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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Investigation into Crans-Montana mayor after fatal bar fire
Swiss authorities are investigating Nicolas Féraud, the mayor of Crans-Montana, and four other officials following a New Year's Eve bar fire that killed 41 people. The investigation seeks to determin...
Sharp price increases at the pump again Tuesday: ‘First major effects becoming visible’
Motorists in the Netherlands will face significant fuel price increases on Tuesday as global oil prices rise above $100 per barrel due to the conflict in the Middle East. Fuel expert Derk Foolen from ...
Dutch officials targeted by Russian attack on Signal and WhatsApp
The Dutch intelligence services AIVD and MIVD have warned that Russian hackers are targeting the Signal and WhatsApp accounts of high-ranking individuals, including Dutch government employees. These c...
Trial against former mayor and Erdogan rival İmamoğlu begins
The trial of former Istanbul mayor and presidential rival Ekrem İmamoğlu has begun in Turkey, with prosecutors filing 142 charges including bribery and money laundering. İmamoğlu and over 400 othe...
Von der Leyen wants critical review of EU foreign policy decision-making
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a critical evaluation of the European Union's foreign policy decision-making processes. She suggests that current procedures may no lo...
Lawsuit by former Avicii manager dismissed
A Swedish court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Arash "Ash" Pournouri, the former manager of the late DJ Avicii. Pournouri initiated the legal action late last year against companies owned by the art...
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European gas prices jump another 30% amid ongoing Iran war
European gas prices surged by 30 percent on Monday, driven by rising oil prices and continued instability in the Middle East. The market remains volatile as the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and th...
Oil price tops $100 for the first time since 2022
The price of American oil, specifically West Texas Intermediate (WTI), has exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time since the summer of 2022. This price level was reached on Sunday, marking a retur...
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of new war crime
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing a war crime by allegedly using illegal white phosphorus ammunition during an attack in South Lebanon. The organization noted that exposure to the ch...
Narrow victory for Greens in Baden-Württemberg
The Green Party secured a narrow victory over the CDU in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, according to provisional election results. The Greens received 30.2 percent of the vote, while Chancell...
Six killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip
Six Palestinians, including two minors, were killed in two Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. Local health authorities reported that these were the deadliest strikes since the conflict invol...
More deaths in US attack on suspected drug boat
Six people were killed on Sunday during a U.S. military attack on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The U.S. military stated that the vessel was suspected of being involved in drug trafficking.
Europe triples arms imports and continues to buy mainly from the US
European countries have tripled their weapon imports in recent years, with the vast majority of equipment sourced from the United States. Data from the SIPRI research institute shows that American exp...
Glasgow train station closed due to large fire, no train traffic
A large fire near Glasgow Central Station on Sunday evening led to the station's closure and the cancellation of dozens of train services. British media outlets report that the incident has caused sig...
Trump continues to misuse artists' music, but a lawsuit is often a bridge too far
Donald Trump and his administration continue to use music from artists without their permission, yet legal action remains rare. Experts note that many artists are reluctant to file lawsuits due to the...
Aluminum price surges on Gulf region unrest
Aluminum prices surged by nearly 10% this week, marking the largest weekly increase since 2023. The spike is attributed to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the Middle East and the Gulf region.
Cycling through India: this well-known Haarlemmer is doing it with his childhood friend
Joshua Nolet, a well-known resident of Haarlem, is participating in the new television program 'The Bicycle Race.' He is embarking on a cycling journey across India alongside a childhood friend.
Air raid sirens in Israel after rocket launches, no casualties reported
Air raid sirens were triggered across Israel on Sunday morning following rocket launches from Iran, prompting residents in several cities to seek shelter. The warnings have since been lifted, with no ...
Kuwait and United Arab Emirates report attacks by Iran
The Kuwaiti military reported on Sunday morning that its air defense systems successfully intercepted Iranian missile and drone attacks. The army confirmed that explosion sounds heard in the area were...
Explosives found at New York Mayor's home, two suspects arrested
The FBI is investigating two improvised explosive devices that were detonated outside the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday. Two suspects have been taken into custody in connectio...
Dead and wounded in Beirut hotel attack
At least four people were killed and ten others injured in a targeted Israeli strike on a hotel building in Beirut on Saturday night. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported the casualties following ...
Qatar reports Iranian missile attacks, Saudi Arabia intercepts drones
The Qatari Ministry of Defense reported that Iran fired ten ballistic missiles and two cruise missiles at Qatar on Saturday. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia announced that it successfully intercepted fourteen...
Trump wants no Kurdish involvement in war against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he does not want Kurdish forces to be involved in a potential conflict with Iran. He made these remarks to reporters while traveling aboard Air Forc...
Trump: Iran attacked own girls' school
President Donald Trump stated that Iran was responsible for a deadly missile attack on a girls' school in southern Iran, rather than the United States. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump at...
Netanyahu: Israel will continue to attack Iran with full force
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a televised address that the country will continue to attack Iran with "full force" to destabilize the regime. He stated that Israel has numerous...
Pro-Palestinian meeting with UN rapporteur, counter-protest at entrance
Approximately 400 people attended a pro-Palestinian meeting featuring UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese at the Dominicuskerk in Amsterdam. The event was met by a small group of pro-Israel counter-demon...
Chef of Danish Michelin-starred restaurant Noma went too far with staff
Dozens of former employees of the world-famous restaurant Noma in Copenhagen have accused chef and founder René Redzepi of physical and verbal abuse. In an investigation by The New York Times, 35 for...
What usually takes months done in 24 hours: how KLM organized rapid repatriation flights from the Gulf region
KLM successfully organized rapid repatriation flights to bring back hundreds of stranded travelers from the Gulf region to Schiphol airport. The complex logistics, which usually take months to arrange...
I am ashamed of my kind
In her weekly column for AlleTijd, Dutch journalist Lisanne van Sadelhoff addresses the contrast between the fatal consequences of war and its transformation into social media content. She explores th...