World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Another car fire in Hoofddorp, police investigating
A car caught fire on Tuesday afternoon at Baron de Coubertinlaan in Hoofddorp. Police are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility of arson.
Cerisa (24) sails to Gaza: 'Ten ships left, forty intercepted on Monday'
Cerisa van Kesteren from Hoofddorp is traveling with a humanitarian flotilla to deliver food and supplies to Gaza. The fleet has decreased to approximately ten sailboats following the reported interce...
Milieudefensie hopes Supreme Court forces Shell to reduce CO2 emissions
Milieudefensie and Shell are appearing before the Dutch Supreme Court this Friday for the final judgment in their landmark climate case. The environmental organization hopes the court will legally man...
Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital after heart complaints
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been discharged from the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen after being treated for heart problems. The 86-year-old monarch is now returning to Fredensborg Palace following he...
US sentence of Jaitsen Singh (81) converted to life imprisonment by judge
Judge commutes Singh's US sentence to life
A court in Amsterdam has converted the 56-year American prison sentence of 81-year-old Jaitsen Singh to a life sentence to be served in the Netherlands. Singh was originally convicted in the United St...
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free travel for tourists
The Thai government has decided to end its 60-day visa-free travel policy, a measure originally introduced to boost tourism. This change affects travelers from 93 countries, including visitors from th...
Smotrich: International Criminal Court wants to arrest me
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims he has been informed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking his arrest. The request reportedly involves alleged crimes against humanity...
Tielen: not all special education schools should close
State Secretary Judith Tielen has clarified that special education schools will remain open, addressing concerns from a teacher survey showing widespread opposition to merging school types. Tielen sug...
Son of Mango founder arrested in connection with father's death
Jonathan Andic, the owner of the Spanish fashion chain Mango, has been arrested in connection with the 2024 death of his father, Isak Andic. The Mango founder died following a fall from a cliff while ...
Deaths in shooting south of Cairo
At least eight people were killed and five others injured during a random shooting in the Egyptian town of Abnub, south of Cairo. The gunman, who was reportedly a psychiatric patient, was killed by po...
Woman assaulted by man on street in Heemskerk
A woman was inappropriately touched by a man on Monday evening at Steenhouwerskwartier in Heemskerk. Local police are currently searching for the suspect involved in the incident.
Saïd R.'s lawyers angry after conversations in high-security prison overheard
Lawyers for Sa'id R. expressed frustration during a Marengo trial hearing, alleging that confidential conversations with their client in the Extra High Security Prison (EBI) were audible to others. Th...
Flotilla: ten more ships en route to Gaza, 41 intercepted
The Global Sumud Flotilla reports that ten aid ships are currently traveling toward Gaza, while 41 other vessels in the fleet have been intercepted by Israel. The mission aims to deliver humanitarian ...
Former Spanish PM Zapatero investigated for COVID fraud
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Zapatero is under investigation for money laundering and involvement in a criminal organization related to COVID-19 state aid for the airline Plus Ultra. The probe ...
Prison sentences and fines for accomplices of Bolle Jos
Twenty accomplices of the fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, also known as "Bolle Jos," have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from eighteen months to ten years for importing 11 tons of cocaine. A court i...
Wouter Laumans on Swatch watch hype: ‘It has turned into a total mess worldwide’
Dutchman arrested on Ibiza with dozens of kilograms of ketamine
A 23-year-old Dutch man from Den Bosch was arrested in Ibiza last Wednesday after being found with 49.5 kilograms of ketamine and 56,000 ecstasy pills. He is currently being held in custody on the Spa...
What do Mercedes and BMW have to do with Shell? This German ruling could turn the ‘climate case of the century’ on its head
A recent ruling by the German Federal Court of Justice in climate-related lawsuits against Mercedes and BMW could impact the final outcome of the legal battle between Milieudefensie and Shell. This Ge...
Russia holds major nuclear arsenal exercise
Russia is conducting a large-scale nuclear arsenal exercise from Tuesday to Thursday involving over 64,000 military personnel. The drills include test launches of ballistic and cruise missiles as part...
Police search for 18-year-old man following suspicious situation in Heemskerk
Police are searching for an 18-year-old man following a suspicious incident in the Steenhouwerskwartier neighborhood of Heemskerk. The situation occurred during the night between Monday and Tuesday.
Deaths in Kenya during protests against fuel price hikes
Four people were killed and more than 30 injured during protests against rising fuel prices in various Kenyan cities. Minister of Interior Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the casualties during a televise...
Looting and violent clashes during Bolivia protests
Protests in the Bolivian capital of La Paz have escalated as demonstrators stormed several government buildings. In response to the unrest, the government is prosecuting a protest leader on charges of...
Five dead in San Diego mosque shooting and ‘hate crime’
A shooting at an Islamic center in San Diego, California, has left at least three people dead. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Minnesota prosecutes ICE agent for assault among other charges
A 53-year-old ICE agent in Minnesota has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon following a shooting incident in mid-January. The agent is accused of firing at a Venezuelan migrant, who sus...
Angelo de J. (19) sentenced to 2 years and mandatory treatment for hostage-taking, humiliating and extorting 16-year-old
Large police presence at San Diego mosque after reports of a shooter
A large police presence, including armored vehicles, has surrounded an Islamic center and mosque in San Diego's Clairmont neighborhood. Mayor Todd Gloria reported that authorities are responding to re...
Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach
Schiphol Airport is uncertain whether long security queues will persist on Tuesday following significant delays experienced on Monday morning. A spokesperson stated that the airport cannot yet predict...
Jetten wants more tailored approach for municipal asylum reception after talks
Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced that the Dutch cabinet will focus on customized solutions to assist municipalities with local asylum seeker reception. A specialized flying team will be established...
