World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Multiple vehicles damaged in car fire in Heemskerk
Several vehicles were damaged in a fire on Luxemburglaan in Heemskerk during the early hours of Monday morning. The blaze broke out around 1:30 AM and resulted in damage to multiple cars.
The photos of Bergen-Belsen were too shocking to show, though Philip Freriks would have allowed it: ‘Humans did this to each other’
RIVM: Hantavirus not transmissible from human to human
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has clarified that the hantavirus is transmitted from rodents to humans and is not transmissible between people. This statemen...
Commercial vehicle damaged by fire in Haarlem parking lot
A commercial vehicle was heavily damaged by a fire late Sunday night in a parking lot behind Engelandlaan in Haarlem. The incident occurred around 12:15 AM, resulting in significant damage to the vehi...
National Monument on Dam Square defaced with red paint and 'genocide'
On the morning of Remembrance Day, the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam was defaced with red paint and the word 'genocide.' Cleaners are working to restore the monument before tonight's na...
EO produces farewell program about Lenny Kuhr and her emigration to Israel
The Dutch broadcaster EO is producing a tribute program titled 'Dankjewel Lenny' to honor singer Lenny Kuhr, airing on May 1st. The 76-year-old artist recently announced her plans to emigrate to Israe...
Corrie ten Boom provided a Haarlem refuge for Jews: 'She saved countless lives and risked her own'
Corrie ten Boom is honored for her courageous resistance work in Haarlem during World War II, where she provided a safe haven for Jews and saved numerous lives. Her legacy of risking her own safety fo...
Bo Wissink’s grandmother Jo Postma was a resistance courier: ‘She meant a lot to others, I want to improve the world too’
Bo Wissink finds inspiration in the wartime bravery of her grandmother, Jo Postma, who served as a courier for the Dutch resistance during World War II. Postma’s dedication to helping others and ris...
Yellow alert for dense fog across much of the country
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for dense fog across a large part of the Netherlands on Monday morning. Visibility may drop below 200 meters in all provinces except for Groningen, Friesland,...
Granddaughter of Jan Bonekamp speaks at 20th anniversary of resistance fighter: ‘It is more urgent than ever that we remember’
Brigitte Scholz, the granddaughter of resistance fighter Jan Bonekamp, will serve as the guest speaker at the 20th commemoration ceremony in IJmuiden. Scholz emphasizes that honoring the past is more ...
Tanker hit by unknown projectiles off UAE coast
A tanker was struck by unknown projectiles off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Monday. The incident was reported by the British maritime monitoring agency United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operat...
CENTCOM supports Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin supporting Project Freedom this Monday to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative aims to restore freedom of n...
Seriously injured person in car after suspected stabbing in Rotterdam
A man was found severely injured in a car on Pleinweg in Rotterdam late Sunday night following a suspected stabbing incident. Police believe the stabbing occurred in the Tarwewijk neighborhood, though...
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized and is currently in critical but stable condition. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, shared the health update via a post on social media pla...
Live white-beaked dolphin washes up at Egmond aan Zee
A live white-beaked dolphin stranded on the coast of Egmond aan Zee on Sunday evening and is being assisted by the SOS Dolfijn foundation. The rescue organization is keeping the animal cool with wet c...
Iran: US plan for Strait of Hormuz violates ceasefire
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of Iran's national security committee, warned that any United States interference in the Strait of Hormuz would be viewed as a violation of the ceasefire. This statement was sh...
Netherlands leads repatriation of sick cruise ship crew members
The Netherlands is leading the repatriation of two sick crew members from the cruise ship m/v Hondius, which is currently anchored off the coast of Cape Verde. This operation follows the deaths of thr...
UK to join 90 billion European loan for Ukraine
The United Kingdom government announced on Sunday that it intends to start negotiations to join the European Union's 90 billion euro loan program for Ukraine. This move reflects a coordinated effort t...
Trump: US to assist ships in Strait of Hormuz starting Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will begin an operation on Monday morning to escort ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. The mission aims to assist vessels...
Man in his 20s and family members hospitalize two victims: 240 hours community service
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 240 hours of community service and mandatory treatment for two violent assaults committed alongside his family members. Despite a significant criminal history, ...
Car flips over after hitting road barrier in Haarlem, driver arrested
A car flipped over on Sunday evening in Haarlem after colliding with a concrete road barrier installed for construction on Schalkwijkerstraat. The vehicle was reportedly launched into the air upon imp...
Dutch Foreign Ministry confirms two Dutch nationals died on cruise ship
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the deaths of two Dutch citizens who fell ill while traveling on a small-scale cruise ship from Argentina to Cape Verde. One passenger died mid-voya...
Fire in Weert under control after days of firefighting
A wildfire that raged for several days in a nature area near Weert and Budel has been brought under control. Firefighters officially declared the situation 'brand meester' on Sunday evening at approxi...
Max Verstappen fifth in Miami after 'marathon' and last-corner overtake, Kimi Antonelli wins again
Max Verstappen finished fifth in the Miami Grand Prix after recovering from an early spin and completing a long marathon stint. He secured his final position with a last-corner overtake, while Kimi An...
Merz does not expect delivery of US Tomahawks for now
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz considers it unlikely that the United States will follow through with the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Germany. These weapons were initially promised by for...
Left-wing Mélenchon to run for French presidency again
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the far-left La France Insoumise party, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming French presidential election. He confirmed his bid during an intervie...
AFP: Dutch couple die from suspected hantavirus on cruise
A Dutch couple has died following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organization confirmed three deaths on the vessel, with at least one victim t...
Exhibition in Ontmoetingskerk highlights human rights in Iran: ‘Young people risked death to demand change’
An exhibition at the Ontmoetingskerk features photographs of men and women killed during recent anti-regime protests in Iran. The display aims to bring attention to human rights issues and honor the y...
Merz highlights US role in NATO, downplays tensions with Trump
Friedrich Merz has emphasized the central role of the United States within NATO despite ongoing disagreements. He downplayed tensions with Donald Trump following the announced withdrawal of American t...
Iran says it is reviewing US response to peace proposal
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that it is currently reviewing a response from the United States regarding a new peace proposal. The communication between the two countries was facilitated ...