World News in English

Trump sends negotiators to talks with Iran, media say

President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan is mediating the conflict, and while Vice P...

Israel: Hezbollah fighters killed in strike on southern Lebanon

The Israeli military reported killing six Hezbollah fighters during continued operations in southern Lebanon. These actions come despite a three-week extension of the ceasefire agreement between Israe...

Merz proposes ‘light’ EU membership for Ukraine

German politician Friedrich Merz proposed an intermediate 'light' EU membership for Ukraine during an informal summit in Cyprus. This arrangement would allow Ukraine to participate in EU institution m...

Brussels to further develop EU version of NATO Article 5

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will further define Article 42.7, the bloc's mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5. The decision follows an informa...

Jetten: Spain is and remains a full member of NATO

Prime Minister Rob Jetten affirmed that Spain remains a full member of NATO following an EU summit in Cyprus. His remarks respond to leaked U.S. plans suggesting potential suspensions for certain alli...

Haarlem components orbited the moon on Artemis II. 'Quite proud'

Components manufactured in Haarlem, including solar panel springs and shuttle connectors, were part of NASA's recent Artemis II mission around the moon. Local manufacturers expressed pride in contribu...

Arrests in North Holland for ATM bombings in Germany and Switzerland

Nine Dutch men have been arrested for allegedly carrying out ten ATM bombings in Germany and Switzerland between mid-2023 and late 2023. Police conducted searches across fifteen locations, including A...

Thousands of kilometers for Telstar: how a Swiss South Korean fell in love with a club in the polder

Waudiz, a Swiss South Korean football fan, travels thousands of kilometers to the Netherlands to support the football club Telstar. Despite his friend's skepticism about his choice of club, he has bec...

First pig species to use a stick: Artis welcomes endangered Philippine warty pigs

US Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

The U.S. Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the renovation of the central bank's Washington headquarters. This development removes...

Belgian shops no longer face mandatory rest day and can stay open longer

The Belgian government has approved extended opening hours for shops, allowing them to remain open until 9:00 PM daily. Additionally, the mandatory weekly closing day will be abolished, with the new r...

Netherlands will take in refugees in case of real emergency, says Jetten

Deputy Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that the Netherlands will provide shelter to refugees fleeing the Middle East conflict in cases of genuine emergency. He also noted that the European Union is c...

Cabinet sees no options for export ban on fighting dogs to Israel

The Dutch cabinet has decided not to implement an export ban on fighting dogs to Israel, despite concerns over their use against Palestinians. Ministers cited a lack of EU-wide support and stated that...

Russia to attend G20 summit in Miami, 'possibly' Putin himself

Russian President Vladimir Putin may attend the G20 summit in Miami this December following an invitation from the United States. While the invitation has been confirmed by a Russian deputy minister, ...

Rutte: If anyone deserves a royal honor, it is MH17 chairman Ploeg

Former Prime Minister Mark Rutte has expressed his support for Piet Ploeg, chairman of the MH17 Disaster Foundation, receiving a royal decoration. Rutte praised Ploeg's long-term commitment and empath...

23-year-old man shot on Admiraal de Ruijterweg

A 23-year-old man was shot on the Admiraal de Ruijterweg in Amsterdam West following an argument on Saturday afternoon. The victim was transported to the hospital by car and remained conscious, while ...

Hegseth on blockade: dozens of ships stopped

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the US Navy has intercepted 34 ships as part of an intensifying blockade on Iranian ports. Hegseth emphasized that no vessels may travel from the Strai...

Jetten witnessed heated debate among leaders over EU long-term budget

Prime Minister Rob Jetten reported that EU leaders held extensive and sometimes heated discussions regarding the 2028-2034 multi-annual budget during an informal summit in Cyprus. Jetten noted that th...

Royal honors for Lucien Spee, Dolly Bellefleur and 36 other Amsterdammers

Mayor Halsema presented royal decorations to 38 Amsterdam residents at the Concertgebouw for their significant contributions to society and the city. Notable honorees include Pride director Lucien Spe...

Ryanair also closes Berlin base: 'The most failing airport in Europe'

Ryanair has announced the closure of its base in Berlin, citing high operational costs at what it calls Europe's most failing airport. The Irish budget airline plans to relocate its seven aircraft to ...

21-year-old from Haarlem arrested for home robbery

Police arrested a 21-year-old man from Haarlem yesterday morning in connection with a home robbery that took place on April 13. During the incident, the suspect allegedly threatened a resident with a ...

Judge: 28 years in prison for assassination of Krommenie murder suspect

The North Holland District Court has sentenced 45-year-old Salim B. in absentia to 28 years in prison for orchestrating the 2015 liquidation of Amsterdam criminal Eaneas Lomp in Krommenie. B. was also...

Amsterdammer Salim B., ‘the Snake’, sentenced to 28 years for inciting assassination and wild murder plot

Zelensky back in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The discussions focus on advancing bilateral agreements regarding securit...

China sends pandas to US ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing

China is sending two giant pandas to the Atlanta Zoo as a gesture of "panda diplomacy" ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. The move highlights China's ongoing practice of using th...

Europe rejects alleged US plan to punish defiant allies

European NATO members have dismissed reports of a potential U.S. plan to penalize allies who do not follow its lead. While the United Kingdom stated it would not be pressured, Germany offered support ...

Mother of minor explosion suspect arrested in Haarlem

A 41-year-old woman has been arrested for complicity in an attempted bombing in Haarlem after her minor son was caught trying to place an explosive in February. Police allege she helped plan the timin...

Mother of minor suspect in Haarlem attempted explosion arrested

Dutch police have arrested two additional suspects in the investigation of an attempted explosion on Louis Pasteurstraat in Haarlem that occurred earlier this year. One of the newly detained individua...

Many medical professionals receive royal honors in Bloemendaal. Foreign missions also popular.

Mayor Michel Rog decorated nine residents of Bloemendaal during the annual honors list ceremony for their exceptional contributions to society. This year's recipients notably included several medical ...

Iranian Minister Abbas Araghchi expected in Islamabad Friday

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday for potential negotiations with the United States. A US delegation is reportedly already in the city to...