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skysports.comsports9 hrs ago
Aston Villa Midfielder Suffers ACL Rupture, Out 7-8 Months
Amadou Onana sustained an ACL rupture and will miss the next 7-8 months. The injury ends his participation in the World Cup and the start of the season for both Belgium and Aston Villa.
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bbc.co.uksports1 day ago
FIFA reverses U.S. striker suspension ahead of World Cup match against Belgium
FIFA reinstated U.S. forward Folarin Balogun for Sunday’s last-16 World Cup game after previously suspending him. The Belgian federation said it is reviewing options to protect fair play. U.S. players learned of the change through social media.
washingtonpost.comsports1 day ago
FIFA Suspends One-Match Ban for U.S. Striker Ahead of Last-16 Match
FIFA suspended the automatic one-match ban for a U.S. forward shown a red card in the round of 32. The Belgian football association said it is reviewing options over the decision.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports4 days ago
VAR Disallows Croatia Goal in Stoppage Time and Awards Belgium Penalty After Seven-Minute Review
Referees and video assistants overturned a late equalizer for Croatia against Portugal and awarded Belgium a penalty against Senegal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Connected Ball Technology and an extended review process shaped both outcomes.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports4 days ago
Belgium Scores Twice Late to Eliminate Senegal from 2026 World Cup
Senegal led Belgium 2-0 in the round of 32 before conceding three goals in the final 15 minutes of regulation and extra time. The 3-2 loss ended Senegal's tournament on July 1, 2026, in Seattle.
winnipegfreepress.comsports5 days agoUpdated
Harry Kane Scores Twice as England Beats DR Congo 2-1
England advanced in the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over DR Congo. Belgium overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time.
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world5 days agoUpdated
Fire kills at least five at Antwerp apartment block
A fire broke out on the eighth floor of a 10-storey apartment building in Antwerp's Linkeroever district. At least five people died and several others were injured; more than 200 residents were evacuated.
CBS Sportssports11 days ago
France and Norway meet in World Cup group stage match
France faces Norway on the final day of the group stage. Both teams have six points and are assured of advancing regardless of the result.
japantimes.co.jpworld12 days ago
Emperor Naruhito Thanks Netherlands and Belgium for Warm Welcome
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako completed state visits to the Netherlands and Belgium that began June 13. The emperor spoke to reporters in Namur on June 25 about the reception and royal family exchanges. The couple is scheduled to return to Japan on June 26.
rnz.co.nzsports15 days agoUpdated
Iran Draws 0-0 With Belgium at 2026 World Cup, Leaves Peace Note in Locker Room
Iran and Belgium finished level in their Group G match at SoFi Stadium. The Iranian team left a handwritten note thanking Los Angeles and calling for peace among nations. The result gives Iran two points from its first two matches.
forbes.compolitics26 days ago
Smals Selects Google Cloud as Primary Public Cloud Provider
Smals, the joint IT organization serving Belgian public institutions focused on social security, has chosen Google Cloud as its main public cloud provider. The agreement was awarded to SoftwareOne in partnership with Google Cloud under the GÉANT OCRE24 framework.
thehindu.compolitics28 days ago
Thousands Protest Education Spending Cuts in Brussels as Police Deploy Crowd-Control Measures After Days of Clashes
Large crowds marched in Brussels on 8 June 2026 against police tactics used in earlier demonstrations over proposed spending cuts to French-speaking schools.
citizen.co.zapolitics32 days ago
Student Protest in Brussels Turns Violent After Demonstrators Set Fires Near Central Station
A student demonstration against education fee increases and teacher workload changes escalated into clashes with police in central Brussels on June 4. Demonstrators set fires to bicycles and barriers, and the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for the area.
france24.compolitics35 days ago
Belgian Air Traffic Controllers Strike Over Digital Control Centre Plans, Halting Flights for Seven Hours
Skeyes halted flights across Belgium from 2pm to 9pm after staff rejected a pay deal and walked out over plans for a new digital control centre in Namur. Brussels Airport cancelled 100 arrivals and departures.
Abc Newsworld42 days ago
Train Hits School Minibus at Belgian Level Crossing, Killing Four
A morning collision near Buggenhout killed two children, the driver and a chaperone. Five other children were hospitalized in serious condition after the minibus crossed lowered barriers.
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rte.ieworld42 days ago
Train Hits School Minibus in Belgium, Killing Four
A passenger train struck a school minibus at a level crossing near Buggenhout, Belgium, on Tuesday morning. Four people died, including two children, and five other children were hospitalized with serious injuries.
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insurancejournal.comtechnology55 days ago
Belgium to Begin Limited Tesla FSD Supervised Testing on Flemish Roads
Flemish mobility minister Annick De Ridder said testing of Tesla’s FSD system could begin within days after regulators review documentation. The trial, spanning roughly 3,000 miles, will assess differences with Dutch infrastructure and traffic rules. It follows the Netherlands be…
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citizen.co.zaworld65 days ago
Antwerp Port Cocaine Seizures Drop to 55 Tonnes in 2025 from 121 Tonnes in 2023
Belgian customs officials at the port of Antwerp are intensifying efforts to combat drug smuggling with new mobile scanners and training. Seizures dropped from 121 tonnes in 2023 to 55 tonnes in 2025 amid shifting smuggler tactics. The port, Europe's second largest, handled 13.6…
Bloombergfinance73 days ago
S&P Downgrades Belgium's Credit Rating as Second Cut in a Week
S&P has downgraded Belgium's credit rating, marking the second such action by a credit assessor within a week. The move comes as Belgium maintains the euro area's largest budget deficits. @business reported the developments amid ongoing fiscal concerns in the region.
gamereactor.euworld75 days ago
French Cyclist Paul Seixas Wins La Fleche Wallonne as Youngest Ever at 19
Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old French cyclist, secured victory in the La Fleche Wallonne one-day classic on Wednesday, marking his first participation in the race. He outperformed Switzerland's Mauro Schmid and Britain's Ben Tulett. This achievement makes Seixas the youngest winner i…
thebulletin.beworld77 days ago
Bpost Workers' Strike Reaches Fourth Week, Disrupting Brussels Deliveries
A ongoing strike at Belgium's postal service Bpost has reached its fourth week. Deliveries in the Brussels region are nearly stopped. The action threatens the company's transition plan.
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