World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
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...
A GVB bus in Albania or Cuba: why you see Amsterdam’s cast-offs all over the world
Former Amsterdam city buses are being repurposed in countries worldwide, such as Albania and Cuba, as the city works toward a fully zero-emission fleet by 2028. These retired diesel vehicles are sold ...
Danish radio station accidentally plays AI Paul McCartney: 'Painful blunder'
Danish public radio station P1 accidentally broadcast an AI-generated song imitating Paul McCartney on Friday. The program's creators quickly identified the error and described the incident as a painf...
New suspect (35) arrested after body found in ditch in Herpen
A 35-year-old man from Oss was arrested on Saturday morning for suspected involvement in the death of a 47-year-old man found in a ditch in Herpen. Police also announced that a 33-year-old man previou...
Israeli universities seek dialogue in the Netherlands, including at VU: ‘Boycott does not change government course one millimeter’
From strawberry jam to lip balm: how expensive oil is driving up prices in every household
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. is driving up oil prices, which will result in higher costs for various household items like jam, shampoo, and printer ink. Experts warn that consumers c...
Trump wants Iran deal only on his own terms
U.S. President Donald Trump will only sign a new nuclear agreement with Iran if his specific "red lines" are met, according to a White House official. This announcement on Friday highlights the admini...
Motorcycle completely burnt out on N200 near Halfweg
A motorcycle caught fire and was completely destroyed on the N200 near Halfweg on Friday evening. The incident occurred at the traffic lights near the Dubbele Buurt on the road heading toward Haarlem.
US judge: Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center
A U.S. judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name was improperly added to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The court determined that the name of the national cultural center cannot be changed withou...
Jesper de Jong records biggest win of his career at Roland Garros
Jesper de Jong achieved the biggest victory of his tennis career by defeating world number fifteen Karen Khachanov in five sets at Roland Garros. The win marks a significant milestone for the Hoofddor...
Hamdija Draganovic survived multiple concentration camps before arriving at the Ripperda Barracks: ‘In the Netherlands you have to move on with your life, you have no choice’
Hamdija Draganovic, a survivor of several concentration camps, recounts his journey of fleeing Bosnia in the 1990s and rebuilding his life in the Netherlands. After initially staying at the Ripperdaka...
New train between Amsterdam and Paris, journey via Ghent takes seven hours
A new train connection between Amsterdam and Paris has been launched, offering a journey time of approximately seven hours. The service travels via Ghent rather than Brussels and includes stops at nin...
The fastest way is slow
The author critiques Donald Trump's claims regarding his ability to end international conflicts quickly, specifically his assertion that he could resolve the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. The piece ...
Code orange in the east due to severe thunderstorms
The KNMI has issued a code orange warning for the eastern Netherlands due to the local risk of severe thunderstorms. These storms are expected to bring large hail, heavy wind gusts, and significant ra...
Máxima completes first part of military training: 'An example to many'
Queen Máxima has completed the first phase of her military training as a reservist for the Dutch Ministry of Defence. She received her beret during a ceremony in Breda on Friday afternoon, where the ...
Opinion: Banner on Hannie Schaft and Hamas in Amsterdam council shows broader democratic tensions
More female status holders must find work: special approach in municipalities
The Dutch cabinet is launching a targeted initiative in ten municipalities to help female status holders find employment more quickly. This approach aims to improve labor market participation among wo...
Two men arrested after attack in Goethartstraat Zaandam, police seek witnesses
Police arrested two men from Zaanstad following a violent attack on a person in Goethartstraat, Zaandam, on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM, and authorities are currently seeking...
Four witnesses questioned over violence after Telstar-FC Den Bosch match: ‘I am being portrayed as an organized hooligan in the police investigation’
An investigative judge in Haarlem will hear four additional witnesses regarding mass violence that followed a football match between Telstar and FC Den Bosch last year. The decision comes during the t...
Group vandalizes Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam
A group of six individuals committed acts of vandalism at the Mevlana Mosque in Rotterdam-West while people were inside the building. The police reported that the incident occurred while the mosque wa...
PM Netanyahu reports military action across the Litani River
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israeli troops have crossed the Litani River to conduct military operations in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces are also actively car...
Brussels pledges 16 billion in EU funds to new Hungarian Prime Minister
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the release of 16 billion euros in EU funds to Hungary. This follows a meeting in Brussels with the new Hungarian Prime Minister, Péte...
German inflation cools on temporary fuel tax cut
Inflation in Germany decreased slightly to 2.6 percent in May. The cooling trend was primarily driven by a decline in energy prices and a temporary reduction in fuel excise duties.
A fine for a stumble. Handball player Sarah Dekker doesn't mind: 'It pays for the team outing'
Dutch handball player Sarah Dekker is currently competing for the Danish league title with her team Odense, who won the first game of the final series. Dekker, whose time in Denmark is coming to an en...
Significant damage in Heemskerk shed fire
A fire broke out in a shed in Heemskerk on Friday afternoon, resulting in significant property damage. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Danish Queen Margrethe discharged from hospital
Queen Margrethe of Denmark has been discharged from the hospital and is returning to Fredensborg Castle. While the 86-year-old former monarch is doing well, the court stated that she will need to take...
Russia says it will soon take countermeasures against Romania
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova announced that the Kremlin will soon implement countermeasures against Romania. No specific details regarding the nature of these measures were pr...