World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Diver dies in search for deceased Italian cave divers
A Maldivian military diver, Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee, has died while participating in a search operation for four Italian cave divers in the Maldives. President Mohamed Muizzu and the Maldivian armed ...
Russia: Ukrainian drone crashed near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
A Ukrainian drone crashed on the grounds of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine on Saturday. The incident was reported by the Russian-appointed management of the facility.
Many Swatch stores closed worldwide due to chaos over new watch
Swiss watchmaker Swatch temporarily closed its stores in several countries, including the Netherlands, on Saturday due to overwhelming crowds for a new watch launch. Similar closures occurred in the U...
Dozens of youths attack police at Purmerend fair
Police were attacked by dozens of young people at a fair in Purmerend on Friday night after intervening in a large fight. The group targeted officers with fireworks and stones as they attempted to res...
Castricum station assault suspects fail to come forward: police release footage
Dutch police will release unblurred footage of suspects involved in an assault at Castricum station after they failed to turn themselves in by the deadline. The incident took place during the night of...
Pope pays first state visit to France in eighteen years
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to make a state visit to France in late September, marking the first such visit in eighteen years. Following an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron, the Pope will visit...
Greek Survivor halted after contestant loses lower leg
The Greek version of the reality television show Expeditie Robinson has been taken off the air following a severe accident. A participant lost part of their leg after colliding with a moving boat duri...
YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle case over social media addiction healthcare costs
YouTube, Snap, and TikTok have reached a settlement in a United States lawsuit regarding the addictive nature of their platforms. The case addressed allegations that social media addiction has led to ...
Russia returns over 500 bodies to Ukraine
Russia has returned the bodies of more than 500 people to Ukraine, according to a report from Kyiv on Saturday. The remains are believed to be those of Ukrainian soldiers who were killed during the on...
Netherlands beckons India: PM Modi eyes ASML, water expertise and new trade deals
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Netherlands this weekend to pursue new trade deals in sectors including defense, water management, and technology. During his visit, he met with Kin...
Woman found dead in Helmond home, man arrested
A woman was found dead in a house in Helmond during the night from Friday to Saturday. A man present in the same residence has been arrested, though police have not yet released details regarding thei...
Iraqi man detained for attacks on Jewish school and Atrium on the Zuidas
An Iraqi national has been arrested for allegedly coordinating a series of attacks on Jewish institutions across Europe, including targets in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. The suspect, linked to a...
Leiden University returns centuries-old plates to India
Leiden University is returning two centuries-old inscribed copper "Chola plates" to India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will view the artifacts during his visit to The Hague this Saturday.
Trump: ISIS number two eliminated in Nigeria
US and Nigerian forces have reportedly killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest-ranking leader of the Islamic State globally. The successful operation took place in Nigeria and was announced by ...
Marlboro under fire over ads encouraging youth smoking
Marlboro is facing backlash for advertising campaigns in regions including Asia, Morocco, and Germany that critics say encourage young people to smoke. These advertisements reportedly contradict the c...
Man dies from shark bite off Australian west coast
A man has died after being attacked by a shark off the coast of Western Australia. This incident marks the second fatal shark attack recorded in Australia this year.
Kremlin: Putin to visit China next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Kremlin announced the official diplomatic trip earlier this week.
Haarlem Comic Days invite public to look critically
The Haarlemse Stripdagen festival has launched a warm-up event featuring eight young artists creating public illustrations across Haarlem based on the theme 'Critical Looking.' These interactive art d...
Taiwan: US arms deliveries are cornerstone of regional peace
Taiwanese Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi stated that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are a legally mandated cornerstone of regional peace and stability. Speaking in Taipei, Chen emphasized that Taiwa...
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift music added to American heritage list
Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and Taylor Swift's album "1989" have been selected for inclusion in the U.S. National Recording Registry. The Librarian of Congress announced on Friday th...
Explainer | Eurovision atmosphere unchanged by Dutch boycott: 'It's not a thing here'
Iraqi arrested in US possibly behind Amsterdam attack
Despite his name, Jordi Cruijff’s Ajax might not even play European football: ‘I’m not the type who wants to achieve something in three years’
‘For this fucking chain, that man is just gone’: Minor suspected of fatally shooting 17-year-old Rivaldo to stand trial next week
Hennis-Plasschaert steps down as UN envoy for Lebanon
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert is stepping down as the United Nations envoy for Lebanon to become the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security. She will succeed Gilles Michaud at the UN Department ...
Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred sentenced to 5 years in prison for rape
Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for the 2018 rape of a young woman in Saint-Tropez. He was also ordered to pay the victim 30,000 euros in damages and cov...
Israel reports strike on Hamas leader in Gaza City
Israel conducted an airstrike in Gaza City targeting Hamas leader Ezzedine al-Haddad, who is suspected of being one of the planners of the October 7 attacks. It is currently unknown if Al-Haddad was k...
Sharp losses on New York stock exchanges, oil prices significantly higher
Stock markets in New York closed with significant losses on Friday, reversing gains from the previous day. Technology and chip stocks were among the biggest decliners, while oil prices saw a substanti...
Jermaine Jackson ordered to pay millions to alleged rape victim
Jermaine Jackson has been ordered to pay over $6.5 million to a woman who accused him of sexual assault and rape in 1988. The court judgment was issued because the singer failed to respond to the laws...
Death penalty sought for man who killed Israelis in Washington
U.S. prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli embassy employees in Washington last year. Authorities stated the suspect was motivated by political, r...