World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Prime Minister sets March 24 for Danish parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that Denmark will hold parliamentary elections on March 24. She confirmed that she has formally requested the King to set the date for the national vote.
Prosecutors demand 13 years for Rico the Chilean on appeal
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 13-year prison sentence on appeal for Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, for leading a criminal organization involved in assassinations, drug traffick...
Norwegian WEF chief Brende resigns after investigation into Epstein ties
Former Norwegian minister Børge Brende is stepping down from his position as a top executive at the World Economic Forum. The resignation follows an internal investigation into Brende's past contacts...
Austria records 26 avalanche deaths this winter
A total of 26 people died in avalanches in Austria this winter, according to the Austrian Board for Alpine Safety. This figure represents a significant increase compared to previous years.
Iran-US negotiations resume in Geneva
The United States and Iran have resumed a third round of negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program in Geneva. The talks are being facilitated by mediators from Oman, as the two nations have not h...
Brussels confirms Orbán letter to President Costa
European Council President António Costa has received a letter from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a spokesperson confirmed. The contents of the letter have not been disclosed, and it remain...
Trial of Norwegian Crown Princess's son at midpoint: what has happened so far
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, has reached its midpoint with several women testifying about sexual violence and abuse. While Borg Høiby has admitted to some of ...
Captain August had to say goodbye to his ship of fools: ‘Who is really crazy here?’
After 35 years of sailing the world on the Azart, also known as the 'Ship of Fools,' Captain August Dirks was forced to part with his vessel in 2021 due to a serious illness. His story is now being sh...
Poland: Defense costs pale in comparison to trillions after Russian attack
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski warned that the cost of defending NATO's eastern flank against a Russian attack would reach hundreds of billions of euros. He emphasized that these potential cos...
Number of births in Japan falls for tenth consecutive year
Japan's birth rate has declined for the tenth consecutive year, remaining one of the lowest in the world. The country continues to face significant challenges associated with a shrinking and aging pop...
Hungary accuses Ukraine of anti-Hungarian policies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of anti-Hungarian policies in an open letter. Orbán called for Zelensky to change this approach and demanded ...
Premier De Wever announces air defense for Port of Antwerp
Belgian Premier Bart De Wever has announced that the Port of Antwerp will be equipped with a new NASAMS air defense system to protect against aircraft, drones, and missiles. The systems have already b...
Griekspoor beats Bublik to reach Dubai quarter-finals
Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai tennis tournament after defeating world number 10 Alexander Bublik on Wednesday. The victory secures Griekspoor a place...
Two friends start a guesthouse in Portugal with no experience: Another classic Ik Vertrek moment
US industry faces shortage of rare materials
The United States aviation and electronics industries are experiencing a growing shortage of rare materials necessary for manufacturing microchips and other components. Industry insiders report that t...
Sources to Politico: Better if Israel attacks Iran first
Senior advisors to President Donald Trump reportedly prefer that Israel conducts an initial strike against Iran before any direct US military intervention. This strategic preference was revealed by in...
Court of Appeal overturns one of Jimmy Lai's convictions
An appeals court in Hong Kong has overturned a fraud conviction against 78-year-old media mogul Jimmy Lai. The decision nullifies a previous ruling by a lower court regarding the tycoon's legal case.
‘Wopke Hoekstra, we are counting on you’: Brussels rules on sensitive abortion plan
The European Parliament in Brussels is set to vote on a controversial plan aimed at ensuring access to abortion care across all EU member states. This initiative has sparked significant debate and cou...
Rubio: US conducting own assessment of speedboat shooting near Cuba
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will conduct its own investigation into an incident where a speedboat from Florida was fired upon by Cuba. The statement was made d...
Cuba shoots dead four on US speedboat
The Cuban coast guard shot and killed four people on an American speedboat after they reportedly opened fire during an interception attempt. According to the Cuban Ministry of Interior, the incident o...
US allows Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba again
The United States has authorized Venezuela to resume oil sales to Cuba, provided the supplies benefit the Cuban people instead of the government in Havana. The U.S. Treasury Department described this ...
Prominent Democrat Larry Summers resigns from Harvard
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from his teaching position at Harvard University at the end of the current academic year. Harvard University has confirmed the departure, which...
Iceland brings forward EU referendum over Arctic tensions
Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir announced that a referendum on resuming European Union accession talks will be held in the coming months, significantly earlier than the originally pla...
Florida opens investigation into deaths on speedboat near Cuba
Florida state prosecutors have launched an investigation into a fatal shootout between the Cuban coast guard and a U.S. speedboat. While Cuban authorities claim four crew members were killed after ope...
British Speaker warned police of Mandelson flight risk
Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the British House of Commons, reportedly warned police that former minister Peter Mandelson planned to flee to the British Virgin Islands prior to his arrest. The tip-off occ...
Brussels divided over abortion access fund
The European Commission is set to decide on a proposal to improve abortion accessibility for women across Europe. Internal divisions within the Commission have left the outcome of the upcoming vote un...
Iran arrests well-known journalist Elaheh Mohammadi
PvdD and DENK accuse D66 of not standing up for Palestinians
Zelensky calls Trump to discuss further negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Donald Trump via telephone to discuss potential negotiations with Russia. Zelensky stated that preparations for a direct meeting involving himself, Tr...
Suriname President requests departure of 3 state company directors
Surinamese President Jennifer Simons has requested the resignation of three board members from state-owned enterprises following a scandal involving lucrative contracts. The controversy centers on the...