World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
Armed robbery at gas station in Castricum, search for young suspects
Two young suspects on a fatbike robbed a gas station on Soomerwegh in Castricum on Sunday afternoon. Police are currently searching for the duo, who remain at large.
Explosion and major fire in Zwaanshoek: "Heard a huge bang"
A large fire and explosion occurred at a construction company on Hillegommerdijk in Zwaanshoek on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services, including a police helicopter, were dispatched to the scene wh...
Trump: Iran must also promise not to buy nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump has stated that any deal with Iran must include a commitment from the country not to purchase nuclear weapons from other nations. This demand expands upon existing requiremen...
Playing Pokémon to train military drones: how data from the popular game is used for warfare
The popular mobile game Pokémon Go has functioned as a massive geographic data collection operation since its global launch in 2016. This data is now being utilized to train military drones for warfa...
Sailboat mast snaps after collision in Weteringbrug, bridge remains open
On Sunday afternoon, a sailboat's mast snapped after colliding with a bridge in Weteringbrug. The bridge has been temporarily taken out of service as a result of the incident.
Drama for Max Verstappen in Monaco: Red Bull driver retires immediately with engine failure
Max Verstappen was forced to retire from the Monaco Grand Prix early due to an immediate engine failure. The Red Bull driver's race in the principality ended before it effectively began, costing him a...
Israel bombs southern suburbs of Beirut
Israel carried out air strikes on southern Beirut suburbs targeting terrorist command centers, according to Prime Minister Netanyahu's office. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the attacks were a re...
River Song in trouble near Fort Island IJmuiden
The pleasure craft River Song encountered difficulties near Forteiland IJmuiden early this afternoon. The vessel required assistance after getting into trouble in the waters near the island.
False bomb threats during tense elections in Armenia
Multiple polling stations in Armenia received false bomb threats during the country's tense elections, according to state media. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the threats were intende...
One dead and several wounded in Israel shootings
At least one person was killed and five others were injured in a series of suspected shootings in central Israel near the West Bank. Israeli rescue services reported that the incidents occurred at mul...
Ukraine reports drone attack on nuclear storage facility near Chernobyl
Ukrainian authorities reported that a Russian drone strike damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. No fuel was being stored at the site during the attack, a...
More than a million attend papal mass in Madrid
More than a million people attended a mass led by Pope Leo XIV at the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid, marking the highlight of his visit to Spain. The ceremony was attended by Spanish King Felipe and Quee...
27 asylum seekers stayed in emergency shelter in Gieten last night
On Saturday night, 27 asylum seekers stayed at an emergency shelter in Gieten, Drenthe, marking a slight increase from 25 people the previous night. The temporary facility, located in the De Goorns sp...
US concerned about increased Israeli espionage
The US Pentagon has raised the espionage threat level from Israel to its highest category following reports of increased spying activities. Israel is specifically accused of attempting to eavesdrop on...
Fire in building on Schoterbosplein in Haarlem, residents temporarily evacuated
A fire broke out in a building at the corner of Schoterbosplein and Iepenstraat in Haarlem on the night of Saturday to Sunday. Emergency services were alerted around 3:00 AM, leading to the temporary ...
South Korea could get first female prime minister in 20 years
South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, the current Minister of SMEs and Startups, as the country's new prime minister. If confirmed, Han would become the first woman to hol...
F-35 at Schiphol: Routine training or is there more to it?
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is conducting training exercises with F-35 fighter jets at Schiphol Airport to practice cooperation between civil and military aviation. These drills, the first of thei...
Jan swapped Haarlem for Oslo 60 years ago but still dreams of a herring cart
81-year-old Jan Hoogenwerf reflects on his life in Oslo sixty years after moving there from his hometown of Haarlem. Despite his long residency in Norway, he maintains a strong connection to his Dutch...
A22 on-ramp temporarily closed after collision at Velsertraverse
Two cars collided on the A22 on-ramp at the Velsertraverse in Velsen-Noord on Saturday night around 11:50 PM. The incident resulted in a temporary closure of the ramp, and the exact cause of the accid...
Suspended priest Pierre Valkering wants two high-ranking Vatican officials to testify in Haarlem: 'I want to know exactly what has been alleged about me'
Suspended Amsterdam priest Pierre Valkering is seeking to have two high-ranking Vatican officials testify at the Haarlem district court. He aims to uncover what Bishop Jan Hendriks reported about him ...
US: two Iranian drones headed for Strait of Hormuz shot down
The US military shot down two Iranian drones on Saturday evening that were threatening shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident marks the latest escalation in tensions between the two n...
Multiple victims in US festival shooting
Eight people were injured in a shooting during the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon. Local police reported finding multiple victims at the scene, many of whom were transpor...
Source: US wants to use Iranian assets for reparations
The United States plans to use Iranian assets to fund reconstruction in friendly Gulf states and cover future damages caused by Iran. This proposal follows a series of Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Ba...
Sister of North Korean leader: Never renounce nuclear power status
Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean leader, stated that the country will never relinquish its nuclear power status and will not tolerate any threats. This declaration precedes a planned visit by C...
Search for missing man on Veluwe suspended due to presence of wolves
A search operation for a missing man in the northern Veluwe was suspended on Saturday evening due to the presence of wolves in the area. The rescue organization SAR Nederland stated that continuing th...
Injury and damage in car collision on Rijksweg in Velsen-Zuid
A collision between two cars occurred on Saturday evening on the Rijksweg in Velsen-Zuid, resulting in significant vehicle damage. One occupant of the vehicles was injured and transported to the hospi...
Cruise ship Hondius departs Rotterdam
The cruise ship Hondius departed from the port of Rotterdam on Saturday evening following a hantavirus outbreak on board in April. The vessel is currently sailing to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, where i...
Prisoner still at large after hospital escape in Belgium
A Russian inmate named Alaouidi Djabrailov remains at large after escaping from a hospital in Bruges, Belgium, on Friday. He managed to flee by threatening guards with a sharp object during a clothing...
Parkinson's cure draws closer in this futuristic lab
Researchers in a Spanish laboratory are working on a cure for Parkinson's disease, a currently incurable condition that causes progressive physical and mental decline. The project aims to develop a re...