World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
US expert Raymond Mens: ‘The US is more than the occupant of the White House’
Xi and Putin united in criticism of Trump, but gas pipeline deal remains elusive
During a joint statement in Beijing, Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin condemned the defense policies of US President Donald Trump as reckless. Despite their diplomatic alignment, China and Rus...
Raid at Beverwijk gym RGYM after anonymous tip yields nothing: ‘I think someone is jealous of our success’
Police raided the RGYM gym in Beverwijk and the owner's residence on Wednesday morning following an anonymous tip regarding a firearm. No weapons were discovered during the searches, leading owner Gia...
Revolutionary Guard reports passage of 26 ships near Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard reported that 26 cargo ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in a coordinated manner over a 24-hour period. The IRG asserts control over the strategic waterway and ...
Jesse's father worried after Israeli interception of aid flotilla: It's very distressing
Jesse van Schaik, an activist from Amsterdam, has been detained by the Israeli military after her aid fleet heading to Gaza was intercepted in international waters. Her family reports they have had no...
Secretary Rubio: US wants new chapter in relations with Cuba
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Washington aims to open a "new chapter" in its relationship with the people of Cuba. As part of this effort, the United States plans to send $100 milli...
Israeli minister shares images of handcuffed flotilla activists
Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared footage showing activists from an intercepted flotilla being treated roughly while handcuffed and kneeling. Ben-Gvir stated that this treatment is the ...
Disneyland sued by visitor for using facial recognition
A visitor is suing Disneyland in the United States for allegedly using facial recognition technology without clearly informing guests. The lawsuit claims the park collected sensitive data during a fam...
Italy calls action against Global Sumud Flotilla unacceptable
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani have strongly condemned Israel's actions against the Global Sumud Flotilla. The Italian leaders described the intervention as ...
Former Polish minister suspected of corruption flees to US
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has reportedly fled to the United States to avoid corruption charges. An arrest warrant was issued in February, and Ziobro faces a potential prison sente...
Joint check at Haarlem station
On May 19, Haarlem authorities, police, and transport companies NS and Connexxion conducted a joint enforcement operation at Stationsplein. The initiative resulted in 139 fines for various offenses, i...
Israeli parliament takes first step toward early elections
The Israeli parliament has taken the first step toward early elections by voting almost unanimously in favor of its own dissolution. This initial reading passed without any opposing votes, signaling a...
First US deportees arrive in Sierra Leone
A flight carrying 25 individuals deported from the United States has arrived in Sierra Leone. This group represents the first set of people expelled by the U.S. to reach the West African nation.
Jesper de Jong one win away from Roland Garros main draw
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong has reached the final qualifying round of Roland Garros after a comeback victory against Canadian Liam Draxl. The top-seeded qualifier won the match 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 an...
Oversized crane damages gas station roof in Vijfhuizen
A crane that was too high struck the canopy of an Esso gas station in Vijfhuizen, causing parts of the roof construction to come loose. The driver of the crane did not stop and fled the scene after th...
Philippine court will not block execution of ICC arrest warrant
The Philippine Supreme Court has rejected a request by Senator Ronald Dela Rosa to temporarily block an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Dela Rosa had sough...
Warm welcome in Poland for new Hungarian leader Magyar
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar made his first official foreign visit to Poland, where he was welcomed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Magyar recently took office after defeating long-time leade...
‘He terrorized the family with his punishments’: Prosecutors say Uithoorn man (48) abused sons for years
23-year-old from Diemen arrested for fatal shooting at A1 gas station near Muiden
NATO countries reject fixed percentage for Ukraine aid
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's proposal for European member states to allocate a fixed 0.25 percent of their GDP to support Ukraine has been rejected. NATO countries are currently unwilling to co...
Flotilla passengers taken to Ashdod
Passengers from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrested by Israel are being transported to the port city of Ashdod. A spokesperson for the Dutch delegation confirmed the reports based on information from i...
Ukraine receives first 3.2 billion of EU loan
The European Commission announced that Ukraine will receive the first 3.2 billion euro installment of a 90 billion euro EU loan. This initial payment is scheduled to be disbursed before July 1st.
23-year-old man from Diemen arrested for fatal shooting at gas station in Muiden
Police arrested a 23-year-old man from Diemen suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting that occurred at a gas station near Muiden in March. The arrest follows a police search that included a publi...
KNMI can issue earlier and more targeted warnings for dangerous weather
Starting Wednesday, the KNMI can provide earlier and more specific warnings for dangerous weather due to an updated legal framework. This change aims to help citizens, safety regions, and water boards...
Is there a limit to Action's growth? 'Many people just get happy from a garden gnome'
Dutch discount retailer Action is experiencing rapid international success and is currently planning an expansion into the United States. The company maintains that pausing its growth is not an option...
WHO releases millions from emergency fund after Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing $3.4 million from its emergency fund to combat an ongoing Ebola outbreak. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that the number of infec...
Van den Brink calls Ter Apel reception situation ‘disappointing’
Dutch Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink expressed disappointment that the reception center in Ter Apel cannot accommodate all asylum seekers, potentially forcing some to sleep outside. He stated that...
Court of Audit concerned over growing asylum application backlog
The Dutch Court of Audit reports that waiting times for asylum applications have significantly increased, reaching an average of 67 weeks for certain applicants. These delays, which may worsen under t...
Major fire at commercial building in Diemen, NL Alert issued: ‘Close windows and doors’
France sees no evidence of mines in Strait of Hormuz
French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin stated that there is currently no evidence that mines have been laid in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the lack of certainty, French authorities are preparing ...