World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
US reports shooting down two Iranian missiles
The United States military's Central Command (CENTCOM) reported the interception of two Iranian ballistic missiles on Sunday night. The missiles were reportedly aimed at American troops stationed in K...
Hoofddorp car company built hidden compartments for weapons or cash, say prosecutors: multiple suspects arrested
VRT: Complaints about driver’s behavior before school bus accident in Belgium
A fatal collision between a school bus and a train in Buggenhout, Belgium, resulted in the deaths of two students, their supervisor, and the driver last week. Broadcaster VRT NWS reports that there ha...
How letter mail is slowly but surely dying out
PostNord in Denmark has transitioned exclusively to parcel delivery as written communication increasingly shifts to digital platforms. The article highlights the rapid decline of traditional letter po...
Explosion at entrance of apartment building in Zuidoost
An explosion occurred this morning at the entrance of an apartment building on Hakfort in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, causing significant damage but no injuries. Police report that a suspect placed the device...
'We are being criminalized and excluded.' Sam Ndlovu explains in Haarlem how trans people in Zimbabwe have to live
Zimbabwean human rights activist Sam Ndlovu is currently staying in Haarlem as part of the Shelter City program, which provides temporary relief for activists. During the visit, Ndlovu is sharing expe...
NATO asks lawmakers to ease regulations for arms manufacturers
NATO has called on the parliaments of member nations to ease regulations that hinder the arms industry from increasing production. The alliance's deputy chief urged lawmakers on Monday to remove obsta...
Armenia rejects Russian suggestion for EU referendum
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected a suggestion from Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan addressed the proposal in a Facebo...
Rijswijk murder suspect: victim did it themselves
Seyed A., a 58-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting his downstairs neighbor in Rijswijk, testified in court on Monday that he did not choose for the incident to happen. The suspect further claim...
Lawyer Knoops given suspended suspension by disciplinary board
The Amsterdam Disciplinary Board has imposed a four-week conditional suspension on lawyer Geert-Jan Knoops. This decision marks the first time that a disciplinary measure has been issued against him.
Brian Brobbey ready for World Cup: ‘This is a completely different Brobbey. This one plays in the Premier League’
Police raid business premises in Hoofddorp, taxi van seized
Police and customs officials conducted a raid on a car company's premises on Jadelaan in Hoofddorp on Monday morning. Officers from the Amsterdam unit participated in the operation, which resulted in ...
Hungary amends constitution to impeach president
The Hungarian government plans to amend the country's constitution to allow for the removal of President Tamás Sulyok. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Péter Magyar following a meeting w...
BBC: Iranian attacks on US bases more extensive than claimed
Satellite imagery analyzed by the BBC reveals that Iran has damaged at least twenty U.S. military locations since the start of the conflict. These findings suggest that Iranian counterattacks have bee...
Clear thinking beats physical strength, Mart Smeets observes in the middle of the night
Mart Smeets reports on a pivotal NBA game between the former champion Oklahoma and the San Antonio Spurs held in the United States. The match determined which team would advance to the NBA finals, hig...
Iran stresses importance of Lebanon ceasefire for US deal
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any peace deal with the United States. The spokesperson emphasized during a weekly briefing that...
Stockpiling drives strongest growth in Dutch industry in years
The Dutch industrial production saw its strongest growth in four years last month. This surge was primarily driven by panic buying from customers in response to the conflict in the Middle East.
Netanyahu orders strikes on southern Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to carry out attacks on southern Beirut. The targeted area is a primary stronghold for the Hezbollah movement.
Police raid home in Beverwijk, seize vehicles
Police conducted a raid on a house in Beverwijk early Monday morning, deploying officers in bulletproof vests and seizing several vehicles. The operation took place on Peelstraat around 6:00 AM, thoug...
France intercepts another ship from Russia
The French navy intercepted a Russian tanker under international sanctions in the Atlantic Ocean's international waters. President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Kingdom assisted in the operat...
Car largely destroyed by fire in Heemstede
A car was severely damaged by a fire on the W. Denijslaan in Heemstede during the early hours of Monday morning. The incident occurred around 2:45 AM, resulting in the vehicle being largely destroyed.
Explosion at home in Hoofddorp, front door damaged
An explosion occurred at a residence on Graan voor Visch in Hoofddorp on Sunday evening around 11:00 PM. The blast caused damage to the home's front door, but no injuries were reported.
TikTok Shop rivals Saturn and Douglas in Germany, shopping feature coming to Netherlands
TikTok Shop is scheduled to launch in the Netherlands on June 15, allowing users to purchase products directly through the app. The expansion follows its introduction in Germany, though the platform f...
Printer: Curaçao causes striking surge in flag orders this World Cup
Printing company Drukbedrijf reports that orders for Curaçao flags have increased tenfold since the country qualified for the World Cup. This surge in demand marks a significant peak in sales for the...
US launches new strikes on Iran after drone shot down
The United States military conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets, including radars and command centers near the Strait of Hormuz, over the weekend. These operations targeted facilities used for...
Major rescue operation for man trapped in Italian cave
A 20-year-old man is the subject of a major rescue operation after becoming trapped 120 meters deep in a cave in northern Italy. The victim has been pinned by a rock since Sunday afternoon in the Grot...
No winner after first round of Colombian presidential election
The first round of the Colombian presidential elections held on Sunday ended without a clear winner. Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will now face each...
Three injured in two stabbings in The Hague
Three people were injured in two separate stabbing incidents in the city center of The Hague during the night between Sunday and Monday. The incidents occurred at Kalvermarkt and Koningin Julianaplein...
A4 partially closed due to fatal collision near Belgian border
A fatal collision on the A4 highway near the Belgian border resulted in one death and the partial closure of the road between the De Markiezaat junction and Zandvliet. Local authorities also closed a ...
Amnesty: propaganda dominates Russian education
Amnesty International reports that propaganda dominates education systems in Russia and Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The human rights organization argues that Russia is violating children's ri...