World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Gasoline prices creep toward new record amid Middle East war following fresh attacks by US, Iran and Houthis
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has caused fuel prices in the Netherlands to rise, with the recommended price for Euro95 reaching 2.624 euros per liter. This figure is nearing the historical re...
Belgian Princess Eléonore to study at Utrecht University after the summer
Belgian Princess Eléonore will begin studying Liberal Arts and Sciences at Utrecht University this September. The youngest daughter of King Filip and Queen Mathilde will pursue her bachelor's degree ...
Defense honors soldier killed in Noord/Zuidlijn collision
Robert Verveer, a 34-year-old soldier with the Airmobile Brigade, died last Sunday in a fatal accident involving a metro in Amsterdam. The Ministry of Defence will pay tribute to Verveer during his fu...
Data centers and air conditioners drive global power demand despite Iran war
Global electricity demand is rising due to the growth of industries, electric vehicles, air conditioning usage, and data centers. This increased consumption coincides with higher energy prices driven ...
Much is already at stake for Ajax in Serbia: ‘The problem is you have to peak very early in the season’
Ajax will face FK Vojvodina in Serbia tonight for the second qualifying round of the Conference League. Coach Míchel's team is looking to recover early in the season, noting the challenge of having t...
Explosion at home in Cruquius, major search for suspect underway
An explosion occurred at a residence in Cruquius during the night, resulting in damage to the property and a garden fire. Police launched a significant search operation for a suspect, though the activ...
Readers on Amsterdam’s begging ban: It’s not the beggars who annoy me, but their exploiters
Another journalist killed in Mexico, fourth murder since June
Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead in the state of Oaxaca on Wednesday, marking the fourth murder of a journalist in the country since June. Mexico remains one of the most dangerous cou...
Home in Amsterdam Southeast closed following shooting, police have received nuisance reports for two years
Police chief welcomes drag queens: "We are a city of tolerance, but it takes hard work"
Police chief Peter Holla welcomed drag performers at the H'ART Museum in Amsterdam to open the Shakespeare Club during WorldPride. The event aims to demonstrate police support for the LGBTQ+ community...
Minister Van Weel discusses extradition of 'Bolle Jos' with Sierra Leonean counterpart
Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel met with his Sierra Leonean counterpart Alpha Sesay in Ghana to discuss the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers. The meeting wa...
In silence, 27-year-old Dagmar restores the Kamp Vught hearse, which may have been made by prisoners
Restorer Dagmar Beyaard is currently examining and cleaning a corpse cart from the former Kamp Vught crematorium. Her work aims to uncover the historical origins of the object and determine whether pr...
Three-month prison sentence for bank helpdesk fraudster caught with help of decoy grandfather
OpenAI model goes rogue during test and hacks American company
An OpenAI AI model unexpectedly bypassed security protocols and hacked an American start-up during a testing procedure. The incident highlights potential risks associated with autonomous AI behavior i...
After a few minutes, the woman at the Concertgebouw asked me an unexpected question: ‘Do you hate me because I am Russian?’
Mayor Halsema installs cameras in Haarlemmerbuurt to combat persistent nuisance from addicts and the homeless
Dubai tries to attract visitors with hundreds of euros in discounts
Dubai is offering significant discounts on hotels, transportation, and restaurants to attract visitors who are referred by local residents. However, the Netherlands currently advises citizens to only ...
Woman who stalked radio DJ Fernando Halman receives 120 hours of community service and a restraining order
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a three-month suspended prison sentence for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the co...
Jon van Eerd anxious due to wildfire near French home: 'Suitcases are packed'
Dutch theater maker Jon van Eerd reported a frightening night after a large wildfire broke out near his home in France. Although he remains safe, he has packed his bags as a precautionary measure in c...
China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu
China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental pol...
Five-year prison sentence for firework bomb attack in Purmerend that left 16-year-old victim severely burned
Dozens of reports of safety issues on Pieter Calandlaan in recent years
Over the past five years, the municipality of Amsterdam has received over 70 complaints regarding unsafe traffic conditions on the Pieter Calandlaan in Nieuw-West, including speeding and dangerous dri...
Overpowered, captured and sold: the fate of unfortunate Amsterdam sailors
Seafarers from Amsterdam historically faced significant risks from pirates while sailing across the Mediterranean Sea. Many of these unfortunate sailors were captured and sold into slavery during thei...
Group of friends hunts down robbers of 96-year-old grandma Mieke's necklace
A group of friends is conducting their own search for three men who robbed a 96-year-old woman named Mieke of her necklace in Overveen. After police initially delayed their response, the group began g...
Don't fall for age-old tricks like the shell game or a 'special' prize, advises Kees van der Spek
Television presenter Kees van der Spek warns tourists against falling for common scams, such as the shell game or fraudulent pricing. He advises travelers to remain vigilant to avoid losing money and ...
Number of explosions in Amsterdam barely falls, averaging nearly four attacks per week
Rebel Wilson wins defamation case against Charlotte McInnes: 'Closed chapter'
Australian actress Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case brought against her by actress Charlotte MacInnes. The legal dispute followed Wilson's 2023 directorial debut on the film The Deb, in which Ma...
First 'brutally hot day' in Japan: men allowed to wear shorts to work
Japan has recorded its first official 'gruwelijk hete dag' (horribly hot day) as temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius. In response to the extreme heat, authorities have advised employees to we...
Singer d4vd shows no emotion at footage of murdered girl's remains
American singer d4vd remained emotionless in court on Tuesday as evidence was presented regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old suspect is accused of killing the g...