World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Van de Zandschulp and De Jong miss out on Dubai main draw
Dutch tennis players Botic van de Zandschulp and Jesper de Jong failed to qualify for the main draw of the Dubai tournament. Ranked 55th and 86th in the world respectively, both players were eliminate...
2,500 kilometers of sliding: Friends from Vennep return from Scandinavian tour
Four friends from Nieuw-Vennep have returned home after completing a 2,500-kilometer road trip through Scandinavia as part of the Carbage Run. Driving an old Volkswagen Passat, the group spent six day...
Macron urges calm ahead of radical nationalist's death commemoration
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm ahead of a commemorative march scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Lyon. The event honors a radical nationalist who was recently beaten to death in...
Will Americans get their money back? Lawsuits loom after $175 billion in import tariffs
After the U.S. Supreme Court rejected certain import duties, American businesses and consumers are exploring legal avenues to recover $175 billion in paid tariffs. Despite the ruling, Donald Trump has...
Venezuelan authorities grant amnesty to 379 prisoners
Venezuelan authorities have granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners following the passage of a new law on Friday. The move follows the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro from power and is ...
Ukrainian Julia Vodolazska bought a house in Hoorn: ‘This is the first year we feel a bit stable’
Julia Vodolazska and her family fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine and settled in Hoorn, Netherlands, where they both secured permanent employment and purchased a home. Despite their relatively smoo...
Total of five dead in Austria avalanches
Five skiers died following avalanches in Austria on Friday, according to reports from local authorities. The death toll rose after one of the three people rescued from an avalanche near St. Anton am A...
Life can be lonely as a Palestinian in Amsterdam: ‘We long for a safe space to share our pain’
The newly formed Palestinian Network Amsterdam (PNA) has launched a series of gatherings to provide a safe, supportive space for Palestinians in the city to connect and heal from collective trauma. Su...
These Americans traded the US for Amsterdam because of Trump
A growing number of Americans are emigrating to the Netherlands, particularly Amsterdam, driven by political dissatisfaction and safety concerns in the United States. Statistics from the Dutch Immigra...
World-famous Sagrada Familia reaches highest point 144 years after construction started
The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has reached its highest point 144 years after construction began, following the completion of the cross on the central Jesus Christ tower this Friday. Althoug...
Dutch men's short track relay team wins eighth Olympic gold
The Dutch men's short track team, featuring Jens van ’t Wout, Melle van ’t Wout, Teun Boer, and Friso Emons, won the gold medal in the relay at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games. This victory marks ...
Multiple dead in avalanche at Austrian ski resort St. Anton
At least two people were killed on Friday following an avalanche near the St. Anton am Arlberg ski resort in western Austria. The incident occurred in the mountainous region of the country's west, as ...
Andrew may be removed from line of succession after Epstein case
The British government is considering legislation to remove Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. This move would proceed once the police investigation ...
'When something like this happens, football means nothing'. Tribute to Seedorf, Mbappé, Thuram, Henry and all those who spoke out against racism
In his weekly column, Henk Spaan pays tribute to football figures such as Clarence Seedorf, Vinicius Jr., and Wouter Goes for their stances against racism. The piece highlights the importance of playe...
Merz re-elected CDU leader with 91 percent of the vote
Friedrich Merz has been re-elected as the chairman of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after securing 91 percent of the vote at the party's congress. This result confirms his continued lea...
Zelensky: US and Russia want Ukraine to give up Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in an interview with AFP that both the United States and Russia are pressuring Kyiv to cede the Donbas region to end the war immediately. Zelensky emphasi...
Johan de Wit's insane 24 hours: from gold to nothing in a roaring skating arena
Speed skating coach Johan de Wit experienced contrasting fortunes within a 24-hour period during a recent competition. While his pupil Zhongyan Ning secured a gold medal in the 1,500-meter race on Thu...
NASA to launch moon mission next month after all
NASA is targeting a March 6 launch for the Artemis II mission, which will carry astronauts on a flight around the moon. Following a successful launch rehearsal, the mission serves as the final prepara...
Police seek contact with Prince Andrew's (former) security guards
The Metropolitan Police are seeking to contact current and former security officers who worked closely with Prince Andrew as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities are asking these individuals ...
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong secures seventh gold for Netherlands with 1500m title at Milan Games
Dutch speed skater Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong won the gold medal in the 1500-meter event at the Milan Olympic Games, securing the seventh gold for the Netherlands. The 30-year-old finished with a time ...
US now also eases environmental rules on mercury emissions
The Trump administration is relaxing environmental regulations concerning the emission of mercury and other hazardous air pollutants. According to the EPA, the policy change is intended to help older ...
Dutch citizens no longer allowed to participate in Polymarket betting
The American betting platform Polymarket has blocked Dutch users from participating in wagers on its site. This action follows a demand from the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit) for the c...
Berlinale proves political rows smolder longer at film festivals without Hollywood stars
The 76th Berlinale film festival faced a notable absence of Hollywood stars, which caused media attention to shift toward a persistent political controversy regarding the Gaza conflict. Tensions were ...
Eric Dane (53), 'McSteamy' from Grey's Anatomy, dies from ALS
Actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in *Grey's Anatomy* and *Euphoria*, passed away on Thursday at the age of 53 following a battle with ALS. His family confirmed the news in a statement to *People* ...
"Everyone was a fan" of chess icon Jan Timman, who has died at 74
Dutch chess legend Jan Timman, famously known as "The Best of the West," passed away in Arnhem on Wednesday at the age of 74. A nine-time national champion, Timman reached the world number two ranking...
Daniel Lopatin masterfully sets the mood in table tennis film Marty Supreme
Producer Daniel Lopatin has composed an atmospheric soundtrack for the film *Marty Supreme*, a 1950s-set drama starring Timothée Chalamet that centers on table tennis. The score blends 1980s pop hits...
Tropical disease chikungunya now seen in Europe: how to recognize it according to a doctor
Chikungunya, a tropical mosquito-borne virus, is increasingly being detected in Europe, with experts warning of its potential further spread. Infectiologist Steven Van Den Broucke explains that the di...
Zuckerberg gives rare testimony in social media addiction case
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in court on Wednesday for the first time regarding Instagram’s impact on the mental health of young users. During the testimony, he was questioned about how age li...
Iraida Ooft wrote a novel about the 1989 SLM plane crash: ‘I still linger in the Surinamese pain’
Surinamese author Iraida Ooft has been nominated for the Libris Literature Prize for her novel *Toen de val*, which centers on the 1989 SLM plane crash that killed 176 people near Paramaribo. The book...
Chess Grandmaster Jan Timman dies at 74
Renowned Dutch chess grandmaster Jan Timman has died at the age of 74 following a long illness, according to the Royal Dutch Chess Federation (KNSB). During the 1980s and 1990s, Timman was one of the ...