World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Von der Leyen wants clarity on EU budget in October
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU's multi-annual budget funding must be clarified by the next summit in October. Her announcement followed a meeting of EU leaders i...
Iran links nuclear inspections to US negotiations
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that IAEA access to the country's nuclear facilities is contingent on the outcome of negotiations with the United States. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Es...
Jetten hopes EU pressure on Sierra Leone leads to Bolle Jos extradition
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten welcomed a new EU agreement to collectively pressure countries that facilitate drug trafficking or refuse to extradite criminals. The initiative specifically targets th...
Girl from Meerstad suspected of double murder of her parents
A 15-year-old girl from Meerstad has been arrested and charged with the double murder of her parents. Following a court appearance, a judge ordered her to remain in custody for at least 14 days while ...
Roadside and container on fire on Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk
On Friday afternoon, the fire department responded to two separate fires on the Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk within a ten-minute span. The incidents involved a fire in a roadside verge and another in ...
Cyclist injured in collision with taxi on Jan Pieter Heijestraat in Amsterdam-West
Lebanon: dozens dead and injured since midnight
At least 47 people have been killed and 97 others injured in Lebanon following Israeli attacks since midnight, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Officials stated the death toll rose from e...
Jetten: EU hopes for more stable Iran without being naive
Following an EU summit, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that European leaders hope for a more stable Iran while remaining realistic about the regime's continued grip on power. Jetten emphasized...
Surprise in Swedish camp over Joey Veerman's absence from Dutch World Cup squad
Members of the Swedish national team expressed surprise over the exclusion of PSV midfielder Joey Veerman from the Dutch World Cup squad. The two teams are scheduled to face each other in their second...
Prosecution seeks significantly lower sentences for 'tattoo killers' on appeal
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has requested significantly lower prison sentences in an appeal against four suspects for the 2009 murder of Onno Kuut. This follows a 2020 acquittal by the court,...
Drag queen assaulted at tram stop in Amsterdam-West: ‘I was suddenly punched in the face’
Prison sentence for rape of minor during King's Day in Arnhem
A 27-year-old man from Almere has been sentenced to 28 months in prison, with 12 months suspended, for raping a 15-year-old girl in a portable toilet during last year's King's Day in Arnhem. In additi...
Highest temperature ever recorded in the Netherlands on June 19
A new temperature record for June 19 was set in the Netherlands on Friday as the mercury hit 34.0 degrees Celsius in the town of Ell. This temperature surpasses the previous record of 33.9 degrees rec...
Israel and Hezbollah agree on ceasefire
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, according to a senior U.S. official. The truce officially went into effect on Friday at 4:00 PM local time.
Netherlands assigns Reaper drones to NATO to replace US
The Netherlands is making its MQ-9 Reaper drones available to NATO to replace American assets that are no longer being held in reserve for European defense. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated th...
As Curaçao video analyst, Jim Smit sees Dick Advocaat keeping up with the times: 'All well and good, but results are what matter'
Jim Smit, a video analyst from Haarlem, provides insights into the Curaçao national team's mentality under coach Dick Advocaat after a heavy 7-1 defeat against Germany. The team remains determined to...
Starmer calls for Labour unity after rival's election win
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for unity within the Labour Party following a local election victory by his rival, Andy Burnham. The win by Burnham satisfies a key condition for potenti...
Dutch frigate also heading to Strait of Hormuz after minehunter
The Dutch air defense and command frigate Zr.Ms. De Ruyter is repositioning from Southeast Asia toward the Strait of Hormuz to potentially assist in keeping the shipping route open. Defense Minister D...
European countries take measures against heat
Western and Southern European countries are implementing measures to combat extreme heat as temperatures rise across the region. Parts of Southern France and Spain are forecasted to reach highs of nea...
Devon Koswal leaves Telstar to continue career in Norway
Dutch defender Devon Koswal has transferred from Telstar to the Norwegian club Sandefjord Fotball after three seasons. The 22-year-old has signed a contract with the Eliteserien team that runs until 2...
Italian minister cancels US trip after Trump's comments on Meloni
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled a planned visit to the United States following what he described as insulting remarks by President Donald Trump. Trump reportedly claimed he only agre...
A miracle, a wonder: he’s already 40 and can still move!
The article discusses the early stages of the World Cup, focusing on the age of players and coaches. It notes that fans often reflect on these 'young' and 'old' participants by comparing them to their...
Lieselot’s (24) dream of an internship abroad shattered by ‘rat disease’: ‘I didn’t want to die there’
Lieselot Sintenie, a 24-year-old student teacher, was forced to cut her internship in Suriname short after contracting leptospirosis, commonly known as rat disease. Concerned for her safety, she retur...
Israel attacks Lebanon despite tentative US-Iran agreement
Israel conducted heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, targeting approximately 80 sites and killing dozens of Hezbollah fighters. The military stated the attacks were a response t...
Code orange in Limburg due to severe thunderstorms
A code orange weather warning has been issued for the Dutch province of Limburg starting Friday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms. The KNMI warns of potential damage and disruption caused by heavy...
Cyclist (78) dies after collision with tram in Amsterdam
A 78-year-old cyclist from Amsterdam has died from injuries sustained during a collision with a tram on Wednesday afternoon. The accident occurred on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat in Amsterdam-...
Cyclist (78) dies after collision with tram in Amsterdam-West
Man caught red-handed at Amsterdam port approaching staff for criminal activities
Rutte to visit Trump this Wednesday, two weeks before key NATO summit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump this Wednesday. The meeting will take place two weeks before a significant NATO summit held in Turkey.
Man threatens special needs school in Kampen
A man has issued online threats against the Prisma special education school in Kampen, as well as several other individuals. While police maintain a visible and invisible presence at the school, autho...