World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Skydiver dies in Rhoon, police suspect accident
A parachutist died on Sunday morning after being discovered at the Essendijk in the village of Rhoon, South Holland. Local police are investigating the incident and currently suspect the death was the...
Magyar to Brussels for talks on frozen EU funds
Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is scheduled to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels to discuss the release of frozen EU subsidies. While Magyar seeks the funds ...
Suspect arrested for shooting at house in Frederik Hendrikbuurt
Police arrested a suspect following reports of a shooting at a residence on Van Houweningenstraat in Amsterdam-West on Sunday evening. Although investigators found a possible bullet hole in a window, ...
Jetten calls shooting 'shocking event'
Dutch Premier Rob Jetten described a shooting at the Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington as a "shocking event." President Donald Trump and members of his administration were unharmed in the inciden...
Increasing number of areas at increased risk of wildfires
The Dutch fire department has declared Phase 2, the highest warning level for wildfires, in fifteen regions across the country. This alert signifies an elevated risk of nature fires, urging increased ...
New fighting reported in Malian city of Kidal
Renewed fighting has broken out between insurgents and Malinese government troops in the northern city of Kidal. Following a series of attacks across Mali on Saturday, rebels now claim to have taken c...
Only 200 left in the wild, but now also at Artis: four critically endangered Visayan warty pigs
Artis zoo in Amsterdam has welcomed four female Visayan warty pigs, a critically endangered species with only about 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The animals arrived from Rotterdam's Diergaar...
40 years after Chernobyl, we are committing to nuclear power again. Is it suddenly safe?
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, this article examines the safety of nuclear energy in the modern era. It addresses seven key questions about whether a similar catastrophe could happ...
Six activists who caused A12 traffic jam still in custody
Six activists remain in police custody following a demonstration on Saturday where they used vehicles to block a section of the A12 highway. They are scheduled for questioning on Sunday and are expect...
Mandy (34) was deployed to Lebanon, it changed her life forever: ‘Bodies lay along the road’
Mandy Heeren, a 34-year-old Dutch professional soldier, was deployed in 2023 as the sole Dutch representative in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. The traumatic experiences she faced during the ...
Zelensky: World on brink of disaster again 40 years after Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian drone attacks are threatening nuclear safety, potentially bringing the world to the brink of another disaster forty years after Chernobyl. He...
The Greenhouse | Facts once again seem to matter little in the climate debate
Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses how factual education about climate change fails to significantly shift public opinion. He highlights that even a crash course on the subject does not alter per...
CBS: Trump administration was target of Correspondents' Dinner suspect
A suspect identified as Cole Allen confessed to targeting members of Donald Trump's administration during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The motive was revealed by CBS News thro...
Prosecutors increase reward for 25-year-old murder of woman in Rotterdam
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service has increased the reward to €25,000 for information leading to the killer of Mariska Klompenhouwer, who was murdered in Rotterdam in 2001. Police are renewing th...
Trump: Shooting won't 'deter' me from Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a shooting incident during the White House Correspondents' Dinner will not deter him from pursuing the war in Iran. Speaking at a press conference, Trump expres...
Media gala shooting suspect in court Monday
A suspect accused of storming the Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC with weapons is scheduled to be charged on Monday. The announcement was made by Jeanine Pirro, the federal prosecutor for Wash...
The tumultuous volleyball life of Gijs Jorna: loss of his partner, isolation in Ukraine, and many sporting highlights
Dutch volleyball player Gijs Jorna has announced his retirement from professional volleyball, which will conclude after the upcoming national title matches against Lycurgus. His career as a global vol...
Multiple dead in Colombia bomb attack
A bomb attack in southwestern Colombia on Saturday resulted in the deaths of 14 people and injured 17 others. The incident took place in the southern region of the country.
Trump posts video of suspect online, man had multiple weapons
Former President Donald Trump shared surveillance footage and photos on Truth Social showing a suspect who attempted to bypass security at an event. The suspect was reportedly armed with multiple weap...
Trump evacuated from stage at White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage by Secret Service agents during the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a loud unidentified noise was heard. CNN reports that the president ...
Polling stations close after local elections in Palestinian territories
Polling stations have closed in the Palestinian territories following local elections. This vote marked the first time in twenty years that residents in parts of the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas si...
Netanyahu orders heavy strikes on Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered powerful strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Despite a ceasefire being in effect since mid-April, hostilities continue between the Israe...
Walking to Jerusalem for peace in fifteen months: I thought, I have to do it
On Sunday, hundreds of participants began a 15-month peace walk from Amsterdam to Jerusalem, starting with a ceremony at the Dominicuskerk. The initiative involves approximately 1,000 people from 19 d...
Man stabbed in hand during carjacking on Postjesweg
A motorist was carjacked and stabbed in the hand with a sharp object on Postjesweg this afternoon. The victim did not require hospitalization and remained conscious while police launched a search for ...
Over 400 arrests at XR A12 blockade, not 200
Police arrested between 400 and 450 Extinction Rebellion activists during a road blockade on the A12 highway. This final count is significantly higher than the initial estimate of 200 arrests.
Iranian delegation leaves Pakistan
An Iranian delegation has departed Pakistan following a day of high-level meetings with Pakistani leadership. During the consultations, the delegation reportedly provided a list of conditions for endi...
Romania protests to Russia after drone incident
Romania has summoned the Russian ambassador after a drone carrying potential explosives crashed in a populated area during attacks on Ukraine. The incident represents a violation of the EU member stat...
Girl injured in collision with tram at Belgiëplein
A young teenage girl was injured this afternoon after being struck by a tram while crossing the tracks at Belgiëplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. She was transported to the hospital with a head injury w...
Attacks in Mali, army says it is in control
Terrorist groups launched multiple attacks across Mali, targeting military barracks in cities including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal. While the Malian army claims to have regained control of the situation, ...
Car catches fire in parking lot in center of Hillegom
A parked car caught fire for unknown reasons on Saturday afternoon at the Henri Dunantplein in the center of Hillegom. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.