World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Curaçao keeps Round of 32 dream alive after draw
Curaçao earned its first-ever World Cup point following a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in Kansas City. Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to preserve the shutout, keeping the team's hopes of reaching the...
Paint peeling from Reflecting Pool, Trump blames vandals
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that several individuals have been arrested for vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington. One of the suspects identified is 67-year-old Da...
Charles to be first monarch to make tax returns public
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to make his personal tax returns public in an effort to increase transparency. The decision by Buckingham Palace comes as the royal family's fina...
Long-standing family feud escalates in Boerhaavewijk, but brothers avoid prison for attempted manslaughter
Two brothers, aged 25 and 33, were convicted of attempted manslaughter following a violent family conflict in Haarlem's Boerhaavewijk neighborhood. The court found that they drove a car into a nephew ...
KNMI issues code orange again for Limburg
The KNMI has issued a code orange weather warning for the province of Limburg due to severe thunderstorms. Additionally, code yellow warnings are in place for the provinces of Zeeland, Noord-Brabant, ...
The Observer: British PM Starmer to resign Monday
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday, according to a report by The Observer. This follows previous media reports that he was weighing his future over t...
US Vice President to Switzerland for talks with Iran
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has traveled to Switzerland for diplomatic talks with Iran focused on regional stability. Vance expressed hope that the discussions would lead to progress in ending attack...
Brobbey remains level-headed after goals: happy to help the team
Dutch striker Brian Brobbey expressed satisfaction after playing a key role in the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden. Speaking at Houston Stadium, Brobbey stated he was pleased to help th...
Coach Potter: Sweden deservedly lost to the Netherlands
Swedish national team coach Graham Potter acknowledged that his side deservedly lost 5-1 to the Netherlands. Potter, who recently succeeded Jon Dahl Tomasson, made no excuses for the heavy defeat agai...
Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza attack
An Al Jazeera journalist was killed in an Israeli drone strike on the Bureij refugee camp in Gaza. The attack, which targeted a house, reportedly killed two other individuals as well.
Koeman on Brobbey's opening goal: That first goal had everything
Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman praised Brian Brobbey's opening goal following a 5-1 World Cup victory against Sweden. Koeman noted that the goal displayed all the qualities he looks for in a ...
Netherlands break Brazil's record with 14 unbeaten World Cup matches
The Dutch national football team has broken a long-standing record previously held by Brazil after achieving fourteen consecutive unbeaten World Cup matches following a 5-1 victory over Sweden. This m...
Unleashed Netherlands demolish Sweden at 2026 World Cup despite shaky spell before halftime
The Dutch national team secured a 5-1 victory against Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, highlighted by two goals from striker Brian Brobbey within fifteen minutes. Manager Ronald Koeman's squad overcame a...
For Roy (27), this Netherlands-Sweden match is extra special. He’s temporarily the boss in Houston: ‘Preferably no knee slides when celebrating’
Roy van Dijk, a 27-year-old Dutchman, is managing the pitch in Houston for the Netherlands vs. Sweden football match. While he hopes for a Dutch victory, his primary focus is ensuring a high-quality a...
Large emergency response to house fire in Amsterdam East
Person injured in fire and possible explosion at home in Amsterdam East
A fire and potential explosion at a residence in Amsterdam-East left at least one person injured on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene on Ombilinstraat, where significant dam...
Netherlands start De Jong and Brobbey against Sweden at World Cup
Frenkie de Jong and Brian Brobbey will start for the Dutch national team in their second World Cup group stage match against Sweden. This lineup choice highlights key players participating in the Neth...
Pakistan: Sunday talks between Iran and US in Switzerland
The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that talks between Iran and the United States will take place this Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. Pakistan continues to serve as a mediator to...
Police release description of suspect after violent attempted theft on Ilperveldstraat
Police in Amsterdam have released a description of a suspect following a violent attempted robbery on Ilperveldstraat on the night of June 12. The victim was followed through Baanakkerspark and attack...
Another emergency order in Zandvoort to ensure safety through Monday
An emergency ordinance has been issued for Zandvoort, effective until Monday evening, to ensure public safety on the beach and in the town center. This measure follows previous safety interventions im...
MiGreat: Six people outside in Ter Apel during severe weather
Six people, including two children, were reportedly left outside in severe weather on Friday evening after arriving at the Ter Apel reception center. The aid organization MiGreat criticized official a...
Many Dutch fans out early for celebration in Houston
Dutch football fans gathered early at a fan square in Houston on Saturday to celebrate before the national team's World Cup match against Sweden. The event highlights the enthusiastic support for the ...
France heading for exceptionally weak economic growth
France is facing a significant economic slowdown as high oil prices weigh on household spending. The French statistics bureau, INSEE, projects that GDP growth will decline to 0.7% in 2026, down from 0...
Iran: Strait of Hormuz closed again over attacks on Lebanon
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli military strikes on Lebanon. Tehran stated that the attacks represent a serious violation of a recent agreement between Ir...
Action finds success in Spain too: 'Some items are more expensive at the Chinese store than here'
Originally founded in the Netherlands in 1993, the discount retailer Action is rapidly expanding across Europe and currently operates 3,396 stores. The chain is now seeing significant success in Spain...
Missing British tapestry resurfaces after 100 years at Maastricht art fair
A British tapestry that had been missing for over a century was rediscovered by a curator during an art fair in Maastricht. The historic piece is scheduled to be displayed for the first time since its...
Judge seizes passport of Spanish PM's wife
A Spanish judge has ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to surrender her passport and remain in the country ahead of her trial. The travel restriction also applies to on...
Japanese imperial couple received in Belgium after visiting the Netherlands
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Belgium on Saturday to begin a two-day state visit following their stay in the Netherlands. They were welcomed at Melsbroek military airport by ...
Ajax midfielder Sivert Mannsverk joins Sparta Prague permanently
Ajax has announced the permanent transfer of Norwegian midfielder Sivert Mannsverk to Sparta Prague. The 24-year-old player, who spent the previous season on loan with the Czech club, officially leave...
These locals are competing in the World Cup in North America
Several players from Amsterdam are competing in the ongoing World Cup in North America, representing both the Dutch national team and other countries. The Netherlands is scheduled to play a match agai...