombia has risen to 19. Authorities have classified the incident as a terrorist attack and are holding a splinter group of the former FARC ...
Two more arrests for robbing pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam Southeast
Police arrested two additional suspects in connection with a series of robberies targeting pizza delivery drivers in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The perpetrators...
Netanyahu rivals to run together in next Israeli election
Two political rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces for the upcoming elections expected later this year. The alliance aims to consolidate opposition efforts to defeat ...
Beatrix as a hippie calling for peace: this is the King's Day artwork by De Blaffende Vis
Amsterdam café De Blaffende Vis has unveiled its annual King's Day facade decoration, this year featuring Princess Beatrix dressed as a hippie. The artwork includes the message 'make love not war' to...
Griekspoor loses to Italy's Musetti in straight sets in Madrid
Tallon Griekspoor was eliminated from the Madrid Masters tournament after losing in straight sets to the sixth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti. The match ended 6-4, 7-5, preventing the Dutch player fro...
Rare 17th-century measuring instrument from Indian royal family to be auctioned
A rare 17th-century astrolabe that once belonged to an Indian royal family is set to be auctioned in the United Kingdom next week. The instrument is significantly larger than typical examples, measuri...
Israeli President pushes for settlement in Netanyahu trial
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has indicated that a potential settlement in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial must be explored before any pardon is considered. Consequently, Netanya...
Justice chief: Trump was likely also shooter's target
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at a media dinner in Washington likely also targeted President Donald Trump. The investigation into the motive for the attack at the White ...
Von der Leyen speaks with Trump after attack on media gala
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen contacted Donald Trump to express solidarity following a shooting incident at a media gala in Washington. Writing on social media, she emphasized tha...
Russia thanks North Korea for 'liberation of Kursk'
Russian parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for sending troops to assist in the "liberation" of the Kursk region. During a visit to North Korea, Volodin state...
Queen Camilla takes missing Winnie the Pooh toy Roo to New York
Queen Camilla will deliver a replacement for the missing Roo stuffed animal to a New York library during her upcoming state visit. The library houses the original plush toys that inspired the Winnie t...
Skydiver dies in Rhoon, police suspect accident
A parachutist died on Sunday morning after being discovered at the Essendijk in the village of Rhoon, South Holland. Local police are investigating the incident and currently suspect the death was the...
Magyar to Brussels for talks on frozen EU funds
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is scheduled to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss the release of frozen EU subsidies. While Magyar seeks the funds ...
Suspect arrested for shooting at house in Frederik Hendrikbuurt
Police arrested a suspect following reports of a shooting at a residence on Van Houweningenstraat in Amsterdam-West on Sunday evening. Although investigators found a possible bullet hole in a window, ...
Jetten calls shooting 'shocking event'
Dutch Premier Rob Jetten described a shooting at the Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington as a "shocking event." President Donald Trump and members of his administration were unharmed in the inciden...
Increasing number of areas at increased risk of wildfires
The Dutch fire department has declared Phase 2, the highest warning level for wildfires, in fifteen regions across the country. This alert signifies an elevated risk of nature fires, urging increased ...
New fighting reported in Malian city of Kidal
Renewed fighting has broken out between insurgents and Malinese government troops in the northern city of Kidal. Following a series of attacks across Mali on Saturday, rebels now claim to have taken c...
40 years after Chernobyl, we are committing to nuclear power again. Is it suddenly safe?
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, this article examines the safety of nuclear energy in the modern era. It addresses seven key questions about whether a similar catastrophe could happ...
Only 200 left in the wild, but now also at Artis: four critically endangered Visayan warty pigs
Artis zoo in Amsterdam has welcomed four female Visayan warty pigs, a critically endangered species with only about 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The animals arrived from Rotterdam's Diergaar...
Six activists who caused A12 traffic jam still in custody
Six activists remain in police custody following a demonstration on Saturday where they used vehicles to block a section of the A12 highway. They are scheduled for questioning on Sunday and are expect...
Mandy (34) was deployed to Lebanon, it changed her life forever: ‘Bodies lay along the road’
Mandy Heeren, a 34-year-old Dutch professional soldier, was deployed in 2023 as the sole Dutch representative in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The traumatic experiences she faced during the ...