World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Anti-jihadist force bombs Mali insurgents
The joint military force of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali conducted airstrikes against rebel positions in northern Mali. These actions follow recent attacks by anti-jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels o...
Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel at Schiphol evacuated after logo on facade catches fire
A fire broke out at the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel on Schiphol Boulevard during the night between Thursday and Friday when the logo on the roof caught fire. The hotel was evacuated as pieces of ...
Code yellow for thunderstorms with wind gusts and hail from Saturday afternoon
The KNMI has issued a code yellow warning for the Netherlands starting Saturday afternoon due to expected thunderstorms. The weather institute warns of potential hail up to 2 centimeters and wind gust...
Fire after fire: what will be left of nature? ‘We have long been urging to retain more rainwater’
Recent wildfires in Epe, Oirschot, and Noordwijk have raised concerns among Dutch nature conservation organizations about the impact of prolonged drought on natural areas. Experts are advocating for i...
Police: Violence against officers became more frequent and severe last year
The Dutch police reported an increase in violence against officers last year, with 12,896 recorded incidents. Additionally, authorities noted that the nature of the violence used against police person...
Execution in Texas despite support from rappers
James Broadnax, 37, was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas, for the 2008 robbery and murder of two men. The execution was carried out despite support from public figures who advocated f...
US warns allies over support for Gaza flotilla
The United States has expressed support for Israel following the interception of an aid flotilla destined for Gaza. Washington issued a warning to its allies, labeling the mission a meaningless politi...
Oil price pain came quickly after war began, energy bill impact yet to come
Research from ABN AMRO indicates that Dutch households are currently feeling the economic impact of the Middle East conflict primarily through increased fuel prices. While energy bills have not yet ri...
Germany and France provide aid for wildfires
France and Germany are sending two specialized fire platoons to the Netherlands to assist in combating wildfires. The aid package includes eight wildfire-fighting vehicles, a helicopter equipped with ...
Newspaper: Possible Epstein suicide note kept secret for years
A possible suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein has reportedly been held in a New York court for nearly seven years, hidden from investigators. The New York Times reported the discovery and has petitione...
Hegseth: 60-day rule for end of war not during ceasefire
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate that the 60-day legal limit for continuing military hostilities without Congressional approval should not include periods of ceasefire. This interpr...
Fifteen dead in Lebanon after Israeli attacks on Thursday
Israeli attacks on the Lebanese village of Zebdine killed six people on Thursday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The total death toll from Israeli fire throughout the country for the da...
Natuurmonumenten ‘seriously concerned’ about nature after fires
Natuurmonumenten lobbyist Nelleke Hijmans expressed serious concerns about the impact of recent major fires on nature during an appearance on the talk show Eva. The organization is worried about the e...
Van Weel: Netherlands requests international aid for fires
The Netherlands has requested international assistance for the first time to help combat several active wildfires currently burning across the country. Justice Minister David van Weel noted that this ...
US pleased with Iraq's new prime minister-designate
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his approval of Ali al-Zaidi as the newly appointed Prime Minister-designate of Iraq. Trump congratulated al-Zaidi and stated that his leadership could signal...
Major reed fire with heavy smoke on Liewegje in Haarlem
A large reed fire broke out on a walking path near Liewegje in Haarlem on Thursday evening, resulting in significant smoke development. Witnesses at the scene reported that the fire may have been the ...
Major damage after bus and car collide at Hoofddorp intersection
A collision between a bus and a car occurred on Thursday evening at the intersection of Leenderbos and Kruisweg in Hoofddorp. The accident resulted in significant damage to both vehicles.
Paul Vugts and Wouter Laumans on notorious Irish criminal Daniel Kinahan: ‘He is a kind of criminal Icarus’
Venice Biennale jury resigns after Russia row
The jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned following a controversy regarding the participation of countries such as Russia in the international art exhibition. This decision comes after significant ...
Congress passes controversial budget, ending US shutdown
The U.S. Congress has passed a budget for the Department of Homeland Security, ending a partial government shutdown that lasted for over two months. This decision follows a previous vote by the Senate...
Banksy installs new statue in central London
A new artwork by British street artist Banksy has appeared in central London. The statue depicts a man in a suit holding a flag that obstructs his vision.
Wildfire near Weert no longer spreading
A wildfire near Weert covering approximately 70 hectares is no longer expanding, according to the local safety region. The fire department has successfully established containment lines to prevent the...
United Kingdom raises threat level to severe
The United Kingdom has raised its national threat level from "substantial" to "severe" following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men in London's Golders Green. The suspect, who is currently in custody...
Trump praises King Charles at White House farewell
King Charles and Queen Camilla concluded their state visit to the United States, bidding farewell to President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the White House. During the departure ceremony, Trump p...
Multiple small fires on Oirschotse Hei in recent days
Several small fires broke out on the Oirschotse Hei west of Eindhoven over the past few days and were quickly extinguished. The Royal Military Constabulary reported that no military exercises were tak...
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
The prison sentence of Myanmar's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been converted to house arrest by President Min Aung Hlaing. This move marks a relative easing of the 80-year-old leader's detenti...
Son of Norwegian crown princess wants ankle monitor instead of jail
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is requesting to serve his pre-trial detention with an electronic ankle monitor instead of remaining in prison. His legal team has ...
Journalist Natascha van Weezel (39) on how war is hereditary: ‘Fear persists’
Four years in prison for sexual abuse of three minor stepdaughters, Haarlemmermeer man ordered to pay 40,000 euros in damages
A 53-year-old man from Haarlemmermeer was sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Haarlem for the sexual abuse of his three minor stepdaughters. The court also ordered the perpetrator to pay a...
Starmer: Iran is intent on harming British Jews
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that Iran is targeting British Jews following a stabbing incident in London's Golders Green neighborhood. The area, which hosts a large Jewish community,...