World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Australia to tax tech giants for not paying for news
Australia has introduced draft legislation that would impose higher taxes on tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok if they do not pay local media companies for news content. The measure aims to en...
US media: Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal
According to American media reports, President Donald Trump is reportedly unhappy with an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the conflict with the United States and Israel. The information is based on s...
Moluccan Corrie (75) was one of the passengers who arrived at Java-eiland 75 years ago
Person injured in Eindhoven stabbing
A person was injured in a stabbing incident during a fight in Eindhoven on Monday evening. The incident occurred on Lijmbeekstraat, north of the city center, according to police reports.
Dead and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday killed four people, including one woman. An additional 51 individuals were injured in the attacks, including three children.
Man pleads guilty in 2002 Run-DMC murder case
A 52-year-old man named Jay Bryant has pleaded guilty in a New York court for his involvement in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, the DJ for the hip-hop group Run-DMC. Bryant admitted to letting the...
Trump wants to rename immigration agency ICE to NICE
Former President Donald Trump has expressed support for renaming the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE, to "NICE." The proposal originated from a conservative influencer an...
King Charles arrives in US for state visit
British King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit. They landed at an air force base in Maryland, where they were greeted by an honor guard.
Deaths in train collision near Jakarta
Four people were killed and 38 others were injured following a collision between a long-distance train and a commuter train near Jakarta, Indonesia. Local authorities confirmed the casualties after th...
Trump discusses new Iranian proposal with security chiefs
U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed a new Iranian proposal for a definitive end to the war with his security advisors. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the meeting took place ...
Two injured in stabbing after festival at Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam
Two people were injured and one suspect was arrested following a stabbing incident at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam on King's Day. The attack occurred around 8:50 PM shortly after a music festival ...
Washington shooter charged with attempted murder of president
A 31-year-old man named Cole Allen has been charged with the attempted murder of U.S. President Donald Trump following a shooting at the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. Allen also faces addition...
Scientists provide proposals for phasing out fossil fuels
Scientists at a conference co-organized by the Netherlands and Colombia have concluded that phasing out fossil fuels is both necessary and achievable. Experts from 56 participating nations shared insi...
Reuters: NATO considers no longer holding annual summits
NATO is reportedly considering ending its practice of holding annual summits due to increased tensions and criticism from Donald Trump. The potential policy change comes amid concerns over Trump's rep...
Does Donald Trump suffer from megalomania or not? René Diekstra has plenty to say about that
Psychologist René Diekstra evaluates Donald Trump's behavior, suggesting that the former president exhibits intermittent symptoms of megalomania. Diekstra notes that Trump's state fluctuates between ...
Toppling Trump, Netanyahu and Wilders
Participants at a Dutch King's Day flea market are using the event to raise money for various causes, including activities themed around political figures like Trump, Netanyahu, and Wilders. The tradi...
Small fire at Rembrandtplein restaurant, four people taken to hospital for observation
Utrecht: Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof full due to crowds
The municipality of Utrecht has closed Stadhuisplein and Oudkerkhof to new visitors after the squares reached maximum capacity. Authorities also reported high levels of crowding at other city center l...
British Parliament votes on investigation into misleading by Starmer
The British Parliament is scheduled to vote on Tuesday regarding a potential investigation into Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The inquiry will determine whether Starmer misled the House of Commons, eit...
Building briefly squatted on busy Prinsengracht
High fuel prices due to Middle East war hit fairground operators, but visitors barely notice
Fairground operators in Haarlem and IJmuiden are facing higher operational costs as diesel prices rise due to the conflict in the Middle East. Despite these increased expenses for running attractions,...
Police arrest woman after shooting in Enschede
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on Monday morning following a shooting incident in the city center of Enschede. One individual was injured and transported to the hospital as a result of the event.
Haarlem girl (16) convicted of violence in Velsen, victims afraid to go outside
A 16-year-old girl from Haarlem has been convicted of public violence and assault for an incident in Velsen. The court's decision follows reports that the victims have been left afraid to go outside d...
Man dies during setup for Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro
A man died on Sunday after sustaining injuries during the construction of a stage for a free Shakira concert in Rio de Janeiro. The incident occurred while workers were preparing for the performance i...
Iran: US responsible for failed negotiations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the United States for the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan. Araghchi made these statements upon arriving in Russia for a scheduled meeting w...
Police investigate nighttime sexual offense in Haarlem city center
Police are investigating a sexual incident that occurred in the Kromme Elleboogsteeg in the center of Haarlem during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Authorities are calling for witnesses who may have...
Possible shots fired during altercation in Amsterdam-West, seriously injured man found nearby
Another arrest after series of attacks on Jewish sites in London
British police arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a series of attacks on Jewish locations in London. A total of 26 people have been detained over the past month as part of an ongoing invest...
Man shot during argument in Staatsliedenbuurt
A man was shot and injured during a street argument on Van Hallstraat in Amsterdam-West early this morning. Police are currently searching for the suspect and investigating the scene, where witnesses ...
