World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Lawyer for Koert H. pleads for acquittal in Arnhem fire case
The lawyer for 58-year-old Koert H. has requested an acquittal in the case concerning a major fire in downtown Arnhem that occurred last March. Defense counsel Rogier Stam argued that there is a lack ...
British PM seeks to further strengthen ties with EU
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to further strengthen ties with the European Union through a cooperation summit scheduled for later this year. The initiative focuses on enhanci...
CDA also critical of quick reversal of UNRWA funding cuts
The Dutch coalition party CDA has voiced criticism regarding Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma's plan to reverse budget cuts for UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. The minister intends to restore ...
Widow of Rotterdam murder victim: husband’s life snatched away
Sendric S., 25, is standing trial for three murders committed in the Rotterdam-IJsselmonde neighborhood, including the fatal shooting of an 81-year-old man in January 2023. During the proceedings, the...
Fear in Nieuw-Vennep after murder of 59-year-old woman at train station, police conduct further investigation
A 59-year-old woman from Haarlemmermeer was found dead at a parking lot near the Nieuw-Vennep train station, prompting a murder investigation. The incident has caused significant shock and fear within...
Terrorism investigation into explosive at Bank of America in Paris
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have launched an investigation into a suspected terrorist conspiracy following an attempted attack in Paris. An explosive device was discovered over the weekend at a ...
'He is a great danger to society': Amsterdam man convicted of murdering ex in Spaarnwoude remains in custody
A 44-year-old man from Amsterdam will remain in custody while appealing his 20-year prison sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Spaarnwoude. The court determined that the suspect, who has b...
'World keeper' André Krul finally cleared to play in Brazilian do-or-die battle
Goalkeeper André Krul has finally received his work permit to compete in Brazil after months of delays involving his transfer from Senegal. Although he missed the first three matches of the season, K...
Opposition outraged by D66 minister Sjoerdsma’s ‘incomprehensible’ deal and ‘ruse’
Dutch opposition parties have expressed anger over a plan by Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma to provide millions in aid to the Palestinian organization UNRWA. This move follows a previous agreement to cance...
Funcaps owners sentenced to three years in prison on appeal in Belgium
Two Dutch owners of the webshop Funcaps have been sentenced to three years in prison, with half the term suspended, by an appeals court in Antwerp, Belgium. The court ruled that the individuals import...
Divorced Japanese parents can share child custody for the first time
Japan has introduced a new law allowing divorced parents to share joint custody of their children for the first time. Previously, Japan was one of the few countries where custody was exclusively grant...
Trump ‘seriously considering’ leaving NATO
U.S. President Donald Trump told The Telegraph that he is strongly considering withdrawing the United States from NATO. He cited a lack of support from other member nations regarding the conflict with...
Game Over! Three more fraud suspects identified, victims in Den Helder and Katwijk
The police operation 'Game Over?!' has led to the identification of three new suspects linked to fraud cases in Den Helder and Katwijk. These individuals are suspected of involvement in two incidents ...
Five seriously injured in fight at Schiphol hotel, British man (22) arrested
Five people were seriously injured during a fight at a hotel at Schiphol airport on Sunday evening. A 22-year-old British national was arrested by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee following the inci...
Rotterdam murder suspect: I shot on orders from voices
Sendric S., a 25-year-old suspect in three murders in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, testified in court that he heard voices commanding him to kill. The suspect claimed the shootings on December 21, 2024, wer...
Star chef Nick Bril receives suspended sentence for fleeing after running over intern
Dutch celebrity chef Nick Bril has been sentenced to a twelve-month suspended prison sentence by a court in Antwerp. The ruling follows a 2024 incident where Bril ran over his assistant cook, Joe Clar...
Person injured in Haarlem house fire, victim taken to hospital
A person was injured and transported to the hospital following a house fire in an apartment building on Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem on Monday morning. Emergency services arrived at the scene around ...
High interest in Florida for planned Artemis II moon mission
The planned Artemis II moon mission launch from the Kennedy Space Center is drawing significant crowds to Florida's Cocoa Beach. This historic ten-day mission will see the SLS rocket and Orion spacecr...
Person seriously injured in Haarlem house fire
A person was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital following a house fire on Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem on Wednesday morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, but the cause of t...
Dangerous consumer products cause 80 deaths a day in Europe
Dangerous consumer products, including exploding appliances and defective items, cause approximately 80 deaths daily across Europe. Research highlights that these hazards also pose significant risks t...
Not a matter of climate nagging: shut down gas stations as soon as possible
The ongoing conflicts involving the United States, Israel, Iran, Russia, and Ukraine have triggered a rise in fuel prices, highlighting the urgent need to reduce global dependency on oil and gas. This...
Large fire at Kuwait airport following Iranian drone attack
An Iranian drone attack targeted fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, causing a large-scale fire. Kuwait's state news agency, KUNA, reported that no casualties resulted from the incident.
Vance releases book about his Catholic faith
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has announced the release of a new book titled "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith," which explores his personal journey with the Catholic faith. The book is schedule...
Trump claims he would end Iran war within two or three weeks
US President Donald Trump stated during a White House press conference that he expects the United States to finish its conflict with Iran very soon. He claimed the situation would be resolved within t...
Trump likely to attend Supreme Court in person Wednesday
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will likely attend the Supreme Court in person this Wednesday. The visit is intended for a case concerning birthright citizenship.
Denzel Dumfries red card leads to worthless test for Netherlands against Ecuador
The Dutch national football team played a 1-1 draw against Ecuador in a friendly match that offered little insight for manager Ronald Koeman's World Cup selection. Following an early red card for Denz...
Pro-Iranian fighter arrested for kidnapping US journalist
A pro-Iranian fighter has been arrested following the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, Iraq. The U.S. State Department confirmed the arrest of the individual involved in ...
Foreign journalist kidnapped in Iraq
A foreign journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, by unidentified individuals. The Iraqi Ministry of Interior reported that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the abduction. Auth...
UN: At least 70 killed in Haiti gang violence
At least 70 people were killed in gang violence in Haiti over the weekend, according to a United Nations official. The attacks took place in several locations within the Petite-Rivière-de-l’Artibon...
US judge temporarily halts White House ballroom construction
A US judge has temporarily halted a $400 million project to build a ballroom at the White House. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by a non-profit organization against the construction project cham...