World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Injuries in collision at US airport LaGuardia
A collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport left four people injured. The casualties include the pilot and co-pilot, who are reported to be serious...
Police display identifiable photos of fraud suspects on roadside billboards and social media
Code yellow in North Holland due to locally dense fog
The KNMI issued a code yellow weather warning for North Holland on Monday morning due to dense local fog. The foggy conditions are expected to impact visibility and potentially cause delays for traffi...
Even better if this obligation also applied to men's football
FIFA has introduced a new regulation for women's football requiring at least one female coach, either as a head coach or assistant, to be present on the team bench. This rule is designed to increase f...
Ambulances of Jewish organization set on fire in London
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish organization were set on fire in North London on Sunday night. British police are investigating the arson as an antisemitic hate crime.
79 fraud and scam suspects shown recognizably
Dutch police have released recognizable images of 79 suspects involved in bank helpdesk fraud and scams after they failed to turn themselves in during a two-week grace period. The initiative follows t...
UN: Earth retained record amount of heat in 2025
The World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations reported that the Earth retained a record amount of heat in 2025. The agency warned that the consequences of this warming could persist for ...
Israeli military: large-scale attacks on Tehran
The Israeli military (IDF) announced it launched a series of large-scale airstrikes against Tehran on Monday morning. According to military officials, the operation specifically targeted infrastructur...
Chaos over asbestos toys: warnings everywhere, no clear overview
A rise in product warnings for toys containing asbestos has created confusion across Europe due to inconsistent reporting standards between different countries. The central European system designed to...
Paris mayor: City will never be far-right
Left-wing candidate Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected as the mayor of Paris after defeating conservative former minister Rachida Dati. His victory ensures the continuation of socialist party governa...
19-year-old Thom from Bennebroek jumps into Leidsevaart without hesitation after car plunges into water: 'It was a kind of reflex'
Nineteen-year-old Thom van Stormbroek jumped into the cold Leidsevaart canal on Sunday evening to rescue a woman whose car had driven into the water. His quick actions allowed the woman to escape the ...
Slovenians limited to 50 liters of fuel per day
Slovenia has introduced a temporary 50-liter daily fuel limit for motorists due to shortages at gas stations. The supply issues are driven by high demand from Italian and Austrian drivers taking advan...
Iranians protest on Dam Square against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and bombs
Iranian protesters gathered on Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate against the Iranian regime, the crown prince, and military intervention. The demonstrators expressed oppositio...
Exit poll: PM Golob's liberal party narrowly the largest in Slovenia
According to exit polls, Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement has narrowly won the parliamentary elections in Slovenia. The party was in a close race against the right-wing populist ...
Spot the differences between this Belgian and Dutch gas station
Dutch gas stations near the border are facing financial hardship as thousands of motorists travel to Belgium daily for cheaper fuel. While Dutch pumps remain empty, queues are forming just a few kilom...
Vehicle in water at Leidsevaart in Bennebroek, bystander rushes to help
A vehicle ended up in the water at the Leidsevaart in Bennebroek on Sunday evening around 6:50 PM. Emergency services responded to the scene and categorized the incident as a medium water accident.
Car ends up underwater in Bennebroek
A car ended up completely submerged in the water in Bennebroek on Wednesday evening, prompting bystanders to jump in and rescue the driver. The victim was reported to be in stable condition after bein...
With every bomb falling in the Middle East, an environmental disaster unfolds
The ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States against Iran has caused a significant environmental crisis within its first three weeks. Over four hundred environmental incidents have been...
Dozens protest for Iran at US consulate on Museumplein: We don't want your war
Dozens of protesters gathered at the US Consulate on Museumplein and at Dam Square in Amsterdam to demonstrate against US and Israeli military involvement in the Middle East. Participants called for a...
What an upset! Telstar embarrasses leaders PSV for the second time this season
Telstar achieved a major upset by defeating league leaders PSV 3-1, capitalizing on a red card for PSV's Anass Salah-Eddine. This defeat prevents PSV from securing the championship title in their upco...
Injury to Ajax defender Tomiyasu not as bad as feared
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu's injury sustained during the match against Feyenoord is less severe than initially feared. Manager Óscar García expects Tomiyasu to be available for the Japanese nat...
Large meningococcal outbreak in England no reason for panic in the Netherlands
A meningococcal outbreak in the United Kingdom has caused concern after the deaths of two young people, leading to long queues for vaccinations. Experts state there is currently no reason for panic in...
Mega MRI scanner to become world's most powerful and detect diseases like dementia much earlier
The world's strongest MRI scanner, featuring a 14 Tesla magnet, is being built in Nijmegen as a joint project between Dutch academic hospitals and universities. This advanced technology aims to detect...
Hundreds protest in central Amsterdam against war in Iran
Between 200 and 300 people gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on Sunday to protest against the ongoing conflict in Iran. The demonstration was organized by the International Foundation for Iranian Wo...
Police receive about ten tips on shooting of Iranian
Dutch police have received approximately ten tips regarding the investigation into the shooting of a police employee of Iranian origin in Schoonhoven. A spokesperson confirmed the tips on Sunday but d...
Two traffic accidents in quick succession on Amsterdamseweg in Velsen-Zuid
Two separate traffic accidents occurred shortly after each other on the Amsterdamseweg in Velsen-Zuid on Sunday. Each of the incidents involved two vehicles.
Trump: ICE agents to help at airports starting Monday
US President Donald Trump announced that ICE agents will begin assisting with airport security starting Monday. This decision follows ongoing congressional debates regarding funding for the Department...
Belgium commemorates terror attacks of 10 years ago
Belgium commemorated the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport and a metro station. The 2016 bombings resulted in 35 deaths and left hundreds of people injured.
Settlers set fires in West Bank villages
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the attacks, which occurred followin...
Young burglar (18) arrested after overnight car break-in in Hoofddorp
An 18-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a car burglary on Etta Palmstraat in Hoofddorp. The suspect, who has no fixed address, was taken into custody by police at approximatel...