World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Schools in Mexico closed amid unrest after cartel leader's death
Schools across six Mexican states will remain closed on Monday following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. Gangs have caused significant unrest by blocking roa...
Venezuela releases 23 political prisoners
Venezuelan authorities released 23 political prisoners on Sunday under a new amnesty law introduced last Thursday. The human rights organization Foro Penal confirmed the releases, which are part of a ...
Reuters: U.S. task force helped track down cartel boss
An American taskforce provided intelligence that helped locate El Mencho, the leader of Mexico's Jalisco cartel. The drug kingpin was subsequently killed during a military raid on Sunday.
Kim Jong-un re-elected as leader of Workers' Party
North Korea's ruling Workers' Party has re-elected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary during a party congress. The announcement was made on Sunday by the state news agency KCNA.
Dutch Foreign Ministry tells citizens in Mexico to stay indoors after drug lord's death
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Dutch citizens in Mexico to stay indoors following the death of drug lord El Mencho. The killing of the drug kingpin by Mexican police on Sunday has tr...
Mexican Jalisco cartel leader killed in police raid
A high-ranking member of a drug cartel was killed during a raid by Mexican authorities in the state of Jalisco. The death of the cartel figure was confirmed by officials following initial reports from...
One Battle After Another wins six BAFTAs, I Swear surprises with acting award
The crime comedy 'One Battle After Another' emerged as the major winner at the BAFTA awards on Sunday, securing six trophies. The ceremony, which celebrates the best in British film, also featured a s...
Activists hang photo of Andrew in Louvre after arrest
Activists hung a photograph of former British Prince Andrew in the Louvre museum in Paris. The image depicts Andrew sitting in the back of a car following a lengthy police interrogation that took plac...
Over 200 prisoners in Venezuela on hunger strike for amnesty law
More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have launched a hunger strike to demand their release. The protest follows the recent implementation of a new amnesty law in the country.
Hundreds join Ukraine solidarity march: 'Attention must not fade away'
Approximately 300 people gathered at Amsterdam's Museumplein for a solidarity march to support Ukraine and advocate for continued international attention and military aid. The demonstration, which mov...
Travel ban in New York due to approaching winter storm
A temporary travel ban will take effect in New York City starting tonight due to an approaching winter storm. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the measure during a press conference to address the weathe...
USA and Canada deliver promised spectacle in ice hockey final on an emotional afternoon in Milan
The United States defeated Canada in overtime to win their first Olympic ice hockey title since 1980 during a high-stakes final in Milan. Goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck delivered an exceptional performa...
Syria closes Al-Hol ISIS camp
Syrian authorities have officially closed the Al-Hol camp, which previously housed family members of suspected Islamic State fighters. The closure follows the removal of the final prisoners from the f...
Iran foreign minister expects solution in talks with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated there is a good chance for a diplomatic solution to the nuclear conflict with the United States. Araqchi is expected to meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff i...
FT: Russia to supply portable missile systems to Iran
Russia and Iran have signed a secret arms deal worth 500 million euros for the delivery of portable Verba missile systems and launch units. According to the Financial Times, the agreement was finalize...
Levy chaos caused by one man with one pen
Businesses trading with the United States are facing significant uncertainty following rapid and frequent changes to U.S. import tariffs over a single weekend. These fluctuations have caused widesprea...
War veterans hold up a mirror at Dam Square
War veterans gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam to show support for Ukraine and demonstrate unity against Putin's actions. The event aimed to hold a mirror to Dutch society, reminding citizens that t...
Greenland Premier on Trump's hospital ship: no thanks
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has declined an offer from US President Donald Trump to send a hospital ship to the territory. Nielsen stated that Greenland does not require external ...
Iran protests flare up again at universities
For the second consecutive day, students in Iran held anti-government protests at universities in Tehran and other cities. Social media footage showed demonstrators calling for the release of politica...
Why not for peace?
The New Start nuclear weapons treaty between the United States and Russia expired on Thursday, February 5, without being replaced by a new agreement. It currently appears unlikely that a successor tre...
Secret Service kills man attempting to enter Mar-a-Lago
Secret Service agents shot and killed a man in his twenties after he attempted to enter a secure area at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. The incident occurred during the night between Saturday and S...
Arrests during disruption of US ambassador's speech in Nijmegen
Police arrested nine XR Justice Now activists for disrupting a speech by US Ambassador Joe Popolo during the annual commemoration of the bombardment of Nijmegen. The protesters were detained for distu...
Jewish Hélène sees father in old video footage before he was taken away by the Nazis
The documentary 'De kinderen van de Jodenboerderij' tells the story of a farm in Haarlemmermeer where the Boogaard family sheltered approximately 300 Jewish children during World War II. It features s...
Trump, ice hockey and the biggest final of the Games grip our man in Milan
Maarten Kolsloot is reporting on the Winter Olympics from Milan, covering both major events and side stories for the newspaper. His updates include various topics such as ice hockey and the primary fi...
Hundreds join Amsterdam protest march against war in Ukraine
Approximately 300 to 400 people participated in a protest march in Amsterdam to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The demonstrators marched from Museumplein to Dam Square to...
Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia over oil pipeline
Hungary has announced it will block the European Commission's 20th sanctions package against Russia unless Ukraine reopens a critical oil pipeline. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Foreign Minister PÃ...
France summons US ambassador over activist's murder
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that he will summon U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner over comments the diplomat made regarding the murder of a French far-right activist last wee...
Schoof: those were two weeks of absolute top-level sport
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof praised the national team’s performance following the conclusion of the Winter Olympics, calling the event a celebration of elite sport. The Netherlands achieved its...
Skeleton of Saint Francis displayed 800 years after his death
The skeleton of Saint Francis of Assisi will be publicly displayed starting this Sunday at the Franciscan monastery in Assisi for the first time in 800 years. The exhibition runs until March 22 and is...
Iran: New talks with US in March over nuclear program
Iran and the United States are set to resume negotiations regarding the Iranian nuclear program in early March, with officials indicating a potential for a preliminary agreement. Iranian Foreign Minis...