World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Driver killed in serious accident on A9 near Lijnden
A motorist died following a high-speed rear-end collision on the A9 motorway near Lijnden on Tuesday night. The accident occurred between Amstelveen and Haarlem near a roadworks site, where police are...
Fatality in serious collision on A9 near Lijnden
A fatal collision between two cars occurred on Monday evening on the A9 motorway at the Raasdorp junction near Lijnden. One driver was reported to be seriously injured in the accident.
Horror in Russia under the rule of 'tsar' Vladimir Putin
The article examines Vladimir Putin's rise from a KGB spy to a dictator and the subsequent regime of oppression in Russia. It highlights the transformation of the country under his rule, referencing l...
Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza
At least five Palestinians were killed following Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to reports from Palestinian authorities. The strikes represent the latest fatalities in the o...
Japan lifts post-war restrictions on arms exports
Japan has announced the removal of decades-old restrictions on weapon exports, allowing for the sale of military equipment to friendly nations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi introduced the policy chan...
Low bumblebee numbers recorded again in National Bee Count
The annual National Bee Count in the Netherlands reported a low number of bumblebees again this year. Over 2,200 participants recorded approximately 46,000 bees and other pollinators during the citize...
Car heavily damaged by fire in Hoofddorp
A car was severely damaged by a fire on Kelloggstraat in Hoofddorp during the night between Monday and Tuesday. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility o...
UN: Gaza needs $71.4 billion for recovery
A United Nations and European Union report estimates that the reconstruction of Gaza will cost $71.4 billion over the next decade. The analysis indicates that $26.3 billion is needed within the first ...
U.S. Labor Secretary resigns after misconduct allegations
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned following allegations of misconduct, the White House announced on Monday. Her departure follows weeks of speculation regarding her behavior and...
Iran: no negotiations with US under pressure
Iranian parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States as long as Washington continues to issue threats. The message was shar...
Milieudefensie launches new climate lawsuit against Shell over oil and gas fields
Milieudefensie has launched a new climate lawsuit against Shell, demanding that the company stop drilling for new oil and gas fields. This legal action follows a recent appeal in a previous case where...
Erdogan promises stricter gun laws after shootings
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey will tighten firearm legislation following two recent school shootings. The new measures include stricter limits on gun ownership and increased pen...
Part of North without power after loud bang
A power outage hit several streets in Amsterdam-Noord, including Havikslaan, after a loud bang caused by a snapped underground electrical cable. Emergency services cordoned off the area while grid ope...
Rat poison put in baby food in attempt to extort German manufacturer
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jars was intentionally added as part of an extortion attempt against the German manufacturer. The Austrian police issued a public warning regarding the contaminated ...
Singer d4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old girl
American singer d4vd has been charged with first-degree murder by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office. He is suspected of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Russian protest artist Pavel Krisevich (25) denied entry to the Netherlands
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied a temporary visa to Russian protest artist and former political prisoner Pavel Krisevich. Consequently, his scheduled performance at the De Balie debat...
Three suspects released after stabbing in troubled Noardburgum
Three out of eight suspects arrested following a stabbing in the Friesland village of Noardburgum have been released from custody. The released individuals, originating from Westerwolde, Franeker, and...
Magyar invites Netanyahu, but wants him arrested
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar has stated that Hungary will honor International Criminal Court warrants, meaning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested upon entering the count...
Man from Drenthe confesses to Albert Heijn Zwanenburg robbery: 'Put under pressure'
A 19-year-old man from Meppel has confessed to an attempted armed robbery at an Albert Heijn supermarket in Zwanenburg on January 19. The suspect threatened a cashier with a survival knife, though the...
Night rescue on the North Sea: sailing yacht adrift among wind turbines
On Sunday night, the KNRM conducted a rescue operation for a sailing yacht that lost its steering 48 kilometers off the coast of IJmuiden. The vessel had become adrift and was floating among offshore ...
Venlo mayor shocked by girl's death in Blerick
The mayor of Venlo, Antoin Scholten, expressed his shock following the fatal stabbing of a young girl in Blerick. Scholten stated he is being kept informed by the police but will not provide further d...
Starmer 'accidentally' misled British Parliament over Mandelson
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer accidentally misled Parliament regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the ambassador to the United States. Downing Street clarified that Starmer was unawar...
New US-Iran talks on Wednesday
The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold a second round of negotiations in Pakistan this Wednesday. CNN reports that the meeting plans are still subject to change according to anonymous source...
Gerben van ’t Hek heard "never again" all around him. In a world full of fakes, independent journalism is more necessary than ever
Gerben van ’t Hek emphasizes the vital role of independent journalism in combating fake news, drawing parallels to the post-WWII era. He reflects on a film about the 1945 founding of the Aachener Ze...
Jan Donkers (1943-2026) loved the US, but he always remained a Northerner
Het Parool is looking for fans of Curaçao, Jordan and other countries going to the World Cup for the first time
Kallas: Middle East without war requires two-state solution
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated in Brussels that a two-state solution remains the most viable path to a peaceful Middle East, despite minimal progress in recent years. She urged both Israel...
Public Prosecution Service: Haarlem PE teacher had at least 32 victims of online sexual abuse
A 49-year-old gym teacher from Haarlem is accused of inducing at least 32 girls to perform indecent acts online. During the first public hearing at the Alkmaar court, the Public Prosecution Service de...
Japan warns of more quakes, lifts tsunami warning
The Japanese Meteorological Agency has warned of potential major earthquakes following a 7.7 magnitude tremor on Monday, noting a higher-than-normal risk of an 8.0 magnitude quake. While a tsunami war...
