World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Ajax player Tomiyasu back in Japan squad after nearly two years
Ajax defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to the Japanese national team after nearly two years following a long-term injury. Tomiyasu, who joined the Amsterdam-based club in December, is set to fac...
Dutch gas supply not at risk, but winter reserves nearly empty: 'No problem yet'
According to gas network operator Gasunie, the gas supply for the Netherlands and surrounding countries remains stable despite recent attacks on installations in Qatar. While the Netherlands does not ...
Oil price rises by more than 10 percent due to Middle East war
The price of Brent crude oil rose by more than 10 percent on Thursday morning following conflict in the Middle East. This price hike is attributed to the ongoing war and recent Iranian attacks on ener...
World Indoor Championships schedule: Get ready for Lieke Klaver, Jessica Schilder and the relay teams
The World Indoor Athletics Championships will be held in Torun, Poland, from March 20-22, featuring Dutch athletes like Lieke Klaver and Jessica Schilder. Despite the absence of star runner Femke Bol,...
De Wever qualifies stance on buying Russian energy at EU summit
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever clarified his position on importing Russian energy ahead of an EU summit, stating he does not seek an immediate normalization of relations with Moscow. He specifie...
Haarlem residents Alain and Karin hesitated about their trip to Cuba but went anyway: ‘We are helping the Cubans, because every peso counts’
Alain and Karin Timmers from Haarlem decided to proceed with their trip to Cuba despite the country's worsening economic crisis and fuel shortages. They believe their visit supports the local populati...
European gas price jumps 35% after attack on massive Middle East gas fields
European gas prices surged by 35% on Thursday morning following attacks on gas installations in the Middle East. The price spike was recorded at the Amsterdam gas exchange, which serves as the benchma...
Oil prices continue to rise: petrol and diesel more expensive again in the Netherlands
Oil prices have increased following attacks on major energy facilities in the Middle East, including a key gas production site in Qatar. This has led to a subsequent rise in the recommended prices for...
French singer Patrick Bruel again accused of sexual violence
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is facing new allegations of sexual violence from at least two women. According to reports from French media, the accusations include sexual assault, attempted ra...
Kevin Spacey settles with alleged sexual abuse victims
Kevin Spacey has reached a settlement with three men in the United Kingdom who accused him of sexual abuse, allowing him to avoid a new civil trial. The specific terms of the agreement have not been d...
Iran shells Qatar gas facilities again
Iranian missiles struck Qatar's primary gas production hub, Ras Laffan Industrial City, during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. This marks the second consecutive day of attacks by Iran on the...
Since Trump’s re-election, the EU is only getting ‘woker’: ‘That was exactly not the intention’
In response to the re-election of Donald Trump and a global conservative shift, the European Union is pushing forward with progressive plans to protect women's and LGBTQ+ rights. While intended as a s...
King talks with Curaçao residents about geopolitical tensions
King Willem-Alexander and State Secretary Eric van der Burg met with residents of Curaçao to discuss geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela. The meeting focused on the impact of these regional pre...
Macron calls for end to attacks on civilian infrastructure in Gulf region
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an immediate halt to attacks on civilian infrastructure in the Gulf region following the shelling of gas production facilities in Iran and Qatar. Macron...
US considers deploying thousands of additional troops to Middle East
The United States government is considering the deployment of thousands of additional troops to the Middle East. According to reports from a U.S. official and other sources cited by Reuters, the poten...
WaPo: Pentagon wants $200 billion for war against Iran
The Pentagon has requested the White House to seek an emergency budget of over $200 billion from Congress for a potential war against Iran. According to The Washington Post, this information comes fro...
WSJ: Trump no longer wants attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure
President Donald Trump reportedly does not want any further attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure at this time. According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. officials indicated that the president is c...
Will Epstein's friends ever pay?
A new CNN report suggests that prominent guests of Jeffrey Epstein likely witnessed the sexual abuse occurring on his private island for years. After analyzing thousands of photos, videos, and witness...
Israel reports first attacks on Northern Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported carrying out their first strikes against targets in northern Iran. The specific locations and nature of the targets have not been disclosed by the military.
EU 'deeply concerned' about Israeli attacks on Lebanon
The European Union has expressed deep concern regarding Israeli military operations in Lebanon, calling for an immediate halt to the attacks. While the diplomatic service blames Hezbollah for the conf...
Costa Rican president wants to bar all communists from the Americas
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves has called for the expulsion of all communists from across the Americas. He further announced that he no longer recognizes Cuba's communist government and will clo...
Belgium increases use of ankle monitors to tackle prison overcrowding
Belgium will increase the use of electronic ankle monitors to address severe overcrowding in its prisons. This decision follows long-term efforts by the government to find a solution to the capacity c...
EU leaders to call Orbán to order over Ukraine loan veto
EU leaders anticipate that a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine will be stalled at Thursday's summit because Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is expected to maintain his veto. The leaders intend t...
Lebanon death toll from Israeli attacks rises to 968
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that the death toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 has reached 968, including 77 women, 116 children, and 40 rescue workers. Additionally, more than 2,400 p...
US intelligence chief: Iran regime still intact, aims to regroup
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stated that the Iranian regime remains intact and intends to rebuild its military capabilities despite being weakened. She also noted that, contrary ...
Pakistan announces ceasefire for end of Ramadan
Pakistan has announced a temporary ceasefire in its conflict with Afghanistan to mark the end of Ramadan. The pause, which lasts from Thursday until Monday night, was initiated following requests from...
Rutte assures: NATO countries discussing breaking Hormuz blockade
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that member nations are exploring options to end the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that there is a unanimous agreement within the ...
Gas supply to Iraq halted after attack on Iran's largest gas field
Iranian gas supplies to Iraq have been completely halted following an attack on the South Pars gas field in southern Iran. The field is the world's largest and is vital to Iraq's infrastructure, provi...
Electric cars save 2.3 million barrels of oil per day worldwide
According to a report by Bloomberg, the global use of electric vehicles resulted in a saving of 2.3 million barrels of oil per day in 2025. This reduction is particularly driven by the increasing popu...
Belgian prosecution demands five years in prison in Funcaps appeal
The Belgian Public Prosecutor's Office has demanded five-year prison sentences on appeal for the owners of the website Funcaps for trafficking illegal medicines. This follows a previous ruling in Mech...