World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
AIVD concerned about rise in radicalized youth
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) has expressed concern over a rising number of young people radicalizing online through jihadist or right-wing extremist ideologies. AIVD chie...
AIVD: Russia increasingly aggressive, China building its own world order
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) warns in its 2025 annual report that Russia is adopting an increasingly aggressive stance toward Europe that will persist beyond the war in U...
AIVD sounds alarm more frequently over high-risk individuals and organizations
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) issued 93 official warnings regarding risky individuals and organizations in 2025, an increase from 73 the previous year. These alerts were s...
AIVD: Unprecedented threat landscape, national security under pressure
The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) warns that national security is under unprecedented pressure from a complex and interconnected web of threats. Director Simone Smit stated th...
Ajax to play potential play-offs in Volendam due to Harry Styles concerts
Ajax will play their potential European football play-off matches at FC Volendam's stadium if they fail to finish in the top four of the Eredivisie. The relocation is necessary because the Johan Cruyf...
Red Cross volunteers attacked in South Lebanon
Red Cross volunteers were attacked on Wednesday during a rescue mission in Tayri, South Lebanon. Four teams were taken to the hospital for medical checks following the incident. The attack occurred in...
Strait of Hormuz closure hits consumers in the bedroom: condom prices to rise sharply
The CEO of Karex, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30 percent due to conflict in the Middle East and potential shipping disruptions. This increase is...
UN nuclear watchdog chief warns of new nuclear arms race
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi has warned that current global instability and conflicts could trigger a new international nuclear arms race. In an interview with The Telegraph, he suggested that the prevail...
Motorcyclist injured in accident on Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident on the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem on Thursday morning. The victim was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment following the incident.
Photo of family separated by ICE wins World Press Photo
American photographer Carol Guzy has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for her image depicting a family being separated by ICE agents. The winning photograph highlights the emotional impact ...
Fewer drug labs for first time in 5 years, waste dumpings halved
For the first time in five years, the number of discovered drug laboratories in the Netherlands decreased, with 142 sites identified in 2024 compared to 167 the previous year. Additionally, incidents ...
Prison sentence for 20-year-old who used pepper spray in violent necklace robberies
Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz toll
Iran has reportedly received its first revenue from tolls imposed on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This development was announced by a high-ranking Iranian parliamentary offici...
Samsung employees protest for higher wages and threaten long-term strike
Tens of thousands of Samsung employees held a protest on Thursday to demand higher wages and bonuses. Labor unions have threatened an 18-day strike starting next month if the South Korean company does...
ICC to prosecute former Philippine President Duterte
The International Criminal Court has announced it will prosecute former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. Duterte was extradited to the court in The Hague last year aft...
Senate approves ICE funding, end of shutdown in sight
The U.S. Senate has approved a funding plan for ICE and border security, signaling a potential end to the partial government shutdown. The proposal must now be passed by the House of Representatives t...
Employee dies after robbery at gold exchange office in Beverwijk
An employee of a gold exchange office in Beverwijk has died following a violent robbery on Wednesday. Police have since arrested a 19-year-old suspect from the same town in connection with the inciden...
Seven people assault victim during street robbery in Nelson Mandelapark in Haarlem
A group of approximately seven individuals assaulted and robbed a victim in Nelson Mandela Park in Haarlem on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 11:15 PM, and police are investigating the str...
Employee dies after robbery at gold exchange office in Beverwijk
An employee of a gold exchange office in Beverwijk has died from injuries sustained during a robbery on Wednesday. Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect from Beverwijk in connection with the inci...
Washington Post: Months needed to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
The US Defense Department estimates it could take up to six months to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This prolonged demining process is expected to keep global oil and gas prices high ...
Young asylum seekers to spend winters in Heino in coming years
The COA has been granted permission to house up to 140 young asylum seekers aged 15 to 18 at a holiday park near Heino for the next five winters. The facility will be used annually from October to Apr...
Suspected victim of singer d4vd died of multiple stab wounds
An autopsy report released on Wednesday revealed that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple stab wounds after being found in the car of singer d4vd last year. The singer has been char...
If it weren't so sad, you'd almost laugh at the propaganda in Russian primary schools
Injuries in head-on train collision in Denmark
Several people were injured following a head-on collision between two trains near Hillerød, Denmark. The accident occurred approximately 30 kilometers north of Copenhagen.
US: 31 ships stopped in blockade of Iranian ports
The United States military command, CENTCOM, reported that 31 ships were stopped during a blockade of Iranian ports. These vessels were ordered to either turn back or return to their points of origin.
Ian and Alysia by bike from the UK: 'You have great bike paths. Much better than in England'
British cyclists Ian and Alysia are preparing to return to the UK via ferry after a cycling trip in the Netherlands. They praised the quality of the Dutch bicycle infrastructure, noting it is signific...
Grief for Ali (23) killed by bomb after returning to Lebanon: "Should never have happened"
Friends of 23-year-old Ali Dia have established a memorial in Amsterdam after he was killed by an Israeli bombing in Lebanon following his return from the Netherlands. Dia, who lived in Amsterdam for ...
Multiple killed and wounded in Russian attack on Dnipro
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least two deaths and eight injuries. One person remains missing following the strike.
Pension funds have smaller buffers due to war in Middle East
The funding ratios of major Dutch pension funds ABP and PME have declined due to financial market instability linked to the conflict in the Middle East. This decrease could result in less capital bein...
Iran 'fully prepared' to participate in World Cup
Iran's national football team is fully prepared to participate in the upcoming World Cup this summer despite the ongoing war. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed the team's readiness ...