World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Russia denies attack on monastery complex in Kyiv
Russia has denied responsibility for an attack on a historical monastery complex in Kyiv during recent nighttime strikes on Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims the site was instead hit by ...
UK also to ban social media for children under 16
The United Kingdom is set to implement a ban on social media for children under the age of sixteen starting next year. This measure will also extend to certain gaming and streaming platforms to improv...
Mart Smeets understands why emigrants at the World Cup in Canada and the US cheer for their former homelands
Mart Smeets discusses the behavior of post-WWII emigrants in Canada and the United States who support their original homelands during the World Cup. He highlights how these individuals, who built new ...
AEX nears 1,100 mark on hopes for end to Iran war
The AEX index approached the historic 1,100-point mark on Monday following news of a peace agreement between the US and Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the agreement is expec...
UK bans social media for under-16s
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Downing Street.
Zelensky: Serious Russian attack on Christian culture
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of launching one of its most serious attacks on Christian culture following a strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex. Zelensky ca...
Japan and South Korea stocks surge, oil price falls
Stock markets in Tokyo and Seoul surged on Monday following reports of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The news, shared by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, led to optimis...
Israel refuses to withdraw from Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump of Israel's refusal to withdraw troops from Lebanon. Despite a peace deal betwee...
EU foreign policy chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has welcomed the peace deal between the United States and Iran, expressing hope for its official ratification this Friday. Speaking in Luxembourg, she emphasized th...
Iran deal brings lower prices at the pump tomorrow, so wait a day to refuel
An upcoming agreement between the United States and Iran has caused global oil prices to drop by 4 percent. As a result, gasoline prices at the pump are expected to decrease by several cents per liter...
Ships await more clarity in Strait of Hormuz
Ship owners are awaiting clarity on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following news of a possible peace deal. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that an agreement between th...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess sentenced to four years for two rapes
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Oslo for crimes including two rapes. The stepson of Crown Prince Haakon wa...
EU leaders welcome Iran-US deal
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa have welcomed a new agreement between Iran and the United States. They expressed their hopes that the deal will lead to an end to conflict and the re...
Fire department confirms barn tragedies: livestock fallen through floor fight for life in own manure, Wakker Dier demands solution
An inventory by animal welfare group Wakker Dier reveals that livestock in the Netherlands fall through stable floors into manure pits approximately four times per week. These accidents are often fata...
Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree dies after helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with cage fights in White House garden
Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting several UFC cage fights on the White House lawn. Thousands of spectators joined the president to watch the matches held in the garden.
Foreign media see ‘new Robben’ in Dutch squad and note Koeman’s striking substitutions: ‘Bitter pill for Oranje at 2026 World Cup’
Foreign media have highlighted a promising new talent in the Dutch national football team, drawing comparisons to Arjen Robben. However, international observers also criticized manager Ronald Koeman's...
Energy stress strikes: Dutch lose grip on bills and yearn for stable government policy
A survey by price comparison site Independer reveals that a majority of Dutch citizens fear energy bills will become unaffordable due to international tensions between Iran and the United States. Part...
Son of Norwegian Crown Princess hears verdict in case with 40 charges
The eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is scheduled to receive a court verdict today in Oslo following a seven-week trial involving forty criminal charges. After hearing testimony from...
Death toll rises in Ukraine, Kyiv cathedral heavily hit
Russian airstrikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Kharkiv have killed at least nine people, according to local authorities. The attacks also caused significant damage to a cathedral in Kyiv as th...
Driving through Europe? What you need in your car to avoid heavy fines
Travelers driving across Europe are advised to research varying national regulations regarding mandatory car equipment to avoid significant fines. The article highlights that safety requirements and p...
Figurehead of Argentina’s Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo dies
Taty Almeida, the prominent leader and chairperson of the Argentinian activist group Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, passed away on Sunday. The organization confirmed the death of the human rights activ...
Russia reports deaths and injuries from Ukrainian drone attack
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Tula resulted in three deaths and three injuries. Regional governor Dmitry Milyayev reported the casualties via Telegram following the strike.
Dead and wounded in Ukraine following Russian attacks
At least five people were killed and several others were injured following a series of Russian air strikes across Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities reported the casualties occurred during the night betwe...
WATCH: Japanese and Dutch students watch World Cup match together
Around 100 Dutch and Japanese students gathered at the Uilenstede sports center to watch a World Cup match that ended in a 2-2 draw. The event, supported by a Hogeschool van Amsterdam lecturer, focuse...
Frustrated Dutch fans after unnecessary draw: "Didn't understand the substitutions"
The Dutch national football team started their World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against Japan in Dallas. Fans watching the match at a bar in Amsterdam expressed mixed reactions, with some criticizin...
Four European countries want to lift sanctions against Iran
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy have issued a joint statement expressing their readiness to lift sanctions against Iran. This collaborative announcement marks a significa...
Kyiv mayor: air attacks repelled
Ukrainian defense systems successfully repelled several air strikes over the capital city of Kyiv on Monday morning. Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed the defensive actions via Telegram, reporting that...
Trump: Strait of Hormuz to reopen Friday after deal signed
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is scheduled to reopen this Friday. This reopening follows the signing of a deal mentioned by the former president.
Iran: deal does not mean trust in 'enemy'
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the recent agreement between Iran and the United States does not signify a restoration of trust in the 'enemy.' His comments, reported by ...