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Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Significant damage in two-car collision in Beverwijk
Two cars collided on Tuesday afternoon in Beverwijk, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported following the accident.
No arrests yet for Heemskerk car fires; police investigate possible link
Police are investigating two car fires that occurred last week in Heemskerk on Luxemburglaan and Debora Bakelaan, resulting in heavy damage to four vehicles. No arrests have been made yet as authoriti...
Leaking sheet piling causes another sinkhole at Donkere Spaarne: 'This is major'
A sinkhole has appeared on a walking path along the Donkere Spaarne for the third time in 18 months due to a leaking sheet pile wall. Water from the Spaarne river seeped under the pavement, eroding th...
Jetten briefly in hospital after being stung while swimming
Dutch Premier Rob Jetten was briefly hospitalized on Bonaire on Tuesday morning after being stung by an unidentified creature while swimming. Jetten experienced an allergic reaction but did not sustai...
More than a hundred party colleagues express support for Starmer
More than 100 Labour members of parliament have signed a statement of support for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Despite facing significant pressure to resign, these party colleagues are reaffir...
Ryanair flight makes emergency landing at Schiphol after pilot falls ill
A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing at Schiphol Airport on Monday evening after a pilot became unwell. The airline confirmed the medical emergency on Tuesday, stating that it necessitated the u...
Two arrested for drug smuggling via Schiphol, 3 kilos of cocaine found
The Marechaussee arrested a 66-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man on Sunday for smuggling three kilograms of cocaine via Schiphol Airport. The drugs were found in the woman's luggage on a flight fro...
US prices rising at fastest pace in three years
The United States experienced its highest inflation in nearly three years this April, with prices for goods and services rising by 3.8% annually. This increase is largely driven by soaring fuel costs ...
Visitors at P+R Nieuw-Vennep shocked but not surprised by stripped cars
Two vehicles were found extensively stripped of parts, including doors and dashboards, at a park-and-ride facility in Nieuw-Vennep last weekend. Regular users of the parking lot expressed shock but no...
Dutch children already underperform in math by age 5, but score better in one area
The International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS) shows that Dutch five-year-olds score lower in mathematics than their international peers. While lagging in math, Dutch children perf...
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon sued over too realistic film
Two United States police officers are suing actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for defamation regarding their new film, The Rip. The officers claim the movie's plot too closely resembles a real-life po...
In ‘The President’s Cake’ a 9-year-old girl must bake a cake for Saddam Hussein: ‘Iraq was a black hole in the early nineties’
Germany sees more cyberattacks and wants to strike back
Germany is developing a more active cyber defense strategy and preparing legislation to allow for counterattacks following an increase in cyberattacks. Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt anno...
Dead man found in Lijnbaansstraat home, police suspect foul play
Significant damage in rear-end collision between De Zilk and Hillegom
Two work vans were involved in a rear-end collision on Tuesday morning on the Beeklaan between De Zilk and Hillegom. While the accident resulted in significant vehicle damage, no injuries were reporte...
Dead man found in Lijnbaansstraat home, suspected foul play
Police have launched a major investigation after a man was found dead in a residence on Lijnbaansstraat in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. Authorities suspect a crime and have cordoned off the area near...
Lebanon: 380 killed in attacks since ceasefire with Israel took effect
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that 380 people, including 22 children and 39 women, have been killed in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire began last month.
Russia confirms end of ceasefire with Ukraine
Russia has confirmed the end of its humanitarian ceasefire with Ukraine, announcing that combat operations will now resume. A Kremlin spokesperson stated that the truce has officially concluded follow...
Tiësto wins lawsuit against US law firm, awarded 17 million euros
DJ Tiësto has won a lawsuit against a United States law firm after the Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled in his favor regarding incorrect tax advice. The court ordered the firm to pay the DJ 17 million...
Police seize record number of illegal weapons from minors
Dutch police seized a record total of over 2,300 prohibited weapons from minors last year, including 947 knives and 442 firearms or components. Law enforcement officials expressed significant concern ...
Israel approves establishment of tribunal for October 7 attacks
The Israeli parliament has approved the creation of a special tribunal to try Palestinians suspected of involvement in the October 7, 2023, attacks. This newly established court will have the legal au...
Color disappears from Japanese chip bags due to oil shortage from Iran war
Japanese snack giant Calbee is switching its colorful packaging to black and white designs to cope with an oil shortage. The supply issue stems from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting m...
Starmer says he will continue governing despite pressure
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has informed his cabinet that he will not resign despite facing political pressure. His office noted that the Labour Party's formal leadership challenge procedure h...
EU foreign policy chief Kallas: defense production must increase significantly
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has called for a significant increase in European defense production and joint procurement, stating that current efforts are lagging. Speaking ahead of a meeting wi...
MP: Iran could enrich uranium further if attacked
Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei stated that the country could escalate uranium enrichment to 90 percent if it faces another attack. This proposal is scheduled for discussion within the parliament's Na...
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Prosecutors believe abuse suspect Joannes B. has more victims
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service expects that suspect Joannes B. may have more victims than the six currently identified, including an attempted rape at an Amsterdam daycare. B. will undergo evalu...
Sex crime suspect Jan B. sent to Pieter Baan Center
Jan B., a suspect in a sexual abuse case involving at least four children, will be admitted to the Pieter Baan Centrum for psychiatric evaluation. The decision was announced on Tuesday during a court ...
Arrest at gunpoint in Akersloot; suspects released shortly after
Police arrested two individuals at a home in Akersloot on Sunday afternoon following reports of a firearm sighting. The high-risk operation involved multiple officers with drawn service weapons, thoug...
British minister: PM Starmer's departure not yet certain
British Minister Darren Jones stated that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation is not yet certain despite significant internal pressure. Starmer is holding meetings with cabinet members who want ...