World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Low water pressure near Hoogeveen due to storm damage
Residents of Hoogeveen and the surrounding areas are experiencing reduced water pressure on Saturday after a storm damaged a transport pipe. Water company WMD reported that the damage has halved the s...
UN human rights chief concerned over European return rules
UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk expressed concern over the European Parliament's recent approval of stricter rules for returning rejected asylum seekers. He urged the EU and its member state...
ProRail: storm causes major rail disruption
A severe storm on Friday night caused widespread disruptions across the Dutch railway network due to fallen trees blocking several tracks. ProRail staff and contractors worked throughout the night to ...
ProRail: storm causing major disruptions on the railways
A storm overnight on Friday caused widespread rail disruptions across the Netherlands due to fallen trees on several tracks. ProRail crews and contractors worked through the night to clear the obstruc...
Cyclist dies after collision with tractor in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
Woman killed in Drenthe as tree falls on car during storm
A woman died in the Dutch province of Drenthe after a tree fell on her car during a storm on Friday night. She passed away at the scene of the accident.
World Cup quickly becomes political minefield, former minister Conny Helder knows all about it
Former Dutch sports minister Conny Helder reflects on the political complexities and pressures involved in representing the Netherlands at the World Cup. Political reporter Hans van Soest notes a shif...
Bolivia declares state of emergency over blockade crisis
The President of Bolivia has declared a state of emergency following weeks of public unrest and road blockades. This measure grants the government increased powers to restore order, including the depl...
Safety regions busy with storm damage, situation manageable
Safety regions across the Netherlands were busy handling storm damage on Friday night and Saturday morning. While the Utrecht safety region reported fallen trees and loose roof tiles, officials stated...
Deaths reported in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
At least five people have been killed in southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes involving drones, fighter jets, and artillery. According to the Lebanese state news agency NNA, the attacks specific...
Sisters Heather (29) and Silver (26) from Haarlem play at the World Cup for ecstatic fans: 'We had to get used to the noise'
Haarlem sisters Heather and Silver Siegers are competing in the Cricket World Cup in England, experiencing significantly larger and louder crowds than in the Dutch domestic league. The athletes noted ...
Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu
Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a remote southwestern region. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced the discovery on Saturday.
Saskya (59) returns to Amsterdam after 30 years in the US: 'I lived in a dictatorship there'
Zelensky: Belarus must remove drone signal boosters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarus one week to remove signal boosters near the border that he claims are used to assist Russian drone attacks. Zelensky warned that Ukraine will t...
Driver killed in train crash north of London
A train driver was killed in a collision between two trains near Bedford, north of London, on Friday. The British transport union RMT confirmed the fatality following the incident involving the two co...
Trump shows Qatari 747 to join Air Force One fleet
US President Donald Trump inspected a modified Boeing 747 at an airbase in Maryland that was gifted by Qatar. The aircraft is slated to become part of the presidential Air Force One fleet.
Many storm reports in central Netherlands, NL-Alert issued
On Friday evening, emergency centers in the central Netherlands, including Flevoland, Gooi en Vechtstreek, and Utrecht, received a high volume of storm damage reports. Local authorities issued an NL-A...
Massive thunderstorms sweep across the country: stunning images and heavy rain
Severe thunderstorms are moving across the Netherlands, leading to the issuance of a code orange weather warning for several provinces including Utrecht, South Holland, and Brabant. The warning for he...
Motorcyclist injured in collision with car at intersection in Aerdenhout
A motorcyclist was injured on Friday evening following a collision with a car at the intersection of Leeuwerikenlaan and Zandvoorterweg in Aerdenhout. The victim was subsequently transported to the ho...
Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car on roundabout in Heemskerk
A cyclist was injured and transported to the hospital following a collision with a car on Friday evening in Heemskerk. The accident took place at a roundabout on the Hoflaan.
Two trains collide north of London
Two trains collided near Bedford, north of London, on Tuesday, with British transport police responding to the scene. Initial reports and witness accounts suggest that several passengers may have sust...
Poland strips Zelenskyy of award over diplomatic row
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stripped his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest civilian honor. The decision follows a diplomatic dispute ...
Influencer Stuntkabouter banned from leaving France after accident that killed friend
Dutch influencer Martijn van Eijzeren, known as Stuntkabouter, has been ordered to remain in France following a fatal car accident that killed 28-year-old film director Ilya Vierhout. While Van Eijzer...
Code orange also in Brabant and Zeeland due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has expanded its code orange weather warning for severe thunderstorms to include the provinces of Zeeland and Brabant, in addition to Limburg. The rest of the Netherlands remains under a code...
Anti-torture committee: Care in immigration detention centers insufficient
The Council of Europe's anti-torture committee (CPT) has reported that care for foreigners in Dutch detention centers is partially insufficient. Following an October visit to facilities in Rotterdam, ...
Washington Post: Israel a threat to ceasefire according to US report
A U.S. intelligence report indicates that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may jeopardize a truce between the United States and Iran due to internal pressure to continue military operations. ...
Times: PM Starmer to decide on resignation this weekend
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to decide this weekend whether to resign from his position. This follows reports from The Times that several ministers called for his departure on Frida...
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but shipping backlog not easily cleared
Following a declaration of intent between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has begun to reopen gradually for shipping. Experts warn that it could take several months to resolve the resulting mari...
Costa: EU will not be a mediator between Ukraine and Russia
European Council President António Costa clarified that the EU will not serve as a mediator in talks between Ukraine and Russia. The statement comes after Costa faced criticism regarding reported att...
Body found in parked car in Haarlem, police investigating
Police are investigating after a deceased person was found in a parked car on the Rijksstraatweg in Haarlem-Noord. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the discovery and the circ...