World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Kallas: Middle East does not need escalation
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed concern over recent escalations in the conflict involving Iran, urging all parties to return to the negotiating table. Speaking before a meeting of EU def...
Houthis close Red Sea to Israeli ships
The Yemeni Houthi movement has announced a ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea and confirmed launching attacks against Israel. These actions were taken in response to recent Israeli military strikes a...
Xi Jinping begins first visit to North Korea in 7 years
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in North Korea for a two-day official visit. This marks his first trip to the country since 2019 and his first foreign travel of the year.
Oil prices rise again as Middle East violence flares up
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday following renewed conflict between Israel and Iran. The escalation has diminished hopes for peace and raised concerns about the continued obstruction of oil tankers i...
Tim Krul’s fond memories of the ‘substitution of the century’ actually get you in the mood for the World Cup
Red Cross raises 690,000 euros to fight Ebola in Congo
The Dutch Red Cross has raised 690,000 euros to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in East Congo. Director Harm Goossens stated that more funding is urgently required to purchase essential pro...
Deaths after strong earthquake off Philippines coast
A powerful earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines has resulted in at least three deaths and four injuries. Authorities report that several buildings on the island have collap...
Everyone hopes their rival fails: it’s up to the coach to maintain the atmosphere, says Kim Lammers
Former international Kim Lammers discusses the internal competition and atmosphere within the Dutch national team as the World Cup in North America approaches. She emphasizes that while players compet...
Natuurbelang Foundation fights dune forest felling at Cremermeer: 'Major interventions are not standard maintenance'
Stichting Natuurbelang Nederland is opposing the planned clearing of fourteen hectares of dune forest near Cremermeer by Natuurmonumenten. The foundation argues that such an extensive operation cannot...
Peru presidential candidates neck and neck
Presidential candidates in Peru are in a tight race according to the latest polling data. Left-wing congressman Roberto Sánchez currently holds a narrow lead with 50.3 percent of the vote, compared t...
Israel carries out strikes on military targets in Iran
Israel carried out airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran early Monday morning. Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard in several cities, including Tehran, Tabriz,...
France reviews 70,000 child abuse reports
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered prosecutors to urgently review 70,000 child-related abuse reports by July 14. This directive follows the tragic murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna and a...
My father and his new wife left me behind in Malaysia with a host family
Tsunami warning after powerful earthquake in Philippines
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines early Monday morning, triggering a tsunami warning for the region. The alert also extends to coastal areas in Indonesia and Ja...
Armenian PM claims election victory for his party
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory for his Civil Contract party in the country's parliamentary elections. During a press conference held overnight, Pashinyan described the re...
Israel closes Gaza border crossings after Iran attack
Israel has closed its border crossings to the Gaza Strip as a security measure following missile attacks from Iran. The decision was announced by the government agency COGAT, which coordinates access ...
Trump asks Netanyahu not to carry out retaliatory attack
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from launching a retaliatory strike against Iran following a recent attack. The request was communicated duri...
Major fire at company in Zwaanshoek under control
A large fire at an industrial site in Zwaanshoek, Haarlemmermeer, was brought under control late Wednesday night after affecting several businesses and scattering solar panel debris. Smoke warnings fo...
Revolutionary Guard: attacks on Israel were a warning
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRG) declared that its recent missile attack on Israel was a warning following an Israeli strike on Beirut earlier that day. The IRG also warned of larger-scale attack...
Trump to Iran: Return to the negotiating table
US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to cease its missile attacks on Israel and return to the negotiating table. Speaking to Fox News, Trump responded to Tehran's retaliatory strikes following Isr...
Military reports Iran has fired missiles toward Israel
The Israeli military has announced that it detected missile fire launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. The missiles were observed flying toward Israeli soil following reports of an attack origi...
British newspaper: Trump considers buying Chagos Islands
The White House is reportedly considering a plan to purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius to secure the strategic military base on Diego Garcia. This acquisition would ensure the continued operat...
Who loses all pieces fastest at the Anti-Chess World Championship: "I'm a terrible chess player, but a good anti-chess player"
The World Anti-Chess Championship is taking place this weekend in Amsterdam, featuring about twenty international competitors from countries like India and Germany. In this variant, players aim to los...
Trump walks out of interview after questions about election fraud
U.S. President Donald Trump walked out of an interview with NBC News after being asked for evidence regarding his claims of election fraud in California. He exited the session when the interviewer pre...
Food truck fire in Duivendrecht, smoke visible across the city
A fire broke out in a food truck on Ellermanstraat in Duivendrecht on Friday evening, creating a large smoke plume visible across Amsterdam. Emergency services escalated the incident to a medium fire ...
Bolivian Congress authorizes president to deploy military against protests
The Bolivian Congress has passed a law authorizing President Rodrigo Paz to deploy the military to clear road blockades that have paralyzed major cities for several weeks. The decision followed an ext...
The biggest World Cup ever also means a more expensive Panini album: ‘The only difficulty is identifying the missing ones out of 960 cards’
The upcoming World Cup's expansion to 48 teams has made completing the Panini sticker album more expensive than ever, requiring collectors to find 960 cards. Despite the increased costs, dedicated fan...
China wants to prevent electric cars from becoming even larger and heavier
China intends to prevent electric vehicles from continuing to grow in size and weight. According to state broadcaster CCTV, the government aims to counter the trend of heavier cars driven by larger ba...
Man stuck in dumpster in city center: "There was shouting and banging"
Police in Amsterdam responded to reports of a man trapped inside a trash container after witnesses heard shouting and banging coming from the bin. The man successfully freed himself before officers ar...
Iranian MP: We will retaliate for Israel's attack on Beirut
Iranian MP Ebrahim Rezaei announced that Tehran will deliver a decisive and painful response to Israel's airstrike on the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut. The Israeli military stated that the attack successf...