World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Wouter Laumans on Swatch watch hype: ‘It has turned into a total mess worldwide’
Dutchman arrested on Ibiza with dozens of kilograms of ketamine
A 23-year-old Dutch man from Den Bosch was arrested in Ibiza last Wednesday after being found with 49.5 kilograms of ketamine and 56,000 ecstasy pills. He is currently being held in custody on the Spa...
What do Mercedes and BMW have to do with Shell? This German ruling could turn the ‘climate case of the century’ on its head
A recent ruling by the German Federal Court of Justice in climate-related lawsuits against Mercedes and BMW could impact the final outcome of the legal battle between Milieudefensie and Shell. This Ge...
Russia holds major nuclear arsenal exercise
Russia is conducting a large-scale nuclear arsenal exercise from Tuesday to Thursday involving over 64,000 military personnel. The drills include test launches of ballistic and cruise missiles as part...
Police search for 18-year-old man following suspicious situation in Heemskerk
Police are searching for an 18-year-old man following a suspicious incident in the Steenhouwerskwartier neighborhood of Heemskerk. The situation occurred during the night between Monday and Tuesday.
Deaths in Kenya during protests against fuel price hikes
Four people were killed and more than 30 injured during protests against rising fuel prices in various Kenyan cities. Minister of Interior Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the casualties during a televise...
Looting and violent clashes during Bolivia protests
Protests in the Bolivian capital of La Paz have escalated as demonstrators stormed several government buildings. In response to the unrest, the government is prosecuting a protest leader on charges of...
Five dead in San Diego mosque shooting and ‘hate crime’
A shooting at an Islamic center in San Diego, California, has left at least three people dead. Local police are currently investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Minnesota prosecutes ICE agent for assault among other charges
A 53-year-old ICE agent in Minnesota has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon following a shooting incident in mid-January. The agent is accused of firing at a Venezuelan migrant, who sus...
Angelo de J. (19) sentenced to 2 years and mandatory treatment for hostage-taking, humiliating and extorting 16-year-old
Large police presence at San Diego mosque after reports of a shooter
A large police presence, including armored vehicles, has surrounded an Islamic center and mosque in San Diego's Clairmont neighborhood. Mayor Todd Gloria reported that authorities are responding to re...
Schiphol uncertain about wait times after change in security approach
Schiphol Airport is uncertain whether long security queues will persist on Tuesday following significant delays experienced on Monday morning. A spokesperson stated that the airport cannot yet predict...
Jetten wants more tailored approach for municipal asylum reception after talks
Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced that the Dutch cabinet will focus on customized solutions to assist municipalities with local asylum seeker reception. A specialized flying team will be established...
Prosecution offers €10,000 reward for tip on fatal shooting at gas station along A1 near Muiden
Trump calls off planned Tuesday attack on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a planned military strike against Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday to allow for diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement. While the attack is cancelled for...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident in Badhoevedorp
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Monday evening in Badhoevedorp. The victim was transported to the hospital with urgency following the collision on Pa Verkuijllaan.
American doctor contracts Ebola in Congo
An American missionary doctor has tested positive for Ebola after treating patients at a hospital in Congo. While the doctor's condition has not been disclosed, two other American missionaries at the ...
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa: can this virus reach the Netherlands?
The World Health Organization has declared a rare Ebola outbreak in Central Africa an international emergency. While the virus is highly dangerous, RIVM expert Tjalling Leenstra explains that the risk...
British Married at First Sight brides say they were raped during filming
Two women who participated in the UK version of Married At First Sight have alleged they were raped during the show's production. A third woman has also reported an incident involving an alleged sexua...
US tightens Ebola screening for travelers from parts of Africa
U.S. health authorities are implementing stricter monitoring for travelers arriving from or recently visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. The measures are being intr...
Trump drops billion-dollar claim against tax authorities
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn a lawsuit he previously filed against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The decision was confirmed through recently released court documents.
Time running out for EU-US trade deal: 'No one wants tariffs and barriers'
EU member states and the European Parliament are resuming negotiations with the United States on Tuesday to finalize a trade agreement and avoid new tariffs. Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma emph...
Pile of debris at Turkish Airlines disaster memorial remains a mystery: papers lead to man home with burnout
A 55-year-old man appeared in a Haarlem court for allegedly dumping a pile of debris at the Turkish Airlines crash memorial in February 2022. The defendant denies the charges, claiming he was at home ...
Norwegian Queen Sonja cancels meeting with Indian PM due to heart problems
Queen Sonja of Norway cancelled her scheduled appointments at the royal palace in Oslo on Monday due to heart issues. The 88-year-old monarch is reportedly suffering from atrial fibrillation, accordin...
New complaint filed against Markuszower over remarks about Palestinians
The Turkish workers' association HTIB has announced it will file a police report against Dutch MP Gidi Markuszower for his statements concerning Palestinian asylum seekers. The organization alleges th...
Part of evidence against US insurance executive murder suspect ruled illegal
A New York judge has ruled that some evidence against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is inadmissible because it was obtained illegally. Mangione is a...
22 arrests at pro-Palestinian occupation of VU buildings
Police arrested 22 pro-Palestine protesters after they occupied two buildings at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam to demand the university sever ties with Israeli institutions. The occupation ended...
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy buildings on VU campus
Thirteen years for cocaine shipment hidden in Kardashian brand clothing
A truck driver has been sentenced to thirteen years and six months in prison in the United Kingdom after being caught transporting cocaine worth approximately 8 million euros. The illegal shipment was...
Two Dutch nationals on Gaza flotilla removed from boat by Israel
Two Dutch citizens, Pieter Rambags and Jesse van Schaijk, were removed from their boats by the Israeli military while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla. The delegation head expressed concern ...