World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Zelensky: World on brink of disaster again 40 years after Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian drone attacks are threatening nuclear safety, potentially bringing the world to the brink of another disaster forty years after Chernobyl. He...
The Greenhouse | Facts once again seem to matter little in the climate debate
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses how factual education about climate change fails to significantly shift public opinion. He highlights that even a crash course on the subject does not alter per...
CBS: Trump administration was target of Correspondents' Dinner suspect
A suspect identified as Cole Allen confessed to targeting members of Donald Trump's administration during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The motive was revealed by CBS News thro...
Prosecutors increase reward for 25-year-old murder of woman in Rotterdam
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has increased the reward to €25,000 for information leading to the killer of Mariska Klompenhouwer, who was murdered in Rotterdam in 2001. Police are renewing th...
Trump: Shooting won't 'deter' me from Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner will not deter him from pursuing the war in Iran. Speaking at a press conference, Trump expres...
Media gala shooting suspect in court Monday
A suspect accused of storming the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC with weapons is scheduled to be charged on Monday. The announcement was made by Jeanine Pirro, the federal prosecutor for Wash...
The tumultuous volleyball life of Gijs Jorna: loss of his partner, isolation in Ukraine, and many sporting highlights
Dutch volleyball player Gijs Jorna has announced his retirement from professional volleyball, which will conclude after the upcoming national title matches against Lycurgus. His career as a global vol...
Multiple dead in Colombia bomb attack
A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injured 17 others. The incident took place in the southern region of the country.
Trump posts video of suspect online, man had multiple weapons
Former President Donald Trump shared surveillance footage and photos on Truth Social showing a suspect who attempted to bypass security at an event. The suspect was reportedly armed with multiple weap...
Trump evacuated from stage at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage by Secret Service agents during the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a loud unidentified noise was heard. CNN reports that the president ...
Polling stations close after local elections in Palestinian territories
Polling stations have closed in the Palestinian territories following local elections. This vote marked the first time in twenty years that residents in parts of the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas si...
Netanyahu orders heavy strikes on Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered powerful strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Despite a ceasefire being in effect since mid-April, hostilities continue between the Israe...
Walking to Jerusalem for peace in fifteen months: I thought, I have to do it
On Sunday, hundreds of participants began a 15-month peace walk from Amsterdam to Jerusalem, starting with a ceremony at the Dominicuskerk. The initiative involves approximately 1,000 people from 19 d...
Man stabbed in hand during carjacking on Postjesweg
A motorist was carjacked and stabbed in the hand with a sharp object on Postjesweg this afternoon. The victim did not require hospitalization and remained conscious while police launched a search for ...
Over 400 arrests at XR A12 blockade, not 200
Police arrested between 400 and 450 Extinction Rebellion activists during a road blockade on the A12 highway. This final count is significantly higher than the initial estimate of 200 arrests.
Iranian delegation leaves Pakistan
An Iranian delegation has departed Pakistan following a day of high-level meetings with Pakistani leadership. During the consultations, the delegation reportedly provided a list of conditions for endi...
Romania protests to Russia after drone incident
Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone carrying potential explosives crashed in a populated area during attacks on Ukraine. The incident represents a violation of the EU member stat...
Girl injured in collision with tram at Belgiëplein
A young teenage girl was injured this afternoon after being struck by a tram while crossing the tracks at Belgiëplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. She was transported to the hospital with a head injury w...
Attacks in Mali, army says it is in control
Terrorist groups launched multiple attacks across Mali, targeting military barracks in cities including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal. While the Malian army claims to have regained control of the situation, ...
Car catches fire in parking lot in center of Hillegom
A parked car caught fire for unknown reasons on Saturday afternoon at the Henri Dunantplein in the center of Hillegom. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Police: Body in water at Veemkade is 37-year-old man who jumped from ferry
The body of a 37-year-old man was recovered from the IJ river along the Veemkade in Amsterdam on Friday morning, two days after he jumped from a ferry. Police, who conducted an extensive search follow...
Record label quietly cut ties with murder suspect singer d4vd last year
Interscope Records has reportedly dropped singer d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, following his arrest for the suspected murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The record label qu...
Major fire in Haarlem apartment complex
A large fire broke out in an apartment complex on Stresemannlaan in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon. Multiple fire department vehicles responded to the scene to combat the blaze.
Ukraine wants peace talks with Russia in Azerbaijan
During a visit to Azerbaijan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness to hold peace talks with Russia in the country if Moscow agrees. The statement followed a meeting between Zelen...
Heavy smoke from house fire in IJmuiden
A house fire on Trompstraat in IJmuiden caused significant smoke development on Saturday morning. Emergency services responded to the blaze in the residential building.
XR climate protesters walk onto A12 at De Meern
A large group of Extinction Rebellion climate protesters successfully walked onto the A12 highway near De Meern on Saturday. Despite attempts by the police to block the demonstration, they were unable...
OpenAI CEO apologizes for not tipping off police about shooting suspect
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized for the company's failure to notify police about a blocked account linked to a suspect who killed eight people at a Canadian school in February. The suspect committed ...
UN rapporteur: Countries must accelerate phase-out of oil and gas now
UN rapporteur Elisa Morgera states that global tensions are complicating climate policy while highlighting the risks and high costs of fossil fuel dependency. She urges nations to accelerate their tra...
Cyclist injured in collision with car in Beverwijk
A cyclist was injured on Saturday morning after colliding with a car on Plesmanweg in Beverwijk. Emergency services attended the scene following the accident.
Iranian ministry: US wants to exit war without losing face
The Iranian Ministry of Defense stated that the U.S. government is seeking a face-saving exit from the current conflict. Iranian officials are currently in Islamabad for talks, where U.S. envoys are a...