World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Nigerian killed during anti-immigration protests in South Africa
Two Nigerian citizens have been killed in South Africa during recent anti-immigration protests, with reports suggesting one of the victims was shot by police. The Nigerian government has formally requ...
Volt EU: decide on European Security Council at NATO summit
Dutch Member of the European Parliament Reinier van Lanschot and a coalition of European colleagues are urging attendees of the upcoming NATO summit to establish a European Security Council. This prop...
Minister Sjoerdsma to China to strengthen trade relations
Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is traveling to China for a three-day trade mission accompanied by seventeen companies from the Netherlands. This visit occurs five years after Beijing placed Sjoerdsma...
Royal court releases first images of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit after lung transplant
The Norwegian royal court has released the first images of Crown Princess Mette-Marit since she underwent a lung transplant last month. The footage, shared on Instagram, shows the princess watching a ...
UN Human Rights Council calls for urgent investigation into situation in El-Obeid
The United Nations Human Rights Council has called for an urgent investigation into the situation in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid. The city is currently under siege by the paramilitary group RSF, rai...
Animal rights activists call new wolf regulations hot air
Animal rights activists are threatening legal action against new government regulations that make it easier for provinces to authorize shooting wolves in the event of human attacks. State Secretary Si...
Provinces allowed to intervene faster with wolves: human safety comes first
Provinces in the Netherlands welcome new regulations that allow for faster intervention in response to wolf-related incidents. Officials emphasize that human safety remains the top priority, particula...
Brussels sends four firefighting aircraft to help France with forest fires
The European Commission has organized four firefighting aircraft from Cyprus and Sweden to assist France in battling wildfires in the southern part of the country. The planes are scheduled to arrive i...
Hamas dissolves its administration in Gaza Strip
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its governing body in the Gaza Strip, a position it has held for approximately two decades. This move is intended to facilitate the implementation of a peace pla...
Spain expects 100 million foreign tourists despite fires and heat
Spain expects to welcome 100 million foreign tourists this year, according to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu. Despite concerns regarding rising summer temperatures and wildfires, the country continues t...
Macron expresses solidarity with wildfire victims
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his solidarity with those affected by wildfires in southern France, which have led to the evacuation of thousands of people. He also thanked emergency se...
Dutch crypto entrepreneur (35) who was a victim of gang rape in Pakistan escaped after car crash
A 35-year-old Dutch crypto entrepreneur who traveled to Pakistan for business was kidnapped and gang-raped. She managed to escape after the vehicle carrying her and one of her attackers was involved i...
UN chief on AI: development faster than we can keep up
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that artificial intelligence is developing at a pace that humanity cannot keep up with. He is calling for the implementation of international regulati...
England terrified of Erling Haaland after Brazil heroics: He gives Norway hope of much more to come
Erling Haaland led Norway to a quarter-final victory against Brazil in the 2026 World Cup by scoring two goals. This performance has silenced critics in England who previously doubted his ability to s...
Risk areas growing larger and more dangerous every year: how France is trying to combat recurring summer wildfires
France is facing an increasing number of large and dangerous forest fires due to extreme weather conditions, which started earlier than usual this year. The government is currently deploying all avail...
Red card affair is a major scandal: Trade minister launched offensive, Trump 'fixed it' with Infantino
The suspension of the top scorer of the US national team during the 2026 World Cup was overturned following an intervention by the White House. This decision has sparked widespread outrage and disbeli...
This is what you are entitled to if your holiday is affected by wildfires
Travel industry officials state that vacationers in Southern France and Spain must find alternative accommodations due to campsites destroyed by wildfires. The report outlines the rights and protectio...
Royce de Vries 5 years after attack on his father: 'It hurts that he missed so much'
Five years after the assassination attempt on his father, Peter R. de Vries, Royce de Vries shared a message on Instagram reflecting on the significant moments his father has missed. He expressed the ...
Two explosions at apartments in Geuzenveld, police investigate possible link
Two apartment buildings were targeted by explosions in the Geuzenveld neighborhood of Amsterdam during the night. Police are currently investigating both incidents and considering a potential link bet...
Funeral procession for Ali Khamenei begins in Tehran
The funeral procession for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began Monday morning in Tehran, drawing a massive crowd according to Iranian state broadcaster Irib. Khamenei died at the start of the co...
No trains between Amsterdam Central and Zaandam due to disruption
Death toll in Kyiv rises following Russian airstrikes
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv between Sunday and Monday have resulted in the deaths of at least ten people. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the casualties following the overnight attack.
Millions of euros in jewelry possibly stolen from French museum
An estimated several million euros worth of jewelry was stolen during a break-in at a museum in northeastern France. Authorities are currently assessing the exact value of the stolen goods and investi...
Australian Prime Minister apologizes for sexual comments about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an apology for inappropriate remarks he made about pop star Kylie Minogue during a podcast appearance. The Prime Minister expressed regret after s...
Netherlands not yet prepared for extreme heat as the new normal
The eleven-day heatwave in June, which caused event cancellations, school closures, and train disruptions, highlighted that the Netherlands is currently ill-prepared for extreme heat events. The artic...
Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota: uninhabitable for weeks
Super typhoon Bavi has caused extensive damage to the island of Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands. Authorities reported that the island experienced severe winds and flooding, leaving it uninhabitab...
Ukraine and Russia report reciprocal attacks
Ukrainian authorities reported Russian ballistic missile strikes targeting the capital city of Kyiv overnight. Officials confirmed the attacks occurred between Sunday and Monday.
Man injured in stabbing in Amsterdam
A 38-year-old man was injured in a stabbing incident on Maria Austriastraat in Amsterdam during the night between Sunday and Monday. Local police reported the event and are currently investigating the...
Argument between multiple people on Zeeburgereiland turns into stabbing: man (38) seriously injured
Death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rises above 3300
The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 has reached 3,342. The northern coastal region of La Guaira was particularly heavily affected by the two tremors, which measured 7.2 ...