World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
UNICEF: loss of thousands of female teachers in Afghanistan
A UNICEF analysis warns that Afghanistan could lose up to 20,000 female teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 if current restrictions on girls' education and women's employment persist. This s...
Climate agency: Europe saw ‘unprecedented heatwaves’ last year
A report by Copernicus and the World Meteorological Organization highlights that Europe faced unprecedented heatwaves and devastating wildfires last year. These extreme weather events, driven by clima...
WSJ: Trump wants long-term blockade of Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered his administration to prepare for a long-term blockade of Iran. The information was reported by The Wall Street Journal, which cited several U.S. off...
Trump has his photo placed on US passports
U.S. government officials have announced that President Donald Trump's image will soon appear on some American passports. The report, shared with Fox News and The Bulwark on Tuesday, indicates that th...
US Senate against preventing Trump military action against Cuba
The Republican-led US Senate has blocked a resolution proposed by Democrats that would have restricted President Donald Trump's authority to take military action against Cuba. The resolution sought to...
New elections in Kosovo as parliament fails to elect president
Kosovo is set to hold its third election in just over a year after members of parliament failed to elect a president on Tuesday. The political deadlock stems from deep divisions within the legislative...
Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress
King Charles III of the United Kingdom urged the United States to maintain unity with its Western allies during a rare address to the U.S. Congress. He emphasized that global challenges, such as tensi...
Former FBI Director Comey charged with threatening president
Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the President of the United States. While international media had previously reported on his prosecution, the specific details of the ...
Trump lashes out at German Chancellor Merz
US President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Truth Social after Merz suggested the US lacks a strategy in its conflict with Iran. Trump dismissed the comments, stating that...
Magyar to also meet top EU official Costa in Brussels on Wednesday
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is meeting with EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels this Wednesday. The discussions are expected to focus on the frozen European subsidies...
Fire in the dunes of The Hague
A fire broke out in the dunes of Den Haag on Tuesday evening. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the blaze, and an NL-Alert has been issued due to significant smoke in the area.
No parliamentary investigation into Starmer over Mandelson appointment
The British Parliament has rejected a motion to launch an inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the United States. The propose...
Hoekstra: Fossil fuel phase-out needed to prevent next crisis
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra advocated for a faster transition to clean energy sources during a conference in Colombia. He emphasized that phasing out fossil fuels is essential not only for ...
Breeding season begins in Fort Island gull colony. IJmuiden females more well-traveled than males
Gull researcher Fred Cottaar reports that the breeding season has begun at the Forteiland colony near IJmuiden. He observes that nesting Egyptian geese face a high risk, as their chicks are likely to ...
Reserve teams play in Brazil too, and André Krul is benefiting: 'My wish has come true'
Dutch goalkeeper André Krul has achieved a career milestone by making his professional debut in Brazil. Following the match, Krul reflected on his journey and considered whether he might be close to ...
Shocking footage of brawl at Amsterdam Central on King's Day: man remains motionless
During King's Day celebrations, a violent altercation occurred at Amsterdam Central Station, leaving a man motionless on the platform after he was struck and hit his head. Footage of the incident has ...
Trump to Charles: US has no better friends than the UK
U.S. President Donald Trump told King Charles that the United States considers the United Kingdom its closest ally. The statement aims to mend diplomatic ties following recent tensions sparked by Trum...
Car crashes into tree on N232 in Vijfhuizen, occupants hospitalized
A driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a tree on the Schipholweg (N232) in Vijfhuizen on Tuesday afternoon. The occupants of the car were transported to the hospital for treatment fol...
Ukraine must not become a forgotten war
The war in Ukraine is increasingly becoming a 'forgotten war' as media and political attention shifts toward conflicts in the Middle East. Many leaders are now focusing more on figures like Trump and ...
Driver plunges microcar into Leidsegracht, escapes unharmed
A microcar driver was rescued unharmed after driving into the Leidsegracht canal in Amsterdam on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services, including divers, attended the scene to assist the driver and ...
Bussum man re-arrested in 2011 Hilversum murder case
Police have arrested a 61-year-old man from Bussum on Tuesday in connection with the 2011 murder of Pablo Hermeler in Hilversum. This marks a new development in the long-running investigation into the...
Driver ends up in Leidsegracht canal while parking
Trump: Tehran says Iran is on the verge of collapse
US President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Iran is on the verge of collapse. He stated that Tehran has requested the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.
Brussels seeks ‘cleanup’ of regulatory process
The European Commission has proposed a thorough overhaul of its regulatory process to eliminate outdated and redundant rules. This initiative aims to make Brussels' regulations simpler, clearer, and m...
Schiphol hesitant, but study says more de-icing bays only way to prevent winter chaos
Police shoot again in incident involving erratic behavior
Police in Hilversum shot an individual exhibiting "confused behavior" during a recent incident. The person involved was subsequently transported to the hospital by ambulance for medical attention.
Increased risk of wildfires across nearly all of the Netherlands
Due to a prolonged lack of rain, nearly all of the Netherlands is at an increased risk of wildfires. Phase 2 warnings, the highest level, are currently in effect in at least 18 of the 25 safety region...
North Korea honors soldiers who committed suicide in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised soldiers who reportedly blew themselves up to avoid being captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting alongside Russia. Kim described the soldiers' actions ...
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from the oil cartel OPEC. The country also plans to stop participating in monthly OPEC+ meetings that involve non-OPEC members such as Russia.
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the OPEC oil cartel. This move represents a significant blow to the organization of oil-exporting nations and its leading member, S...