World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Gaza Flotilla ships approached by ‘Israeli speedboats’
Several ships belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla were reportedly approached and threatened by Israeli military speedboats. Activists onboard claim that lasers and semi-automatic weapons were point...
Washington Post: US aircraft carrier leaves Middle East
The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is departing the Middle East and heading to Virginia for urgent repairs. The vessel has been at sea for ten months and requires overdue maintenance following...
Fed Chair Powell to remain on US central bank board after term expires
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has announced his decision to remain on the central bank's board of governors after his current term as chair concludes. This rare move is intended to safeguard the...
Pro-Iranian movement claims London stabbing
The pro-Iranian movement Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) has claimed responsibility for a stabbing incident in London that injured two people. Local police are currently investigating the so...
Will Amsterdam Pride become world heritage? Chances increased significantly today
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has nominated Pride Amsterdam for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This move follows a recommendation from the Council for Culture, high...
Minor injury in stabbing at Lijnden emergency shelter
One person sustained minor injuries following a stabbing incident at an emergency shelter in Lijnden on Monday evening. Police and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee responded to the scene at the COA ...
Criticism of Hegseth over costs of US war with Iran
US lawmakers questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the financial costs of the conflict with Iran during a House of Representatives budget hearing. While the session was intended to revie...
Putin proposes one-day ceasefire with Ukraine on May 9
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-day ceasefire with Ukraine to coincide with the Russian Victory Day on May 9. The proposal was reportedly discussed during a phone call with U.S. Pr...
Safety region: part of 't Harde wildfire under control
A wildfire in 't Harde is partially under control, according to a spokesperson for the local safety region. Officials expressed hope that the entire area will be contained within a short period.
Brent oil price hits highest level since June 2022
The price of Brent oil reached its highest level since June 2022 on Wednesday. This increase is attributed to the ongoing geopolitical stalemate in the conflict between the United States and Iran.
MEPs call for tougher penalties for antisemitism
Several political groups in the European Parliament are advocating for harsher penalties and stricter enforcement to combat the rise of antisemitism across Europe. During a parliamentary debate on Wed...
Smoke plume from Veluwe wildfire reaches England
Smoke from a large wildfire on the Veluwe in the Netherlands has reached the coast of England. Satellite imagery captured the plume passing over Norwich around 5:00 PM.
Nunspeet Mayor: Ready for evacuation if necessary due to fire
The municipality of Nunspeet is prepared to evacuate residents if a fire at the ASK military training ground near 't Harde expands. Mayor Céline Blom confirmed that emergency shelter has been establi...
Oil and gas companies TotalEnergies and BP see profit jump since war in Iran
Oil and gas companies TotalEnergies and BP reported a significant surge in profits during the first quarter of 2026. This financial growth is attributed to rising oil prices resulting from the conflic...
Suspect in distraction theft that cost Irene (80) her life released with ankle monitor
An Amsterdam court has ruled that a suspect in the violent death of 80-year-old Irene Winkel will be released with an electronic ankle monitor. Of the three individuals suspected of involvement in the...
Iraq war cost US $25 billion so far, Pentagon says
The Pentagon reports that the United States has spent $25 billion so far on the war against Iran. This expenditure includes significant costs for ammunition and missiles used in attacks since the conf...
Multiple roads near 't Harde closed due to Veluwe wildfire
A large wildfire at the 't Harde military training area on Wednesday afternoon has caused the closure of several roads, including the A28 highway between Harderwijk and Wezep. Local provincial roads N...
Wildfire in forest near Den Ham in Overijssel
A large wildfire has broken out in a forest near Den Ham in the province of Overijssel. The Twente Fire Department has upgraded the emergency response to ensure sufficient personnel and equipment are ...
Tupac's stepbrother sues murder suspect, alleges larger conspiracy
The stepbrother of Tupac Shakur has filed a civil lawsuit against murder suspect Duane Keith Davis and others allegedly involved in the rapper's 1996 death. The lawsuit claims that recent developments...
Families of Canada shooting victims sue OpenAI
Family members of victims from a February shooting in Canada have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The lawsuit alleges that the company's software identified the shooter as a th...
Mali rebel group sees regime falling 'sooner or later'
A spokesperson for the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has stated that the Malian regime will eventually fall. The separatist group is also calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces current...
Jeroen Bleekemolen and Max Verstappen in 161-car field for Nürburgring 24 Hours
Dutch racing drivers Jeroen Bleekemolen and Max Verstappen are set to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, which features its largest field since 2014 with 161 cars. The event, held at the iconic ...
OPEC loses key member, benefiting gas prices
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC, representing a significant blow to the oil cartel. This decision is expected to have international implications and may lead to lower g...
Will a European cobra ban finally happen? New EU firework rules in the works
The European Commission is developing new firework regulations aimed at restricting the trade of powerful explosives like 'cobras' often used in criminal attacks. This follows pressure from the Nether...
Hike ends early for two Haarlem residents due to wildfire
Two residents of Haarlem were forced to cut their hike on the Veluwe short after being warned of a large wildfire near Vierhouten. The hikers chose to evacuate the forest as a precaution before later ...
Wildfire in wooded area near Tilburg
A wildfire has broken out in a forest area southwest of Tilburg, near the north side of the A58 motorway. The fire is specifically located along the De Siptenpad.
London police treat Golders Green stabbing as attempted murder
A man suspected of attempted murder was arrested after stabbing bystanders in London's Golders Green neighborhood on Wednesday. Two victims were hospitalized in serious but stable condition, and the a...
Exceptionally large wildfire in ’t Harde could take days to extinguish
A wildfire at a military training ground in 't Harde is considered exceptionally large by Dutch standards. Authorities warn that due to weather conditions, it could take several days to fully extingui...
Halsema: Government should apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to apologize to Moluccan former soldiers and their families who were forced to relocate to the Netherlands in the 1950s. Speaking at a ...
Mayor Halsema calls on government to apologize to Moluccans
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has called on the Dutch government to formally apologize to the Moluccan community for their treatment following their arrival in the Netherlands 75 years ago. During com...