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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Ambassador: Jetten at private dinner with Trump and royal couple
Premier Rob Jetten will join King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima for a private dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump in Washington D.C. The American ambassador to the Netherlan...
Teen arrested after overnight burglary in Hoofddorp thanks to alert neighbor
A 19-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a residential burglary on Nienke van Hichtumstraat in Hoofddorp. The arrest was made possible after an alert neighbor reported the incid...
Israel accelerates demolition of Lebanese homes in frontline villages
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to accelerate the demolition of Lebanese houses in frontline villages. The Israeli government state...
Defense Ministry to hire over 1,000 for drone units
The Dutch army plans to integrate drone and counter-drone units into all its combat divisions, necessitating the recruitment of 1,000 to 1,200 new personnel. Chief of Defense Onno Eichelsheim announce...
Willemien Ruygrok (1951 - 2025): Resolute with a very soft heart
Willemien Ruygrok, a dedicated advocate who passed away in December 2025, was known for her commitment to human rights. Throughout her life, she worked to advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, w...
Police seize more than 3 tons of cocaine, eight arrested
Dutch police seized 3,223 kilograms of cocaine and arrested eight suspects following a discovery on Friday. A portion of the drugs was found in a van near Papendrecht, while the majority was hidden in...
Anti-racism demonstration warns of new fascism: 'What was written in 1939 still applies today'
Thousands of people gathered in Amsterdam on Saturday for a demonstration against racism and discrimination. The protest primarily focused on warning against the rise of fascism, drawing parallels to ...
Analysis: US Patriot missile involved in Bahrain explosion
An expert analysis reviewed by Reuters suggests that a U.S. Patriot missile was likely involved in a March 9 explosion in Bahrain that injured dozens of civilians. Although Bahrain and Washington prev...
Oil companies also fighting for scarce oil and gas
Oil companies like Shell are facing intense competition to secure scarce oil and gas supplies. Industry leaders highlight that they are currently navigating significant logistical challenges to ensure...
Driver freed after almost two hours following single-vehicle crash in Southeast
A driver was hospitalized after being trapped for nearly two hours following a single-vehicle accident on the Abcouderstraatweg in Amsterdam-Zuidoost early Wednesday morning. Firefighters performed a ...
New attacks on Israel, damage and casualties reported
Israel has reported new missile attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, resulting in at least one fatality in the northern part of the country. While Israeli media stated that multiple Iranian missiles were ...
Over 500 hours of near-total internet shutdown in Iran
Iran has experienced a near-total internet blockade for more than 500 hours, according to internet watchdog Netblocks. The government has severed international connections and restricted domestic serv...
Jan (78) dies while snorkeling on holiday in Egypt
78-year-old Jan Lenderink passed away from heart failure while snorkeling in the Red Sea during a vacation in Egypt with his partner and her family. His sudden death has turned the holiday into a trag...
UAE and Saudi Arabia report Iranian missile and drone attacks
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reported incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran on Sunday. While the UAE activated its air defense systems, Saudi Arabia confirmed that one missile was ...
Car on its side after crashing into tree in Cruquius, driver taken to hospital
A driver was injured late Saturday night after crashing into a tree on Oude Kruisweg in Cruquius. The collision caused the vehicle to flip onto its side, and the driver was subsequently transported to...
LIVE Eredivisie | Championship party in Velsen-Zuid: Will PSV manage to beat Telstar this time?
PSV faces Telstar in Velsen-Zuid with the league championship at stake if results go their way. The league leaders are looking to overcome a side that has already beaten them once this season. The mat...
End of cheap energy? Why recovery from this crisis could take a long time
Rising oil and gas prices in Europe have sparked concerns about a prolonged energy crisis driven by the region's dependency on external supplies. Experts suggest the current situation is unprecedented...
Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week
Cuba experienced its second nationwide power outage in less than a week on Saturday, according to the country's Ministry of Energy. The island is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, which...
Trump threatens Iran with attack on power plants
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. Iran blocked the strategic waterway following US-Israeli attacks, resul...
Dozens injured in attack on southern Israel
An Iranian missile strike on the city of Arad in southern Israel caused significant damage and injured at least 59 people on Saturday. Local firefighters confirmed a direct hit in the southern region ...
Crisis secretly suits Jetten quite well
The Dutch cabinet expects to gain support for unpopular budget cuts in healthcare and unemployment benefits despite current opposition. The shift in political leverage is attributed to the expanding w...
Verstappen loses Nürburgring win after disqualification
Max Verstappen and his team have been disqualified from their GT3 race victory at the Nürburgring for exceeding the permitted number of tire sets. The team used seven sets of tires during the event, ...
Deaths after Ukrainian attack on Belgorod
At least four women were killed and another was seriously injured following Ukrainian shelling in the Russian border region of Belgorod. The casualties occurred when a building was struck in the villa...
Large demonstration in Prague against Czech government
Up to 250,000 people gathered in Prague on Saturday to protest against the right-wing populist government of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. Organizers reported that it was one of the largest demo...
US says it has already attacked more than 8,000 targets in Iran
Admiral Brad Cooper announced that the United States military has attacked more than 8,000 targets over the course of three weeks. These operations included a strike on an Iranian bunker allegedly hou...
Armed soldiers at former municipal yard in Heemskerk for drill: ‘Compare it to a first aid refresher course’
Thirty-five reservists from the Dutch National Reserve Corps' 20th Infantry Battalion conducted a military exercise at a former municipal yard in Heemskerk on Saturday. The training involved simulatin...
Verstappen also wins his second GT3 race at Nürburgring
Max Verstappen, along with teammates Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon, secured a victory in a four-hour GT3 race at the Nürburgring. The four-time Formula 1 world champion finished approximately on...
Teenagers still in custody after arrest at Jewish institution in Heemstede
Two teenagers from Amsterdam remain in police custody following their arrest for suspicious behavior near a Jewish institution in Heemstede. The incident occurred amid heightened security after severa...
BTS comeback in Seoul attracts around 40,000 visitors, far fewer than expected
K-pop group BTS performed a free one-hour comeback concert in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday. While organizers expected up to 250,000 attendees, the event drew a significantly smaller crowd of approx...