World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Locals witness arrest of murder suspect: Fifteen men jumped on him
Police arrested a 36-year-old man in Nieuw-Vennep on Tuesday evening for the suspected murder of a woman whose body was found near the local train station. Witnesses at the busy Händelplein shopping ...
UN human rights chief urges Israel to scrap death penalty law
UN human rights chief Volker Türk has urged Israel to repeal its new death penalty law, calling it a violation of international human rights standards. Türk warned that the application of such a law...
President: Iran has 'necessary will' to end war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed a willingness to end conflicts with Israel and the United States during a conversation with EU Council President António Costa. He emphasized that Iran s...
Oil shortage in focus: nearly 9 million barrels per day short, prices to truly explode from mid-April
Brussels has warned that the Netherlands and Europe must significantly reduce oil and gas consumption due to a global shortage triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Experts estimate a def...
Stellantis recalls 700,000 vehicles worldwide
Automotive manufacturer Stellantis is recalling approximately 700,000 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk in the engine compartment. The issue involves a component that may short-circuit i...
Iran threatens attacks on major US tech companies
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack major American technology companies like Apple, Google, and Meta if more Iranian leaders are killed. The military group alleges that these firm...
Squatters of Russian property in Amsterdam South to leave voluntarily in six months: 'Good deal'
Man (36) arrested after death of woman (59) at Nieuw-Vennep station
A 36-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in connection with the death of a 59-year-old woman at the Nieuw-Vennep train station. The woman's body was discovered in the st...
Merz backtracks on remarks about Syrian refugees
Friedrich Merz has clarified his earlier comments regarding the return of Syrian refugees from Germany. After initially predicting that 80 percent of refugees would return to Syria within three years,...
Source: UN peacekeeper killed by Israeli fire
An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon was killed by Israeli fire on Sunday evening. A UN security source confirmed the incident to AFP, stating the casualty occ...
Gianni D. made violent threats and committed arson against family and a friend; prosecutors seek 3 years and mandatory psychiatric treatment
Wall Street rises on hope for end to war, oil prices also up
Wall Street stock markets rose on Tuesday following reports of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed a willingness to end the confrontatio...
Berendsen: Ukraine on clear course to EU membership
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen affirmed that Ukraine is on a clear path toward European Union membership following a collaborative conference in Breda. The event highlighted the partnership betw...
Women found dead in Oud-Zuid and Nieuw-Vennep were ABN Amro colleagues: Huge shock
Police are investigating a potential link between two ABN Amro employees who were found dead in Amsterdam and Nieuw-Vennep. While the death in Nieuw-Vennep has been confirmed as a crime, the cause of ...
Amsterdam made history: 25 years of marriage for everyone
Amsterdam is celebrating the 25th anniversary of legal same-sex marriage, with Mayor Femke Halsema officiating weddings for three same-sex couples at midnight on April 1st. Former Mayor Job Cohen, who...
Eindhoven terrorism suspect to remain in custody longer
A 21-year-old man from Eindhoven will remain in custody for an additional 14 days following his arrest on terrorism-related charges. He is suspected of inciting a terrorist offense and participating i...
Sjoerdsma allocates extra 6 million for aid to the Middle East
The Dutch government is allocating an additional 6 million euros for humanitarian aid to victims of the conflict in the Middle East. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma announced the funding on Tuesday, noting ...
Minor sentenced for planning terror attacks
A minor boy has been sentenced by a court in Leeuwarden for planning terrorist attacks against the Flemish Parliament in Brussels and a Dutch military airbase. The court imposed a three-month suspende...
Reduced sentences for German biker gang members over TikTok stabbing; Court: ‘Victims also played a role in escalation’
Two German motorcycle gang members received reduced prison sentences on appeal for a stabbing in Heemskerk triggered by a dispute on TikTok. The court sentenced the defendants to one and four years re...
Energy inflation rises further due to war: Pump prices remain high
Inflation rose to 2.7% in March, driven by higher energy prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn that this trend may continue, with inflation potentially exceeding 3% due to...
Iran denies missile attacks on Turkey and offers investigation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied allegations that Iran launched rocket attacks against Turkey. During a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Araghchi proposed a joint investigati...
King Charles to make state visit to US in late April
British King Charles will travel to the United States for a state visit in late April, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. The visit is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American indepen...
COC: The Netherlands must lead the way again on LGBTI+ rights
The LGBTQI+ advocacy group COC has called on the Dutch government and Parliament to ensure the Netherlands regains a global leadership position in human rights for the community. This appeal was made ...
Clumsy 19-year-old leaves DNA after planting explosive at Haarlem home: ‘It could have killed them’
Two suspects from Rotterdam face up to five years in prison for their involvement in fireworks bomb explosions that targeted two homes in Haarlem-North on November 3, 2024. The blasts caused significa...
Rico the Chilean sentenced to 13 years on appeal
The Dutch appeals court has sentenced 52-year-old Richard R., known as Rico the Chilean, to 13 years in prison for leading a criminal organization involved in assassinations, drug trafficking, and mon...
Costa calls Iranian president, urges end to attacks
EU Council President António Costa held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to demand an end to unacceptable attacks in the region. Costa urged Iran to practice restraint and priori...
Overfished mackerel further at risk: ‘Risk of total fishing ban’
European member states have set mackerel fishing quotas nearly double the levels recommended by scientists, leading to concerns over a potential population collapse. The North Sea Foundation warns tha...
Trump slams France for refusing planes for Israel
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized France for reportedly refusing to allow planes carrying military supplies for Israel to pass through its airspace. Trump expressed his frustration on Truth Socia...