World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
US imposes up to 100 percent import tariff on foreign drones and parts
The United States has imposed import tariffs of up to 100 percent on foreign drones and drone components. President Donald Trump stated that the move aims to reduce American dependence on foreign supp...
Broken fan blade shattered plane window that sucked man out of Ryanair flight
A broken engine fan blade shattered a window on a Ryanair flight last month, causing a passenger to be partially sucked out of the plane. American investigators and cabin crew have provided details on...
Amsterdam river cruises cannot reach Basel and Budapest due to drought – but can reach Nijmegen, Zaandam and Hoorn
Closed storage facility and home in North contained half of Opium List: at least 22 types of drugs
Mayor Halsema of Amsterdam has ordered the closure of a home and storage unit in the city's Noord district for three months after police discovered at least 22 types of illegal drugs. Authorities foun...
Short, intense dune fire near Zandvoort
A brief but intense fire occurred in the dunes near Zandvoort this evening. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control within an hour, and no injuries were reported.
European playoff spot beckons for Ajax in Dublin
Ajax is in Dublin for the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round against Shelbourne FC, holding a 3-1 lead from their previous home match. Meanwhile, the club has expressed interes...
Weesp lock closed until there is a precipitation surplus again: "This is fun for no one"
The lock in the center of Weesp has been closed indefinitely by the regional water authority due to persistent drought conditions. This measure aims to conserve fresh water for vulnerable nature reser...
Major fire in house on Prinsengracht, black smoke visible over city center
A large fire broke out in an apartment on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam this afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 4:27 PM to combat the blaze, which caused visible black smoke over...
US law firm to appeal against Tiësto's multi-million dollar claim
The American law firm Greenberg Traurig is filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against a ruling by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The court previously ordered the firm to pay DJ Tiësto 17 million d...
Man drags victim into bushes near Strandvliet and forces them to perform sexual acts
On July 27, 2025, a victim was followed from Gein metro station and forced into bushes near Strandvliet station, where they were coerced into sexual acts. Police have released surveillance footage of ...
Warm and dry summer leads to early grape harvest in Germany
The German Wine Institute reports that the grape harvest in Germany is starting earlier than usual this year due to warm and dry weather conditions. While the heat has accelerated ripening, some regio...
Man arrested for allegedly urinating on concertgoers at Morgan Wallen show
A 33-year-old man was arrested at a Morgan Wallen concert in Baltimore after allegedly urinating on multiple attendees. He faces charges including assault and public urination.
Maersk profits from higher freight rates due to Middle East tensions
Danish shipping company A.P. Møller-Maersk has raised its full-year profit forecast following a strong second quarter. This growth was driven by high demand and increased freight rates resulting from...
Senators investigate gift to Trump following diamond tariff exemption
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal are investigating a diamond ring gifted to President Donald Trump by the Antwerp diamond sector. They allege the gift may have influenced import t...
Romania shuts down only nuclear power plant due to historically low Danube levels
Romania has shut down its only nuclear power plant due to historically low water levels in the Danube River. The plant relies on the river's water for essential cooling processes.
Meta blocks 750,000 minor accounts in Australia
Meta has blocked over 750,000 Instagram and Facebook accounts in Australia since the introduction of a social media ban for teenagers. The company reports that these accounts were suspected of being m...
Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Bulgarian coastal city Burgas next year
The European Broadcasting Union and Bulgarian broadcaster BNT have announced that the Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Bulgarian coastal city of Burgas next year. Burgas was selected over t...
Children's ombudsmen sound alarm over care for 20,000 asylum-seeking children: 'Serious violation of children's rights'
Man stabbed on Warmoesstraat, suspects arrested with taser
A man was stabbed during a conflict on the Warmoesstraat in central Amsterdam early this morning. Police arrested two suspects using a taser, and the victim was transported to the hospital in consciou...
Person injured in stabbing following argument in Amsterdam city center, two suspects arrested
$29 million compensation for family of Boeing crash victim
A jury in Chicago has ordered Boeing to pay 29 million dollars in damages to the family of a victim involved in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash. The decision was announced by a court spokesperson on Wed...
How Amsterdammers watched the solar eclipse
Approximately 400 people gathered on the roof of Nemo in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening to witness a solar eclipse. Most attendees used special eclipse glasses to observe the event as the moon partial...
Greenland puts American oil exploration company on hold
The Greenlandic government has halted an American company's oil drilling preparations after the firm began activities without official authorization. Authorities are delaying the project to conduct a ...
Son of director Rob Reiner officially charged with murder of parents
Nick Reiner has been officially charged with the murder of his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. The indictment was announced during a brief court hearing in Los Angeles, which Nick R...
How Amsterdam sports clubs are bracing for drought amid new watering ban: ‘We can’t go hauling buckets ourselves’
Schiphol struggles with long queues for non-EU travelers
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is facing significant concerns regarding long queues for non-EU travelers at passport control. These delays, which can reach up to two hours, follow the recent implementatio...
Countries in conflict are no longer allowed to host the Eurovision Song Contest
Starting in 2027, countries involved in armed conflicts or facing serious security issues will no longer be permitted to host the Eurovision Song Contest. The organization updated the rules following ...
Officers find wounded man near police station in Amsterdam-East
Appeal by Marius Borg Høiby against continued pre-trial detention rejected
The court of appeal in Oslo has rejected the appeal filed by Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, regarding the extension of his detention. He will remain at his reside...
Switzerland wants to raise VAT to free up extra funds for defense
The Swiss government is proposing a 0.5 percentage point increase in VAT over the next twelve years to generate 24 billion Swiss francs for defense spending. This initiative aims to secure significant...