World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Red Sea now unsafe as well as Hormuz, global trade under further pressure
Two recent attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East have increased insecurity in the Red Sea, threatening global shipping lanes. Experts warn that these developments could exert further pressure on t...
Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault in British nightclub
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to assault charges following an incident in a London nightclub in February 2023. He admitted to striking a music producer with a tequila bottle during th...
Public Prosecution Service appeals acquittal of man who struck and killed 14-year-old Tamar
Busy conditions at Schiphol as expected: Fits the summer holiday
Schiphol Airport reports that passenger traffic during the first week of the nationwide summer holidays is proceeding as expected. Airport officials described the current situation as normal for the b...
EU says TikTok not doing enough to protect minors
The European Commission has stated that TikTok fails to adequately protect minors, thereby violating EU digital regulations. Concerns include the high visibility of minors' accounts, which may expose ...
Two explosions at toy store on Staalmanplein in Nieuw-West within two days
France opposes self-driving Teslas on the road
The French government has expressed opposition to the use of self-driving Tesla vehicles on European roads due to concerns regarding safety. In contrast, the Netherlands continues to permit the use of...
Major crackdown on pimp gang: 'Romanian men considered red-light district their property'
Seven men were arrested following police raids on Amsterdam's red-light district for operating a Romanian pimping ring. The suspects allegedly exploited sex workers for years through deception, threat...
Over nine thousand fewer flights at Schiphol due to cold and war
Schiphol Airport processed over 9,100 fewer flights in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2023. These cancellations were primarily caused by severe winter weather and flight re...
Deceased person found in water at IJdok, police investigating
Suspected explosive found near scooter in Amsterdam-West, residents temporarily evacuated
Lindt sued in US over alleged child labor in African cocoa supply chain
Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli is facing a lawsuit in the United States over allegations that it misled consumers regarding its efforts to combat child labor in the cocoa supply chain ...
South Korean tycoon to pay 555 million to ex-wife in divorce of the century
A South Korean court has ordered SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to pay 555 million euros to his ex-wife, Roh Soh-yeong, following a nine-year legal battle. This settlement marks the conclusion of what...
Fewer drowning deaths in 2025, Amsterdam still has the most victims
Romanian pimp gang arrested: how Robert V. (45) and George B. (44) led jet-set lives on the fortune they stole from ‘their’ women in the Red Light District
US announces new import tariffs of 10 and 12.5 percent
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, and the United Kingdom. The measures were conf...
US Justice Department drops subpoenas for New York Times journalists
The United States Department of Justice has dropped its subpoena against journalists from The New York Times. The legal action originated from the journalists' reporting on security concerns regarding...
Ajax wins convincingly against Vojvodina in Serbia
Ajax defeated the Serbian club Vojvodina 1-4 in the second qualifying round of the Conference League in Novi Sad. Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Oscar Gloukh, and Mohamed Abdalla scored for the Dutch...
22 hours cramped on a plane is the future, but is it healthy?
Qantas is preparing to launch Project Sunrise, a non-stop 22-hour flight between London and the east coast of Australia. While a technological milestone, health experts warn that such long-duration fl...
Persistent fugitive (24) walks ‘very calmly’ after wild chase: fit officers catch him anyway
A 24-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested in Haarlem on Wednesday evening following a high-speed police chase that involved a helicopter and a damaged utility pole. After abandoning his vehicle, t...
Suspect in disruption of pro-Israel demonstration acquitted, public prosecution to appeal
Ajax kicks off the new season in Serbia
Ajax officially begins its 2026-2027 season today with a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round match against FK Vojvodina in Serbia. This match marks the debut of new head coach Míchel Sánc...
AEX closes significantly lower, oil prices surge due to war with Iran
The AEX index closed significantly lower on Thursday amid a broader negative sentiment across European stock markets. Investors reacted to rising oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middl...
Inner dikes near Durgerdam full of cracks: water board on patrol
Due to a persistent precipitation deficit, the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier is conducting extra inspections of peat dikes near Durgerdam to monitor drought-related cracks. While the curr...
Oleksii (31) fights on the front lines in Ukraine and visits Amsterdam with his wife Antonia (30) during leave: It is nice to relax, but it is also bittersweet
ECB leaves key interest rates unchanged amid Iran war jitters
The European Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rate at 2.25 percent following a previous increase in June. This decision allows policymakers additional time to evaluate how rising ener...
Mattress catches fire in elevator: apartment building in Haarlem evacuated
An apartment building on Clothildestraat in Haarlem was evacuated this afternoon after a mattress caught fire in an elevator on the sixth floor. No injuries were reported, and firefighters are current...
Police intercept 800 kilos of cocaine in van at Amsterdam port, five suspects arrested
British Prime Minister cuts taxes for pubs, clubs and music venues
The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent tax reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues across England. This measure is expected to benefit 32,000 businesses, providing ...
Belgian anti-discrimination agency investigates Sophie Straat's onstage comments
The Belgian anti-discrimination agency, Unia, is investigating a performance by Dutch singer Sophie Straat in Ghent. During her show on Monday night, she requested that white men step to the back to m...