World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Trump: Iran attacked own girls' school
President Donald Trump stated that Iran was responsible for a deadly missile attack on a girls' school in southern Iran, rather than the United States. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump at...
Netanyahu: Israel will continue to attack Iran with full force
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a televised address that the country will continue to attack Iran with "full force" to destabilize the regime. He stated that Israel has numerous...
Pro-Palestinian meeting with UN rapporteur, counter-protest at entrance
Approximately 400 people attended a pro-Palestinian meeting featuring UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese at the Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam. The event was met by a small group of pro-Israel counter-demon...
Chef of Danish Michelin-starred restaurant Noma went too far with staff
Dozens of former employees of the world-famous restaurant Noma in Copenhagen have accused chef and founder René Redzepi of physical and verbal abuse. In an investigation by The New York Times, 35 for...
What usually takes months done in 24 hours: how KLM organized rapid repatriation flights from the Gulf region
KLM successfully organized rapid repatriation flights to bring back hundreds of stranded travelers from the Gulf region to Schiphol airport. The complex logistics, which usually take months to arrange...
I am ashamed of my kind
In her weekly column for AlleTijd, Dutch journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff addresses the contrast between the fatal consequences of war and its transformation into social media content. She explores th...
From servant to plantation owner: Haarlem women played key role in colonial era. ‘Women took matters into their own hands’
In honor of International Women's Day, several women from Haarlem are being recognized for their significant roles during the colonial era. These figures include women who managed trading companies af...
Council meeting on Iran's new supreme leader within a day
Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts is scheduled to convene within a day to select a new supreme leader. This announcement was made by Ayatollah Hossein Mozafari, a member of the theological council ...
Turkey considers stationing F-16s in Northern Cyprus
Turkey is considering stationing F-16 fighter jets in Northern Cyprus, according to a source within the Turkish Ministry of Defense. The report from news agency AFP indicates that these aircraft would...
Lebanon: now nearly half a million refugees
Nearly half a million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to ongoing violence. Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed announced the figures during a recent press conference.
Through the wilderness, Sara (31) and Anne (26) follow the traveler's path: 'Together we can hang on one rope'
Sara (31) and Anne (26) describe their experiences trekking through the wilderness, including a narrow escape from a rockfall in the mountains. They recount the challenges of navigating the rainy Engl...
Trump's claim about unsafe paracetamol led to declining use
Claims by Donald Trump regarding the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy resulted in a 10% decrease in the drug's administration to pregnant women in U.S. hospitals. Researchers from Harvard and Br...
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of new war crime
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing a war crime by illegally using white phosphorus munitions during an attack in South Lebanon. The organization's investigation highlights that exposu...
Trump calls on Latin America to jointly tackle cartels
Donald Trump met with Latin American leaders at his Mar-a-Lago estate to discuss the "Shield of the Americas" partnership. He urged these nations to collaborate with the United States in a collective ...
Shadow over May and summer holidays, regional travel agents notice: 'People are playing it safe, just like during the pandemic'
The conflict in the Middle East is causing travelers to reconsider their holiday plans for May and the summer, leading to a rise in cautious booking behavior similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel a...
Berendsen finds Russian participation in Paralympics 'incomprehensible'
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen criticized Russia's participation in the Paralympic Games under its own flag, calling it "incomprehensible" while the country continues its attacks on Ukraine. Ber...
Lebanese president calls Macron over de-escalation of fighting
Lebanese official Joseph Aoun spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss de-escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The discussions follow intense Israeli strikes in ...
More than twenty killed in Nairobi floods
Severe flooding in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people. In response, President William Ruto has established an emergency team and deployed soldiers to provid...
Iranians on Dam Square call for Dutch government action
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam to urge the Dutch government to take more action for the Iranian people. The demonstrators are calling for support amidst ongoing con...
Lebanon reports nearly 300 dead
The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported that 297 people have died following increased violence from Israeli attacks on Hezbollah. This updated death toll reflects the rising casualties as conflic...
Ex-rapper becomes new prime minister of Nepal
Balendra Shah, a former rapper and current mayor of Kathmandu, has been confirmed as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. The election commission officially announced his victory, marking a significant le...
Iranians back on Dam Square for march to US consulate
Hundreds of Iranians gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam today for a demonstration and a march toward the U.S. consulate at Museumplein. This marks the second time in a week that such a manifestation ...
Italian PM Meloni attacks juvenile court
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly criticized a juvenile court's decision to separate a mother from her three children. In a statement shared on social media, Meloni asserted that chil...
Israel claims airstrikes on rocket storage and university
The Israeli military reported carrying out airstrikes in Iran using more than 80 aircraft, targeting a ballistic missile storage facility and the Imam Hossein University in Tehran. The military identi...
Corendon repatriation flight from Oman postponed for safety reasons
A Corendon repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, to Amsterdam scheduled for Saturday afternoon has been postponed due to security concerns. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the delay, ...
Trump threatens more attacks on more targets in Iran
President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with more severe military actions, including the potential destruction of targets and groups not previously considered. Trump stated that these measures are ...
Pokémon Outraged: White House Uses Game to Promote MAGA Slogan
The Pokémon Company expressed outrage after the White House used game imagery in a social media post to promote Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. This incident marks another instance ...
'We women are just as fanatical': Ready for an exciting new F1 season
The new Formula 1 season begins this weekend with the first official rounds taking place on the streets of Melbourne. Featuring 22 drivers and updated car regulations, fans are anticipating a highly c...
Many killed in Israeli airborne raid and attack in Lebanon
At least 26 people have been killed in eastern Lebanon following Israeli airstrikes and a commando raid involving four helicopters. Local media reports indicate that the death toll is expected to rise...
TUI 'diligently' searching for flights for hundreds of stranded travelers
Travel organization TUI is searching for flights to return hundreds of travelers currently stranded at airports in the Middle East. While hundreds have already returned home, many others remain stuck ...