World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Man seriously injured in Rotterdam stabbing
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident at a residence on Laanzichtstraat in Rotterdam. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment, according to the local police.
More drug labs in North Holland in 2025 despite national decline; police often only find sites during fires
The number of discovered drug labs in the province of North Holland increased from 19 to 25 over the past year, contrasting with a national decline. Across the Netherlands, the total number of dismant...
Loud booms in Massachusetts caused by meteor
NASA confirmed that loud bangs heard in eastern Massachusetts on Saturday were caused by a meteor breaking up as it entered the atmosphere. The space agency identified the celestial event as the sourc...
Paris region suspends bus services amid riots and numerous arrests
Bus services in the Paris region were suspended on Saturday evening due to safety concerns for staff and passengers amid large crowds and rioting. The unrest followed Paris-Saint-Germain's Champions L...
Police flooded with calls after loud bang in Massachusetts
A loud bang in eastern Massachusetts, USA, prompted numerous residents to contact local police departments for an explanation. Authorities reported being overwhelmed by calls but have not yet determin...
Disturbances in Paris around Champions League final
Clashes broke out between football fans and riot police in Paris during the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Several arrests were made, particularly near the Parc des Pr...
Code yellow in Limburg and North Brabant due to thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the provinces of Noord-Brabant and Limburg on Saturday evening due to severe thunderstorms. These storms may be accompanied by strong wind gusts, ...
Trump wants to give speech instead of concert on US birthday
Donald Trump has announced plans to potentially replace the planned concert series for the 250th anniversary of the United States with an 'America is Back' rally at the National Mall in Washington. Th...
Maarten Wolterink's cartoons appear in Le Monde and The Washington Post: 'I am a cartoonist for lack of any other talent'
Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink, whose illustrations have appeared in prestigious international publications like Le Monde and The Washington Post, will host a workshop at de Koepel during the Haarlem Co...
Notably high number of women at reservist recruitment day in Badhoevedorp
A recruitment day for military reservists in Badhoevedorp attracted over 350 people, including a high number of women inspired by Queen Máxima's recent training. The Dutch Ministry of Defence aims to...
Lebanese Prime Minister condemns 'dangerous escalation' by Israel
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned Israel's recent military actions as a dangerous and unprecedented escalation in a televised address. He stated that a scorched earth policy will not b...
Two Trenitalia trains with 841 passengers stuck all night in France
Two Trenitalia high-speed trains were stranded overnight in France from Friday to Saturday with 841 passengers on board. Travelers reported power failures and high temperatures inside the carriages du...
Lebanese army reports targeted Israeli attack on soldiers
Two Lebanese soldiers were seriously injured following a targeted Israeli drone strike on a public road near the town of Ebba in southern Lebanon. The injured military personnel have been transported ...
Two injured in scooter accident on Kruisweg in Hoofddorp, roundabout closed
Two people were injured in a scooter accident on the Kruisweg in Hoofddorp on Saturday afternoon. Police closed the surrounding roundabout to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident.
WHO chief Tedros arrives in Congolese Ebola outbreak region
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has arrived in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak. He aims to consult with local resi...
Jesper de Jong against Zverev on Roland Garros main court Sunday afternoon
Dutch tennis player Jesper de Jong will face world number three Alexander Zverev on Sunday afternoon for a place in the Roland Garros quarterfinals. The match is scheduled as the third event of the da...
Top Iranian advisor denounces US demands for deal
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for making excessive demands during negotiations and allegedly betraying diplomacy. Rezaei also exp...
US, UK and Australia to jointly develop sea drones
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have announced a joint project to develop unmanned submarines. This collaboration is part of the AUKUS security pact established by the three nations f...
Prison sentence for man from Opheusden who abused two minor employees
A 40-year-old man from Opheusden has been sentenced to 30 months in prison, with 10 months suspended, for sexually abusing two minor employees. The court found him guilty of abusing the boys during th...
Italy bans Ye and Travis Scott concerts over safety concerns
Italy has banned two scheduled concerts by American rappers Ye and Travis Scott due to concerns over public order and safety. The decision follows reports from news agency Reuters regarding the potent...
Enticing with stories: André Nuyens hopes youth book raises awareness of the impact of war
Author André Nuyens has released a new youth book containing eight stories about the resistance during World War II. The publication aims to raise awareness among younger generations about the causes...
Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia over country's ties with EU
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia as the country seeks closer ties with the European Union. President Vladimir Putin has warned of significant economic consequences if Armenia continues to...
Carcass of humpback whale Timmy pulled ashore in Denmark
The carcass of a humpback whale named Timmy is being recovered from shallow waters on the Danish island of Anholt. After lying there for two weeks, the whale was pulled onto land, a process captured o...
Fewer people stayed at Warffum reception center last night
On Friday night, 45 asylum seekers stayed at a reception center in Warffum, a decrease from the 82 individuals present the previous night. The Red Cross suggests this reduction is likely due to more p...
Israel announces new strikes in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced new military strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Israel states the attacks are a response to alleged violations of the ceasefire agree...
Cyclist injured in Bloemendaal accident, police still unsure exactly what happened
A cyclist was injured in an accident on Brederodelaan in Bloemendaal around 1:15 AM on Saturday morning. Local police are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident and have issued a ca...
Risk for new cave rescue attempt in Laos now too great
Four gold seekers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos face delays in their rescue as officials have deemed the current risk too high for another attempt. While one individual was successfully freed on F...
Backyard shed goes up in flames in Haarlem
A shed in the backyard of a home on Delftlaan in Haarlem was completely destroyed by fire during the night from Friday to Saturday. The structure was fully engulfed in flames throughout the incident.
Car in water in Heemskerk, occupants flee
A car crashed into the water along the Starweg in Heemskerk during the night between Friday and Saturday. No occupants were found at the scene as they had already fled before emergency services arrive...
Doctor: Trump remains in excellent health
U.S. President Donald Trump remains in excellent health according to a statement released by his physician through the White House on Friday. The official medical assessment confirms the President's o...