World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
UN demands clarity from US on bombing of school in Iran
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk is demanding that the United States clarify its potential involvement in a bombing of an Iranian school that reportedly killed at least 150 people. Military investig...
Chancellor Merz warns of Iranian state collapse
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that a prolonged conflict against Iran could lead to the collapse of its state institutions and Syrian-style chaos. He stated that such instability would ha...
Brussels calls Zelensky's threat to Orbán unacceptable
The European Commission has labeled threats made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as "unacceptable." A spokesperson emphasized that no threats s...
Trump: Only deal with Iran is unconditional surrender
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he is only willing to negotiate a deal with Iran if the country agrees to an unconditional surrender. Trump emphasized that while the terms are ...
Oil agency not yet planning to tap reserves: 'Temporary disruption'
The International Energy Agency (IEA) currently has no plans to release oil reserves despite rising energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The agency attributes the situation to seri...
Canadian Prime Minister seeks to strengthen cooperation with Japan
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to strengthen defense cooperation and economic security with Japan during a visit to Tokyo on Friday. The meeting is part of an international tour aimed at ...
Limburg maintains opposition to new Iron Rhine railway line
The province of Limburg maintains its opposition to a new freight rail connection, known as the Iron Rhine, between Belgium and Germany through Dutch territory. Local authorities argue that the enviro...
Emirates resumes daily flights from Dubai to Schiphol starting Saturday
Emirates will resume daily flights from Dubai to dozens of destinations, including Schiphol Airport, starting this Saturday. The service was previously suspended due to regional tensions in the Middle...
Israeli Air Force destroys Khamenei's underground bunker
The Israeli Air Force destroyed the underground bunker of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday morning. This military operation was reported by the army via The Times of Isra...
EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats
The European Commission has suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats to the Schengen area, requiring them to obtain visas for entry. This measure is a response to ongoing violations of democr...
Newspaper: Russia helps Iran locate American targets
According to The Washington Post, Russia is assisting Iran in locating and targeting U.S. military assets, including warships and aircraft. Sources describe the intelligence sharing as an extensive op...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess admits to choking ex
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, confessed in an Oslo court to attempting to strangle his ex-girlfriend. The confession occurred during a trial in which he faces a t...
Iran threatens attacks in Iraq's Kurdish region
On Friday, Tehran threatened to attack all facilities in the Kurdish region of Iraq. The warning was issued in response to the possibility of militants gaining access to Iran through that territory.
Beemster cheese voted world's best: 'Aged, but smooth'
The Dutch cheese Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was named the best cheese in the world at a competition held in Wisconsin, USA. It secured the top title after competing against more than 3,300 other entrie...
Cyprus eyes NATO again after Iranian attacks
Cyprus is reconsidering its application for NATO membership following drone attacks launched by Iran. President Nikos Christodoulides expressed strong interest in joining the alliance, stating that an...
EU Commissioner: EU must boost missile defense production
EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has called for the European Union to significantly increase its production of anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic missiles. He stated that this is urgent due to the Irani...
Russia issues threats over nuclear weapons in Finland
The Kremlin has warned of potential consequences if Finland allows nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory. This statement follows Finland's announcement that it intends to lift its current b...
Global drug and money laundering network dismantled, 15 arrests
An international law enforcement operation known as Operation Candy has dismantled a global drug smuggling and money laundering network, leading to fifteen arrests. Europol reported the seizure of 1,2...
Depositions released of 'Epstein girl' accusing Trump
The U.S. Department of Justice has released transcripts of police interviews with a woman who alleges she was raped by Donald Trump when she was a minor. These documents were previously excluded from ...
Barbara de Loor reaches career peak in the snow of Inzell
This article looks back at the historical world speed skating title won by Barbara de Loor in Inzell, marking it as the highlight of her professional career. The retrospective is part of a weekly seri...
British police arrest four men for spying for Iran
British police have arrested four men on suspicion of conducting espionage for Iran. Six other individuals were also detained for allegedly assisting a criminal in connection with the investigation.
Hungarian PM stops transport to Ukraine over pipeline
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that he is halting the transport of essential goods to Ukraine. This move is a retaliatory measure against Ukraine's decision to block the supply o...
Netherlands wants to join mission near Iran: is it consistent with international law?
The Dutch government is considering participating in a mission involving Iran, prompting discussions about its legality under international law. This debate focuses on the justification for military a...
Israel carries out ‘large-scale’ series of attacks on Beirut
The Israeli military conducted a series of large-scale airstrikes on Beirut between Thursday night and Friday morning. These attacks targeted infrastructure in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese cap...
Eventful skating year was a major life lesson for Joy Beune: 'I've had to take a lot'
Dutch speed skater Joy Beune reflects on a challenging and eventful year as she prepares to defend her title at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships. Despite the unusual timing of the compet...
Iranian army announces expansion of retaliatory attacks
The Iranian army has announced an expansion of its retaliatory attacks, warning that the enemy will face more intensive and large-scale operations in the coming days. The statement was issued by the K...
Portugal fined millions for failing to protect Iberian species
Portugal has been fined millions of euros for failing to adequately protect thousands of unique animal and plant species, including the gold-striped salamander and the Iberian wolf. Despite having yea...
Choose your occupier: Russia, America, or China?
On March 10, former generals Peter van Uhm and Mart de Kruif will host a live event to discuss the geopolitical influence of Russia, the United States, and China. Accompanied by Eastern Europe expert ...
Trump considers US ground troops in Iran a waste of time
US President Donald Trump stated that sending ground troops to Iran is currently a waste of time. His comments follow a warning from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that any such invasion woul...
US states sue over new Trump tariffs
A group of 24 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's recently imposed 10% import tariffs. The states argue that the president is acting unlawfully by ignoring a previous ruli...