World News in English
Latest world headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Report of suspicious object on Javakade, police investigating
Nyck de Vries becomes third Dutchman to win 24 Hours of Le Mans
With herring and pickles to the 1994 World Cup in America. 'We were a curiosity there'
Jaap and Nancy Hoogland traveled to Orlando for the 1994 World Cup, bringing two herring carts and 7,000 fish to serve Dutch fans. They became a popular attraction among American food vendors, with ma...
Iran questions negotiations with US after attack
Following recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iranian negotiator Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf has expressed doubt regarding the future of negotiations with the United States. Despite a potential deal previ...
Third suspect arrested in investigation into potential attack on Heemstede synagogue
Police in North Holland arrested a third suspect on June 9, 2026, in connection with a planned explosion at a synagogue in Heemstede. The authorities state that the attack, originally intended for Mar...
No trains between Haarlem and Amsterdam Sloterdijk due to defective railway bridge
Train services between Haarlem and Amsterdam Sloterdijk are suspended on Sunday afternoon due to a defective railway bridge. The disruption is expected to last until 2:45 PM.
Permanent repairs to Amsterdam-Osdorp apartment building could take weeks or months
Housing corporation Stadgenoot announced that permanent repairs to a flat in Amsterdam-Osdorp following a recent explosion could take weeks or months to complete. Although residents have been allowed ...
Israel strikes southern suburbs of Beirut
Israel conducted airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut in response to a drone attack by Hezbollah, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. The military action follows a reporte...
Iranian official: US deal includes dilution of enriched uranium
A draft agreement between Iran and the United States reportedly includes a provision for Iran to dilute its highly enriched uranium, rendering it unsuitable for nuclear weapons. While details of the p...
Silent march in Axel to go ahead Sunday evening
A silent march will take place on Sunday evening in Axel to honor the victims of a fatal accident in Zeeland. The victims were students and supervisors from a local school in the town, which is locate...
Trains between Hamburg and Berlin resume after major year-long renovation
Train services between the German cities of Hamburg and Berlin resumed on Sunday after a ten-month renovation project. The route is considered a critical direct link within Germany's long-distance rai...
Empty chairs again as silent protest at Russian embassy
The MH17 Fact-finding Working Group is placing 298 empty chairs opposite the Russian embassy in The Hague as a silent protest for the victims of the 2014 disaster. The demonstration honors those kille...
Chaotic celebrations in New York after Knicks championship
Thousands of fans celebrated the New York Knicks' NBA championship in New York, resulting in several chaotic incidents. During the festivities, a bus was set on fire and a teenager was injured by a gu...
Qatari delegation to Tehran for peace deal between Iran and US
A Qatari delegation traveled to Tehran on Sunday to facilitate a peace agreement between Iran and the United States. According to Reuters and Iranian media, the visit aims to finalize negotiations bet...
Bomber (21) sentenced for explosion at Comenius Lyceum
120 asylum seekers taken to night shelter outside Ter Apel
Due to overcrowding at the Ter Apel registration center, 120 asylum seekers were moved to emergency night shelters in De Wijk and Groningen on Saturday night. According to the Red Cross, 92 people sta...
British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker
British armed forces intercepted an oil tanker from the Russian shadow fleet on Sunday as it attempted to navigate through the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the interception, ...
How unusual is the explosion in Amsterdam-Osdorp? 'What happens in those storage units happens very often, but it almost always goes well'
Orbán remains Fidesz leader despite election defeat
Viktor Orbán has been reappointed as the leader of the right-nationalist Fidesz party despite a recent parliamentary election defeat. Delegates at a party congress voted almost unanimously for his re...
Britt van den Dobbelsteen hero for Olympiacos Piraeus in Champions League final
Dutch goalkeeper Britt van den Dobbelsteen led Olympiacos Piraeus to a Champions League title by saving three consecutive penalties in a shootout. The 23-year-old, who entered the game specifically fo...
Prince Harry travels to UK without family due to security concerns
Prince Harry will travel to the United Kingdom next month without his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children. The decision for the family to stay home is reportedly due to ongoing security concer...
Trump: Iran deal signing on schedule for Sunday
President Donald Trump announced that a deal between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed this coming Sunday. He stated that the agreement would result in the immediate reopening of th...
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after controversial name change
Construction workers removed Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington on Saturday morning. The removal occurred following a court-ordered deadline to strip the former pr...
Netherlands train with Verbruggen and fit squad for World Cup clash with Japan
The Netherlands national football team has completed its final training session ahead of their World Cup opening match against Japan this Sunday. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen returned to full training a...
To the World Cup in America like two peas in a pod: Mother Ida and daughter Keetie having the time of their lives
Mother Ida and daughter Keetie traveled to the United States to attend the World Championships. Despite facing some minor logistical challenges like finding their bus, they reported having a wonderful...
Honeymooning at the World Cup in America: 'It couldn't be better', say Marijke and Hans
In June 1994, newlyweds Hans and Marijke van Sluis celebrated their honeymoon by attending the FIFA World Cup in the United States. Their orange 'Just Married' banner gained international visibility w...
The day after the explosion in Osdorp: ‘I feel so bad for those elderly people blown out of their beds’
Two more women file sexual abuse complaints against Patrick Bruel
French singer Patrick Bruel is facing new allegations of sexual abuse after two more women filed official complaints against him. These reports follow previous charges including rape and sexual harass...
Thousands protest against racism in Belfast after riots
Thousands of people participated in an anti-racism protest in Belfast on Saturday. The demonstration follows a week of riots in the Northern Irish capital that broke out after a knife attack.
Ecologist Geert Timmermans concerned about the fate of the eel: 'There are fewer every year'
Retired urban ecologist Geert Timmermans expresses concern over the declining population of eels and the numerous threats they face during their migration from salt to fresh water. He remains dedicate...