World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Flight attendant possibly infected with hantavirus in Amsterdam UMC: No reason for panic
A KLM flight attendant has been admitted to the Amsterdam UMC in isolation after showing symptoms of the hantavirus, following contact with an infected passenger from the cruise ship Hondius. Medical ...
19-year-old Amsterdammer arrested in Spain after King's Day shooting left man seriously injured
McDonald's reports higher Q1 profit driven by larger burgers
McDonald's reported an increase in global profits and sales for the first quarter of the year. The fast-food giant attributed this growth to the popularity of larger burgers and special promotional it...
Royal Marechaussee: fire in 't Harde caused by explosives exercise
A wildfire that broke out on April 29 at the Artillery Shooting Range in 't Harde was caused by a military exercise involving explosives. Following a factual investigation, the Royal Netherlands Marec...
Confessed child porn suspect wants to work on drug addiction: 'I am 100 percent not a pedophile'
A 37-year-old man from Heemskerk appeared in an Alkmaar court facing charges of possessing child pornography between May and September of last year. The suspect confessed to the charges but denied bei...
European Parliament urges member states to speed up European defense union
Members of the European Parliament from eleven countries are calling for the swift establishment of a European defense union to ensure independent security capabilities. The proposal suggests that thi...
Reconstruction of fatal stabbing in Den Hoorn
A crime scene reconstruction will be conducted in Den Hoorn to investigate the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Giannini from Delft, which occurred on January 22. The decision was announced during a prel...
Cruise line: People on board Hondius ‘very united’
The situation aboard the Dutch cruise ship Hondius is reported as calm and cohesive, with no passengers currently exhibiting hantavirus symptoms. A spokesperson for Oceanwide Expeditions stated that w...
Singapore tests two from ship Hondius for hantavirus
Singapore is testing two crew members from the cruise ship Hondius for hantavirus as a precautionary measure. One individual reports a runny nose while the other shows no symptoms, and both remain in ...
Relieved Naomi feels vindicated by Ali B's prison sentence; rapper appeals to Supreme Court
Dutch rapper Ali B has been sentenced to three years in prison for two counts of rape, a verdict his legal team intends to appeal at the Supreme Court. A lawyer for one of the victims stated that the ...
Cruise ship: 30 people disembarked on Saint Helena
Thirty passengers from the cruise ship Hondius, including three Dutch nationals, disembarked on the island of Saint Helena on April 24. Among them was a Dutch couple who both passed away, with the man...
Reduced sentence on appeal for Zwolle McDonald’s murders
Veysel Ü. was sentenced to 26.5 years in prison on appeal for the murder of two brothers at a McDonald's in Zwolle, a reduction from his initial 30-year sentence. The court in Arnhem cited a psycholo...
Man severely assaulted at Bijlmer Arena station, police seek witnesses
Shell reports significant profit due to Middle East war
Shell reported a first-quarter profit of nearly $6.9 billion, driven by a significant increase in oil prices. The price surge is attributed to market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the M...
The World Cup is coming: Were you there in the USA in 1994 or Mexico in 1986? Let us know
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in North America, a Dutch news outlet is seeking memories from fans who attended the 1994 tournament in the USA or the 1986 event in Mexico. The call for stories specif...
Reconstruction to provide more clarity on woman's death in Oss
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will conduct a reconstruction of a fatal shooting that occurred in a car in Rotterdam last November, resulting in the death of a 24-year-old woman from Oss. A susp...
Flight attendant tested after mild symptoms, second evacuation plane arrives at Schiphol
A hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths, including a Dutch couple. Evacuation flights have begun arriving at Schiphol Airport, where health officials are...
Court acquits Ali B of sexual assault of Jill Helena
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has acquitted Ali B of the 2018 assault of singer Jill Helena due to a lack of supporting evidence. The ruling follows a similar request for acquittal by the Public Prose...
KLM flight attendant in isolation with suspected hantavirus infection
A KLM flight attendant from Haarlem is currently being held in isolation at Amsterdam UMC due to a suspected hantavirus infection. The Dutch Ministry of Health confirmed the situation following initia...
Summer holidays less popular due to fuel crisis
Rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are making summer vacations less popular among Europeans. High prices for both airline tickets and car travel are forcing many travelers ...
Ammonia leak at business park in Diemen-Zuid, large fire department response
Polling stations open for British elections
Polling stations have opened across Great Britain for local elections in England and parliamentary elections in Wales and Scotland. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party is expected to face signi...
What punishment awaits monument vandals and Remembrance Day disruptors? This fact works in their favor
During the National Remembrance Day on Dam Square in Amsterdam, activists defaced the National Monument and disrupted the two-minute silence to protest the war in Gaza. A total of thirteen people were...
Pump prices drop slightly after sharp decline in oil prices
Dutch gasoline and diesel advisory prices saw a slight decrease on Thursday following a sharp decline in global oil prices. The price drop is attributed to market hopes for a swift resolution to the c...
Major damage to shop after ATM bombing on Jan Pieter Heijestraat
MSF: Malnutrition in Gaza devastating for pregnant women and babies
An analysis by Médecins Sans Frontières warns that extreme food shortages in Gaza are having devastating effects on pregnant women and newborns. The international medical organization highlights tha...
Facade blown away in Amsterdam ATM bombing
Two suspects on a motorscooter fled after a double explosion during an ATM robbery at a shop in Amsterdam-West early this morning. The blast significantly damaged the building's facade, though no inju...
Man injured in hand in Haarlem stabbing, two arrested
A man sustained a hand injury during a stabbing incident on Generaal Cronjéstraat in Haarlem on Wednesday evening. Police have since arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.
EU politicians want swift action on new AI model before hacking chaos breaks out: ‘Bad guys get golden opportunity’
European MEPs are calling for urgent action and access to test a new AI model called Mythos, which is capable of rapidly identifying security vulnerabilities. They warn that the technology could provi...
Ali B to hear today if he faces prison sentence in appeal ruling
Dutch rapper Ali B will hear the court's verdict today regarding his appeal against a two-year prison sentence for rape and assault. The artist will not be present in person for the court's decision.