World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Global politics with Amsterdam taxpayer money
The Amsterdam municipal government is criticized for frequently engaging in international political issues using local taxpayer funds. This practice reportedly occurs with predictable regularity from ...
Clinton: If I knew what Epstein was doing, I would have reported him myself
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton testified before a House of Representatives committee, asserting he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual misconduct. Clinton stated that he would have person...
Former President Clinton testifies on Epstein ties
Former US President Bill Clinton is testifying before a House of Representatives committee regarding his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Although Clinton's name has appeared in multiple...
One dead and several injured after tram derailment in Milan
A tram derailed in Milan, Italy, resulting in one death and approximately twenty injuries. Local police confirmed the casualty count following the incident.
NASA changes moon landing program
NASA has announced changes to its lunar program to enhance safety following a series of technical issues. The revised schedule aims for the first human moon landing since 1972 to occur in 2028 at the ...
Israeli court suspends ban on 37 aid organizations in Gaza
The Israeli Supreme Court has temporarily suspended a ban that required 37 aid organizations to cease operations in the Gaza Strip. The organizations had previously been ordered by the Israeli governm...
UK temporarily withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran
The United Kingdom is temporarily withdrawing its diplomatic staff from Iran due to regional security risks and safety concerns. Consular assistance will be provided remotely while the UK maintains a ...
European Commission implements Mercosur deal without parliamentary consent
The European Commission is implementing the Mercosur trade treaty without the consent of the European Parliament. This move signals the Commission's urgency to establish trade ties with the South Amer...
IAEA: Iran stored highly enriched uranium in Isfahan
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that Iran stored highly enriched uranium in an underground facility in Isfahan. This site was previously targeted by US and Israeli airstrikes in ...
Pakistan reports 22 airstrikes on Afghanistan, 274 killed
The Pakistani military conducted 22 air strikes on targets in Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 274 Taliban fighters or terrorists. Additionally, Pakistani forces reported the capture of eightee...
Belgium abolishes anonymous sperm donation
Belgium is ending mandatory anonymity for sperm donors following a decision by the country's Council of Ministers. The new legislation aims to make it easier for donor-conceived children to access inf...
Zelensky invites Slovak PM Fico to Kyiv for energy talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Kyiv to discuss their ongoing dispute regarding energy supplies. The invitation follows a phone call between the...
Chaos over US import tariffs, but limited impact on the Netherlands
New US import tariffs are expected to have a generally favorable impact on the Netherlands, with some exports potentially becoming cheaper. However, certain sectors like beer brewing and horse trading...
Japan maintains male-only succession
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed in parliament that the imperial throne will remain restricted to male descendants. This decision aligns with a 2021 expert panel recommendation that de...
Dutchman claims responsibility for defacing Churchill statue in London
A Dutch activist using the pseudonym Olax Outis has claimed responsibility for defacing the Winston Churchill statue in London with spray paint. The 38-year-old previously targeted the British Embassy...
Son of Norwegian crown princess to remain in custody longer
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in custody after his preliminary detention expires on Monday. Additionally, a restraining order preventing him from cont...
US Embassy in Israel tells staff wanting to leave: go today
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has authorized embassy staff in Jerusalem to leave Israel due to heightening regional tensions. He urged those wishing to depart to do so by Friday.
Glassblowing in the forest
The article describes a game set in the Black Forest of southern Germany, highlighting the region's historical glassblowing community that has existed since the Middle Ages. The industry flourished du...
Economic concerns leave wine glasses half-empty in Germany
Wine consumption in Germany decreased significantly over the past year. This decline is attributed to consumers being more frugal as a result of the country's faltering economy.
Iran: US must drop excessive demands
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged the United States to drop its "excessive demands" to reach a diplomatic agreement. The call followed talks between delegations from both countries hel...
Local ceasefire for repairs at Ukrainian nuclear power plant
A local ceasefire has been established around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to allow for the repair of damaged cables. The facility has been under Russian control since shortly after...
Ozzy Osbourne receives posthumous BRIT Award
Ozzy Osbourne will be posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this Saturday's BRIT Awards in recognition of his impact on international rock music. The ceremony will also include a s...
Megan Thee Stallion to make Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge
American artist Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical starting in late March. She is set to perform the role of Harold Zidler for a limited eight-week engagemen...
Greens win in Labour stronghold, fresh blow for Starmer
The Green Party won a by-election in the Gorton and Denton constituency near Manchester, a traditional Labour stronghold. The Labour Party fell to third place behind Nigel Farage's Reform UK, marking ...
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghan Taliban
The Pakistani Minister of Defense declared an "open war" against the Afghan Taliban government following several days of cross-border attacks. Both neighboring countries have been engaged in deadly mi...
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Melania to chair UN Security Council meeting next week
Melania Trump will preside over a United Nations Security Council meeting next week, marking the first time a First Lady has held such a position. Her office stated that she will use the session to em...
Negotiators in Geneva call Zelensky after talks
US and Ukrainian delegations met in Geneva on Thursday to discuss diplomatic negotiations. Following the session, the delegations consulted with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who noted a strong willin...
Iran summons Dutch ambassador over Starlink in luggage
The Iranian government has summoned Dutch Ambassador Emiel de Bont to address the discovery of prohibited items in an embassy staff member's luggage. The incident involved the transport of a Starlink ...
Kansas revokes driver's licenses and birth certificates of trans people
The US state of Kansas has invalidated the driver's licenses and birth certificates of more than a thousand transgender individuals who had updated their gender markers. A new law that took effect on ...