Germany denies aiding 'genocide' in Gaza, says Israeli security at 'core' of foreign policy

Israel's security is at the "core" of German foreign policy, the UN's highest court heard on Tuesday, where Berlin has denied a claim that it is aiding in a "genocide" in Gaza.

Dutch Cyclist Van der Poel crushes rivals in Paris-Roubaix race

Mathieu van der Poel triumphed on the cobbles for a second straight year Sunday after a solo 60-kilometre breakaway to win the Paris-Roubaix race known as 'the Hell of the North'.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained after blocking main road in The Hague

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by Dutch police on Saturday after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road in The Hague to protest against fossil fuel subsidies.

Shell appeals against Dutch court's landmark climate ruling

Shell squared off against seven environmental groups in a Dutch appeals court Tuesday, with climate activists accusing the multinational oil giant of failing to implement a landmark 2021 judgement.

Dutch police evacuate area around nightclub hostage situation

A hostage situation in a nightclub in the eastern Dutch town of Ede was continuing on Saturday, and three people have been released, police said in a statement.

Dutch far-right firebrand Wilders says he won't be Prime Minister

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders said Wednesday that he would not be prime minister despite his stunning election win in November, due to a lack of support across the political spectrum.

France, US, UK, Germany back Dutch PM Mark Rutte to lead NATO

The United States, Britain, France and Germany on Thursday all backed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as the next secretary general of NATO, putting him in a strong position to get the post. 

Israeli hostage families file war crimes charges against Hamas

Israeli hostage families fly to The Hague to file war crimes complaint against Hamas. CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports.

Court orders Netherlands to stop F-35 parts delivery to Israel

The Netherlands must stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after a Dutch court Monday upheld an appeal by human rights organisations.

Dutch coalition talks close to collapse after key party pulls out

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders's hopes of forming a majority government were in tatters on Tuesday as a key negotiating party abruptly withdrew over a row about public finances.

Netherlands suspends UNRWA funding, calls accusations "too serious"

Switzerland and the Netherlands are among countries suspending UNRWA funding over claims employees were involved in the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack. CNN's Eleni Giokos speaks to the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade Geoffrey van Leeuwen about the...

US announces multinational force to counter Houthi Red Sea attacks

The US and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack by drones and ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced...

This Rembrandt painting was misidentified. See what happened when Sotheby's found the truth

A painting by Rembrandt was originally thought to be made by a student or close friend of the Dutch master. After an 18 month investigation by auction house Sotheby's, the truth was uncovered.

Netherlands' far-right firebrand Wilders courts rivals after shock legislative election win

Far-right firebrand Geert Wilders faced an uphill struggle Thursday to woo rivals for a coalition government after a "monster victory" in Dutch elections that shook the Netherlands and Europe.

Far-right Geert Wilder’s party leads Dutch election, says exit poll

The far-right, anti-Islam party of firebrand politician Geert Wilders has won the Dutch election, exit polls suggested Wednesday, a political earthquake that will be felt far beyond the country's borders. 

Dutch voters head to the polls in cliffhanger election

Dutch voters head to the polls Wednesday for a nail-biting election too close to call that will transform the country's political landscape after Mark Rutte's record 13 years in power.

Violent winds sweep France as Storm Ciaran hits western Europe

France, England and countries across western Europe experienced some of the highest wind speeds the region has witnessed in decades as Storm Ciaran arrived on Wednesday evening.

Gunman opens fire in deadly Rotterdam shooting sprees, Dutch police say

Twin shootings in Rotterdam on Thursday have resulted in an unknown number of fatalities, police said.

England coach Sarina Wiegman aims for fairy-tale ending to Women’s World Cup

When England won a place in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, the team’s Dutch manager Sarina Wiegman became the first-ever coach to reach the last match of the tournament with two different nations. After losing in the final with the Netherlands...

Crews begin towing cargo ship ablaze off coast of Netherlands

Towing began Sunday of a cargo ship packed with electric cars that went up in flames off the Dutch coast following delays due to weather conditions, authorities said, racing to prevent an ecological disaster.

Amsterdam bans cruise liners in an effort to reduce mass tourism

Amsterdam will close a terminal in its city center, effectively banning large cruise ships from docking in the heart of the city. It's part of a plan for Amsterdam to limit the number and type of tourists visiting the city each year.