World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump threatens UK with tariffs over tech tax
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose import tariffs on the United Kingdom if Keir Starmer's government does not abolish its digital services tax. Trump revealed his stance during an in...
Harvey Weinstein appeals Los Angeles rape conviction
Harvey Weinstein has filed an appeal against his 2022 rape and sexual abuse conviction in Los Angeles. The former film producer was previously sentenced to sixteen years in prison for the charges.
Missing toes and a laptop bag: Prosecution doesn't know what happened at Heemskerk parking lot
A 29-year-old man from Uitgeest appeared in court in Haarlem on Thursday for his alleged involvement in a serious assault on a parking lot in Heemskerk in April 2023. The suspect and victim provided c...
75 years ago former KNIL soldiers arrived at Javakade: ‘Need for recognition of the pain’
Video | British court shares footage of Prince Louis on his birthday
Serious concerns for missing 47-year-old man
Police are urgently searching for 47-year-old Hursit, who was last seen on Wednesday morning at Lou Jansenplein in Amsterdam's Slotermeer neighborhood. Authorities and his family have expressed seriou...
Video | King reflects on war during gala dinner in Amsterdam
Police hindered by disaster tourists at Bos en Lommerweg accident
Amsterdam police reported being obstructed by onlookers and "disaster tourists" while investigating a car accident on Bos en Lommerweg on Tuesday. Bystanders hampered the investigation by filming the ...
Images of mutilated soldiers as an indictment of war: Ernst Friedrich's War Against War feels unfortunately relevant again
Grand dinner with King and foreign diplomats at Royal Palace Amsterdam tonight
King Willem-Alexander is hosting an annual dinner for the diplomatic corps tonight at the Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. The event aims to strengthen international relations and features a t...
Man killed in gold exchange office is branch manager, CEO reacts: ‘Darkest day in our 40-year history’
The branch manager of a recently opened Goudwisselkantoor in Beverwijk was killed during a violent robbery on Wednesday. The company's leadership expressed deep sorrow, describing the incident as the ...
US federal government eases marijuana policy
The U.S. Department of Justice has reclassified marijuana from a Class I to a Class III drug, easing federal restrictions on the substance. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the change will ma...
YouTuber Rouand banned from making prank calls after conviction
A YouTuber whose New Year's Eve prank call led to a fatal shooting was already on probation for previous prank call convictions at the time of the incident. He had been legally prohibited from making ...
Two injured in crash between truck and car on A10, two lanes closed
Rolex robbery victim who rammed robbers sentenced to 40 hours community service
A 32-year-old driver who chased and collided with two armed robbers on a motor scooter after being robbed of his Rolex has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service. The court acquitted him of a...
Then 17-year-old A.M. from Heemskerk released after attempted manslaughter conviction: 'Longer detention not in suspect's interest'
The Alkmaar court sentenced a 17-year-old boy from Heemskerk to 294 days of youth detention for attempted manslaughter and public violence in Beverwijk. The teenager was released following the verdict...
Man who chased Rolex robbers before serious crash acquitted of attempted manslaughter
Fewer cannabis plantations dismantled and far fewer drug waste dumping sites
IJmond youth feud: First convict released with ankle monitor
An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months in prison, with six months suspended, for the attempted manslaughter and public assault of a teenager from Haarlem during a violent youth feud. Havi...
Jetten welcomes Ukraine support package and new Russia sanctions
Premier Rob Jetten welcomed the adoption of a 90 billion euro European support package for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia. He described the financial aid and measures as a very important ste...
20th Russia sanctions package finalized after Hungary drops opposition
The European Union has approved its 20th package of sanctions against Russia after Hungary and Slovakia withdrew their opposition. This agreement mirrors previous instances where both countries initia...
UN: 30 million people fall back into extreme poverty due to war
The chief of the UN Development Programme, Alexander De Croo, warns that over 30 million people are falling back into extreme poverty due to the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran....
Truck crashes on A10 and lands on guardrail, driver seriously injured
A truck driver was seriously injured after a collision with a car on the A10 highway led to the vehicle landing on a guardrail near the city center exit. Emergency services rescued the driver and a pa...
Hungary and Slovakia receive Russian oil again
Hungary and Slovakia have resumed receiving Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline following the completion of months of repairs. Deliveries began flowing through the Ukrainian section of the pipeli...
Iran war leads to even more expensive condoms in China, residents want to hoard
The conflict in Iran has caused condom prices to rise in China due to raw material shortages, according to manufacturer Karex. This price hike follows previous increases aimed at boosting population g...
Man throws liquid at former Iranian crown prince in Berlin
Former Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was targeted in a liquid attack following a meeting with politicians in Berlin. Although his suit was stained with a red substance, Pahlavi remained unharmed a...
Hungary lifts veto: Ukraine to receive 90 billion EU loan
European Union member states have agreed on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its blockade on the funding. The first installment of 45 billion euros will be disbursed for 2026 to...
Family business Ritter Sport cuts jobs for the first time in 114 years
German chocolate maker Ritter Sport is cutting jobs at its Waldenbuch headquarters for the first time in its 114-year history to reduce costs. The family-owned business is responding to significantly ...
YouTuber finally admits making prank call to suspect who shot boys
The YouTuber Rouand YT has admitted to making a prank call to a man suspected of fatally shooting two innocent Syrian teenagers in Amsterdam's Piet Wiedijkpark on New Year's Day. Initially denying inv...
Artists remove songs featuring d4vd from streaming services due to murder case
Several artists, including Laufey and Damiano David, have removed their collaborations with singer d4vd from streaming platforms. The decision follows recent news that d4vd has been charged with the m...