World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Argentine football fans denied US visas receive free TVs
Argentinian football fans who were denied visas to travel to the United States to watch Lionel Messi play have received free televisions from the brand Noblex. The promotion aims to compensate for the...
Trump appeals over Kennedy Center name
The Trump administration is appealing a court order that requires the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington. The appeal also challenges a judicial decision that blocked ...
Red Cross: asylum pact can lead to stress, mental health issues
The Red Cross warns that new European asylum rules taking effect this Friday could lead to increased stress and mental health issues due to potentially longer wait times for asylum seekers. The organi...
Fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West extinguished, search operation started
A large fire at an apartment building on Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam Nieuw-West has been extinguished. While the fire is out and a search operation has begun, the fire department has not yet officially ...
Addicted Haarlem burglar to enter clinic soon; children frightened after he smashed school window
A 25-year-old man from Haarlem has been sentenced to eight months in prison, with two months suspended, for committing multiple crimes while under the influence of alcohol in February. The court also ...
Seven injured in explosion and fire in Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Seven people were injured, one seriously, following an explosion and fire at an apartment building in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Thursday night. Local authorities reported that the incident occurred on O...
Former South Korean president sentenced to 30 years in drone case
A court in Seoul has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison. The court found that Yoon ordered drone flights over the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to create a...
Live blog: explosion and fire on Osdorper Ban
Emergency services have been deployed to the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following an explosion that caused a partial building collapse and a large fire. Authorities are currently on-site managing the s...
Explosion blows facade off gym under apartment block in Amsterdam-Osdorp, massive emergency response
🔴LIVE: Crane demolishing building hit by explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp
A powerful explosion and subsequent fire destroyed a fitness studio in Amsterdam-Osdorp on Wednesday, resulting in at least seven injuries and the evacuation of 400 nearby residents. Emergency service...
Major fire after explosion on Osdorper Ban, multiple casualties feared
A massive fire broke out on the Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam following a powerful explosion that was heard across the city. The fire department reported multiple expected victims and evacuated a nearby a...
UN: Settler violence in West Bank on the rise
Violence by Israeli settlers on the occupied West Bank has reached record levels this year, according to the United Nations. The UN reports an average of six daily attacks resulting in casualties or p...
Trump calls Netanyahu over looming Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via telephone to discuss a potential agreement with Iran. During the call, Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for Tru...
Trump thinks deal with Iran could be signed this weekend
US President Donald Trump has announced that a major deal with Iran could be signed this coming weekend. Although Iran has not yet officially confirmed the agreement, Trump stated that Supreme Leader ...
Iranian state media report no deal yet with US
Iranian state media outlet Fars has denied reports that an agreement has been reached between Iran and the United States. This contradicts claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested a d...
Otter spotted at Zeeburgereiland in Amsterdam, first in nearly 60 years
An otter was recently captured on a wildlife camera at floating nature islands near Zeeburgereiland, marking the first sighting in this urban part of Amsterdam since 1963. City ecologist Geert Timmerm...
Ebola cases rise to nearly 700, over 130 deaths
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 676, with 136 deaths reported by the country's health ministry. This follows a recent surge of about 40 new inf...
Sjoerdsma faces ‘big problem’ without safety cable, according to PRO
Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma faces structural challenges regarding development aid unless its funding is re-linked to the size of the economy, according to PRO party representative Suzanne Kröger. PRO h...
19-year-old man from Hulst arrested after fatal crash
A 19-year-old man from Hulst has been arrested following a severe traffic accident on the N290 near Vogelwaarde on Thursday afternoon. The police reported that the collision resulted in four fatalitie...
World Cup opening ceremony begins in Mexico City Stadium
The opening ceremony for the 23rd World Cup kicked off on Thursday at the renovated Mexico City Stadium before a sold-out crowd of 83,000 people. This marks the third time Mexico has hosted the tourna...
Trump halts attacks on Iran and hints at deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of planned attacks on Iran, citing progress in diplomatic discussions. According to a post on Truth Social, Trump indicated that all involved p...
EU Commissioner Brunner: Important to talk to Taliban
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner stated that engaging with the Taliban is necessary to improve conditions for Europeans and asylum seekers. This comes despite significant opposition from MEPs ...
Ready for the 2026 World Cup opener? Remember the new rules!
The 2026 World Cup is set to begin tonight with an opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. The event is expected to host 85,000 spectators in what promises to be a highly ...
Four cars involved in rear-end collision in Heemstede
Four vehicles were involved in a rear-end collision in Heemstede on Thursday afternoon. No injuries were reported following the incident.
Shock and sympathy in Terneuzen after fatal school camp accident
The municipality of Terneuzen expressed deep shock and sympathy following a fatal traffic accident on Thursday afternoon that killed two children and one adult during a school camp. Local authorities ...
Fines demanded for pro-Palestine protesters who sprayed red paint during Museum Night
Council debates procurement policy: "Just be honest and say this is an Israel boycott"
The Amsterdam City Council is debating a new procurement policy that aims to prevent municipal funds from going to companies involved in human rights violations, specifically targeting ties with Israe...
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on violent thieves in Amsterdam city center: ‘Extremely threatening’
Amsterdam men sentenced to 13.5 and 8 years for Vincent Jalink murder witnessed by 9-year-old son, ten years later
One dead and several wounded in attack near Lebanese hospital
An Israeli airstrike on the city of Tyre in South Lebanon killed one person and injured seventeen others, including ten hospital workers. The attack targeted a residential building near a hospital, wh...