World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Major earthquake in Colombia claims at least eighteen lives
Man arrested at Kim Kardashian's home following attempted break-in
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Sunday at Kim Kardashian's residence near Los Angeles on suspicion of burglary. Kardashian and her children were not present at the home during the incident.
Nout Wellink on the lobby for Klaas Knot at the ECB: 'This is not a matter of making a few phone calls'
Former De Nederlandsche Bank president Nout Wellink explains that securing a top position at the European Central Bank requires extensive diplomatic effort rather than simple casual lobbying. He empha...
London mayor wants more space for pubs and nightclubs
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is opposing plans by the Westminster district to restrict the opening of new bars and nightclubs in popular nightlife areas. Khan argues that the city should instead create mor...
Høiby baffled by request to extend pre-trial detention: 'Did everything I could'
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has expressed confusion and disagreement regarding the prosecution's request to extend his pre-trial detention by another month. He claims he was...
Rita: over 520 reports of discrimination during WorldPride
Spaarndammer Tunnel closed towards city due to malfunction
The Spaarndammertunnel is closed in the direction of Amsterdam city center as of 10:45 AM due to a technical malfunction with the tunnel's public address system. It remains unclear how long the closur...
New investigation on Pieter Calandlaan into accident that killed 13-year-old boy
Police conducted a reconstruction of a fatal accident on the Pieter Calandlaan in Amsterdam, where a 13-year-old boy was struck and killed by a scooter on May 24. The investigation, which included an ...
Trump lashes out at oil companies over high fuel prices
Former US President Donald Trump has called on major oil companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron to lower fuel prices. He argues that these corporations are profiting excessively from current high oil m...
Explosion at restaurant on Dijkgraafplein
An explosion occurred at a restaurant on Dijkgraafplein in Amsterdam early this morning, causing significant damage to the storefront and the building's ground floor. No injuries were reported, and th...
Earliest grape harvest ever in Spain due to extreme heat, climate having an impact
Vineyard workers in Catalonia, Spain, have begun the grape harvest as early as July 22 due to record-breaking summer heat. This marks the earliest start to the harvest in Spanish history, reflecting t...
Rhine hits record low, river splitting threatens German inland shipping
The Rhine river has reached a record-low water level at the Dutch border, threatening navigation further downstream. This situation could have significant negative consequences for the inland shipping...
Fire in apartment building in Noord: large emergency service response
A fire broke out in an apartment on the Schepenlaan in Amsterdam-Noord around 8:30 a.m. this morning. Emergency services have scaled up the response to a major fire, though the cause of the blaze rema...
Tupac murder suspect in court: his own statements are key evidence
Duane Keith Davis is appearing in court in Las Vegas nearly thirty years after the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Although Davis denies involvement, prosecutors are utilizing his own past statements a...
Regional rainfall deficits break records: 'This is the new normal'
Regional precipitation deficits in parts of the Netherlands, including Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland, have reached record levels as of early August. Experts warn that these dry conditions could becom...
Upcoming solar eclipse to reduce solar energy generation
An upcoming solar eclipse this Wednesday will cause a temporary decrease in solar energy production across large parts of Europe. Grid operators have implemented safety measures to maintain network st...
Top Irish criminal who lived in the Netherlands for years brought back to Ireland from Dubai
Police seek identity of man found dead in water with distinctive ring and compass
Police in Amsterdam are seeking the identity of a deceased man found in the water near the Westelijke Merwedekanaaldijk on August 3. The man, estimated to be between 40 and 60 years old, was found wit...
Ajax beats Rangers to reach Champions League third qualifying round
Economic powerhouse Germany loses 15,000 jobs per month: what does this mean for the Netherlands?
Germany's manufacturing sector is currently shedding 15,000 jobs per month across the automotive and machinery industries. This economic downturn in Germany is expected to have significant repercussio...
Man injured in stabbing on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal
A man was injured in a suspected stabbing incident on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam city center on the evening of the incident. Emergency services were deployed to the scene and the victim ...
Taylor Swift has song removed from Trump TikTok video
Taylor Swift has requested the removal of her song 'August' from a TikTok video posted by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The track was used in the video without her authorization.
Eclipse fever hits Europe: hotels more expensive and viewing spots scarce
The upcoming solar eclipse on August 12 is causing a surge in tourism across parts of Europe. This influx of travelers has led to limited accommodation availability and significantly higher hotel pric...
Trucks now allowed on the road on Sundays in some German states
Several German states have temporarily lifted the Sunday driving ban for trucks to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by low water levels in the Rhine. This measure aims to ensure the continued ...
Belgian government blocks Chinese takeover of helicopter company
The Belgian government has blocked the acquisition of the helicopter company Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) by a Chinese firm. Officials cited concerns that the sale would lead to the loss of c...
US company prepares unauthorized oil drilling in Greenland
An American company has begun unauthorized preparations for oil test drilling in a protected area of Greenland. The Greenlandic government has issued a strong warning after the company landed machiner...
Motorist drives 150 km/h in city center and asks for a warning
Police in Amsterdam confiscated a car and a driver's license after they were caught driving 146 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The driver, who was stopped as part of a Europe-wide speed enforcement campaign,...
Four suspects chased and arrested after yet another break-in at fire station
Police arrested four suspects following a high-speed chase that ended near Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam after a break-in at a fire station in Aalsmeer. The incident is part of a string of recent burglar...
Final day of World Pride arrives with protest march and closing concert
The final day of the two-week World Pride event in Amsterdam features a protest march from the President Kennedylaan to the Museumplein. The celebration concludes with a concert at the Pride Village, ...
