World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Code red to affect over three-quarters of French population on Thursday
France has expanded its red alert for extreme heat to 72 departments on Thursday, affecting more than three-quarters of the country's population. This represents an increase of 14 departments compared...
Jonna van de Velde leaves Ajax for Hoffenheim
Increased risk of wildfires in almost all of the Netherlands
Persistent heat and drought have led to an increased risk of wildfires across nearly all of the Netherlands. On Wednesday, the fire department elevated the warning status to phase 2 for twelve additio...
'Berry Bantam' on World Cup opponent Tunisia: "Piece of cake, we'll beat them 4-0"
Residents of Haarlem's Bantamstraat, including local reporter Berry Hendriks, are optimistic about the Dutch national team's final group match against Tunisia, predicting a 4-0 win. Despite the 1:00 A...
Netherlands train with fit squad for final group match against Tunisia
The Dutch national football team has begun its final training session with a fully fit 26-player squad before their World Cup match against Tunisia. Manager Ronald Koeman oversaw the session held in K...
Heavy rain expected in Kansas City during Oranje fan celebrations
Fans of the Dutch national football team in Kansas City are expected to encounter poor weather conditions on Thursday, including potential heavy rain and thunderstorms. Light rain is forecast to begin...
Former Deputy Prime Minister Kajsa Ollongren appointed top EEAS official in Brussels
Former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS). The announcement was made by ...
Czech President allowed by Constitutional Court to attend NATO summit
The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that President Petr Pavel must be included in the national delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. This decision overturns a previous move by the Cz...
WHO: Global Ebola risk remains low
The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the global risk of Ebola remains low following a confirmed case in France on Wednesday. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus maintains this asses...
Haarlem man on trial for stalking young women: ‘I have 80 women, you will be the 81st’
A 37-year-old man from Haarlem is on trial for stalking and threatening two young women with disturbing notes left at their homes. The notes contained threats of torture and claims of being a hitman, ...
Weeronline: officially warmest June 24 ever recorded
On Wednesday, June 24, the Netherlands recorded its warmest temperature for that date since records began in 1901. The temperature in De Bilt reached 32.8 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record...
Israel reports airstrike on Hezbollah members in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in southern Lebanon targeting two Hezbollah members. According to the IDF, the individuals posed a threat to Israeli troops operating in the area...
Documents: ICC watchdog calls for dismissal of chief prosecutor
An internal watchdog for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has recommended the dismissal of chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into sexual misconduct. The advisor...
21 years in prison for killing woman with dog chain
A court in The Hague has sentenced 39-year-old Paul V. to 21 years in prison for the murder of his ex-partner, Laura, in January 2024. The court ruled that V. strangled the victim with a dog chain, re...
Group of 42 Gazans arrives in the Netherlands
A group of 42 Palestinians with work or study visas arrived in the Netherlands after being assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to leave the Gaza Strip. The evacuation follows rulings from the ...
Review: Soldier’s Bones is a cinematic tribute to a war journalist and his suppressed revelation
Silent Rebellion is a coming-of-age story in a stifling Swiss village: ‘A state can be neutral, an individual cannot’
EU proposes mission to train Lebanese troops
The European Union's diplomatic service has proposed a three-year mission to train and advise the Lebanese armed forces. According to a document seen by Reuters, European military personnel would prov...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess to remain in custody for coming weeks
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, will remain in custody for the next several weeks after his lawyer announced he will not appeal the detention order. A court will reassess ...
Shipbuilder Damen loses multi-billion contract to German rival
The German government has canceled an 18 billion euro contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval for the construction of six frigates. Instead, the German Ministry of Defense has decided to award the...
Injured woman found in bushes near Muiderpoort station, police seek identity
An unconscious, injured woman was discovered in the bushes near Muiderpoort station in Amsterdam-Oost on Tuesday evening. Police suspect she was the victim of a crime and are currently working to iden...
Inspiration from around the world: ways to cool down you might not have thought of
This article explores five global cooling strategies to help manage high temperatures, which have been evaluated by thermophysiologist Hein Daanen. The recommended techniques include methods used by U...
Utrecht University grants scholarships to seven students from Gaza
Utrecht University has awarded scholarships to seven students from Gaza, allowing them to pursue their studies at the institution. The university confirmed on its website that all seven students have ...
How Michiel de Ruyter once helped the Netherlands to victory over Tunisia
The Netherlands is set to play a football match against Tunisia at 1:00 AM, a time when most residents of Amsterdam are expected to be asleep. The article draws a historical parallel between the upcom...
First Ebola case confirmed in France following DRC outbreak
A doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been confirmed as the first Ebola case in France since the latest outbreak. The health ministry reported that the physician...
Code orange in effect for much of the Netherlands due to extreme heat
A code orange weather warning for extreme heat went into effect across a large part of the Netherlands at midday on Tuesday. The alert, which was previously announced on Monday, is expected to remain ...
Car completely burnt out on N205 near Hoofddorp, road temporarily closed
A passenger car caught fire on the N205 near Hoofddorp on Wednesday morning, leading to a temporary closure of the road. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Shallow groundwater contaminated in far more places than expected
Shallow groundwater in the Netherlands is contaminated with pollutants such as pesticides, medicines, and PFAS in significantly more locations than previously estimated. These findings, reported by th...
Iran calls deal with US 'declaration of American defeat'
Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has described a preliminary agreement with the United States as a 'declaration of American defeat.' This statement directly contradicts President Donald Trump'...
