World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
One dead and two injured in Heerhugowaard stabbing incident
One person died and two others were injured following a stabbing incident at a business in Heerhugowaard on Thursday evening. Police responded to the scene around 7:35 PM and launched a large-scale op...
Clothing on fire along railway tracks in Beverwijk, police investigate arson
On Monday evening, several items of clothing were set on fire near the Sint Aagtenpoort in Beverwijk along the train tracks. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a suspected case o...
Police: Officer unaware woman was pregnant during arrest
A police officer who pulled a pregnant woman to the ground during an arrest at an asylum seeker center in Zeist stated he was unaware of her pregnancy. The police reported that the officer would have ...
Trump: Called Israel and Hezbollah, attacks will stop
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah to discuss a cessation of hostilities. He claims that Hezbolla...
Amsterdam not (yet) caught up in World Cup fever
NH Sport visited the center of Amsterdam to gauge public excitement for the upcoming World Cup, finding that public enthusiasm and street decorations are currently low. Despite the quiet start, local ...
Iranian Guard threatens ‘new fronts’ over Lebanon conflict
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to open 'new fronts' in response to the Israeli military offensive in Lebanon. Iranian state television reported that the Guard views the crossing of 're...
Car ends up in ditch in Beverwijk, driver taken to hospital
A car crashed into a ditch on the Sint Aagtendijk in Beverwijk on Monday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the driver was transported to the hospital for treatment.
EU wants to exclude US tech companies from major IT contracts
The European Union is planning to introduce stricter regulations for large government digital contracts. These rules could limit the ability of major American technology companies, such as Amazon, Mic...
Trump: Iran did not inform us about suspending talks
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran did not inform the United States about its decision to suspend diplomatic consultations. Trump clarified to NBC News that while the blockade against Iran w...
British postal service Royal Mail investigated again for slow delivery
The British postal regulator has launched a new investigation into Royal Mail following persistent delivery delays. Data from the past year shows that nearly a quarter of first-class letters did not a...
Red Cross warns runners of heatstroke risk on Heat Action Day
June 2nd marks Heat Action Day, an initiative by the International Red Cross to raise awareness about the life-threatening risks of extreme heat. In the Netherlands, safety regions are providing guida...
Merz seeks to build better ties with Trump alongside European leaders
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to work with other European leaders to improve relations with Donald Trump ahead of the NATO summit in July. A meeting to discuss this cooperation is reportedly ...
Kenyans protest against American Ebola center
Residents of Nanyuki, Kenya, held a demonstration to protest the planned construction of an American quarantine center for individuals exposed to the Ebola virus. While official reports counted around...
First Gazans with visas on their way to the Netherlands
The first two of nearly fifty Palestinians from Gaza with study or work visas are currently traveling to the Netherlands. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed their departure, though the ti...
Former garage on De Wittenkade squatted
A former garage building on De Wittenkade in Amsterdam West has been occupied by squatters who claim to have moved in around May 23. The occupants announced the action recently to establish residentia...
Netherlands halts deportations to Lebanon for next six months
The Dutch government has announced a six-month suspension of deportations to Lebanon following the Israeli invasion of the country. Minister for Asylum and Migration Bart van den Brink stated that dec...
Dara Bazelet wrote a play about the war in Gaza, but: ‘The actors found it problematic that we viewed it from the perspective of Israeli characters’
Cyclist injured in collision with car in Heemstede
A cyclist was injured on Monday afternoon following a collision with a car on the Heemsteedse Dreef in Heemstede. The accident occurred during local traffic movement, resulting in the cyclist's injury...
How New York celebrates and protects its bodegas – and why Amsterdam treats its tokos as decor
Residents flee Beirut fearing Israeli attacks
Residents of southern Beirut are fleeing their homes due to the threat of Israeli attacks. The Lebanese army has deployed troops to manage traffic as people evacuate the suburbs of the capital.
Explosion in broad daylight at apartment building in Amsterdam Southeast
Motorist crashes into Houtmankade police station facade, driver arrested
A driver was arrested after crashing into a police station on Houtmankade in Amsterdam-West on Monday morning. No injuries occurred during the incident, but police are investigating the suspect for po...
British government releases new 'Mandelson Files'
The British government has released a new set of internal documents regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the United States. The records, which include emails and text messages, are...
Homes and office building evacuated due to gas leak in South: "I saw it spraying out"
A major gas leak caused by sewer construction led to the evacuation of eleven homes and an office building in Amsterdam-Zuid on Tuesday morning. Michelangelostraat and Titiaanstraat were closed off fo...
Iran halts communication with US over Lebanon situation
Iran has suspended its indirect communication with the United States via Pakistan due to the escalating conflict in Lebanon. The Iranian government stated that negotiations will not resume until a com...
Record number of Russian long-range drones launched against Ukraine in May
Russia launched a record-breaking 8,000 long-range drones at Ukraine in May, representing a nearly 25 percent increase from the previous month. This surge in activity occurred despite a brief ceasefir...
Russia: no response yet from Bucharest regarding drone investigation
Russia is awaiting a response from Romania regarding an offer to investigate the wreckage of a drone that crashed in Galați near the Ukrainian border last week. The incident resulted in two minor inj...
US reports shooting down two Iranian missiles
The United States military's Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the interception of two Iranian ballistic missiles on Sunday night. The missiles were reportedly aimed at American troops stationed in K...
Hoofddorp car company built hidden compartments for weapons or cash, say prosecutors: multiple suspects arrested
VRT: Complaints about driver’s behavior before school bus accident in Belgium
A fatal collision between a school bus and a train in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulted in the deaths of two students, their supervisor, and the driver last week. Broadcaster VRT NWS reports that there ha...