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abcnews.go.comscience1 day ago
DNA From 27 Northwestern Neanderthal Remains Shows Lower Diversity Than Modern Humans but No Further Decline
@NewScientist reported that researchers sequenced DNA from 27 remains across Belgian and French sites dating 52,500 to 40,000 years ago. The genomes indicate stable diversity and no rise in harmful mutations or close-kin mating in this population.
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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dailyalert.orgworld2 days ago
Israeli National Security Minister Will Not Attend UN Police Chiefs Meeting in New York
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will not attend a UN police chiefs conference scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in New York. A Belgian-based organization said it filed complaints with U.S. authorities over his prison policies.
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Fortunepolitics3 days ago
Diamond Industry Group Presents Ring to U.S. Ambassador for Delivery to President
A Belgian diamond trade group delivered a ring containing 321 diamonds and other gemstones to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium for presentation to the president. The gift follows the removal of U.S. tariffs on polished diamond imports from Antwerp.
The Hollywood Reporterworld12 days ago
Locarno Film Festival to Honor Virginie Efira With Leopard Club Award
The Belgian-born actress will receive the award on Aug. 7 in Piazza Grande and present a film for which she won best actress at Cannes. The 79th edition runs Aug. 5-15, 2026.
680news.comsports13 days ago
Belgian Soccer Federation Congratulates Jérémy Doku on Son's Birth
The Belgian soccer federation issued a statement Monday marking the birth of Jérémy Doku's son. The announcement followed an apology from a French media organization over a commentator's criticism of the player's decision to leave the World Cup.
kalynskitchen.comsports13 days ago
Hearts close in on Belgian coach as next manager
Hearts are reportedly close to appointing a Belgian head coach to replace Derek McInnes. The 47-year-old led Sint-Truiden to third place in Belgium's top division last season.
France 24politics14 days ago
EU Holds Migration Talks with Taliban Delegation Granted One-Day Belgian Visas
The European Commission invited a five-member Taliban delegation to Brussels for talks on returning failed Afghan asylum seekers. Belgium issued limited visas after a security check. The planned meeting drew criticism from rights groups.
Al Jazeerasports14 days ago
Belgium Player Leaves World Cup to Attend Childbirth
Jeremy Doku left the Belgium squad to join his wife in London for the birth of their son. The Belgian Football Association said the player will rejoin the team on Tuesday.
Euronewspolitics14 days ago
Belgian Judiciary Issues Arrest Warrant for Former EU Commissioner Avramopoulos
Euronews reported that Belgian authorities issued an arrest warrant for Dimitris Avramopoulos in the Qatargate investigation and are seeking to lift his immunity. The former commissioner denies wrongdoing and says all payments were declared.
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.
winnipegfreepress.comsports28 days ago
Lassana Diarra and FIFA Reach Settlement in Long-Running €65m Legal Dispute
The former France international settled his long-running legal battle with FIFA and the Belgian football association. The case involved 65 million euros.
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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.
Euronewsbusiness36 days ago
Belgian Prosecutors Find No Grounds for Charges Against Wise Europe After AML Probe
Belgian authorities are concluding an investigation into whether Wise's European subsidiary failed to identify customers and allowed criminal use of its accounts. The company said it is cooperating but has received no specific findings.
riotimesonline.comworld36 days ago
Brazil Monitors Two Patients for Possible Ebola Infection
Health authorities in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are monitoring a Congolese man and a Belgian traveler for Ebola. Both patients have tested positive for other illnesses, and results are expected next week.
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gamereactor.eusports39 days ago
Belgian player defeats American in straight sets at Paris tournament
Raphael Collignon beat Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 on day five of the Paris event. The result advances Collignon to the third round.
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channel4.compolitics41 days ago
UK records over 1,100 small boat arrivals in five days
Hundreds of migrants launched daily from French and Belgian beaches amid favorable weather. Officials reported a new funding agreement with France and expanded enforcement operations.
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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news.sky.comworld56 days ago
Belgium Supports British-French Plan to Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken told Al Jazeera that Brussels backs a joint British-French initiative to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz and restore freedom of navigation. The comments come as the United Nations expressed concern over restricted movement in the stra…
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en.rfi.frpolitics58 days ago
Belgian Police Official Proposes Naval Blockade to Stop Small Boat Crossings to UK
Christiaan De Ridder, Deputy Chief of West Flanders Police, demanded intervention on the water after a surge in departures from Belgian coastal towns. Belgian authorities have detained 40 suspected traffickers and more than 360 migrants since January, with about 30 small boat cro…
theconversation.comai61 days ago
Study Identifies Biologically Distinct Subgroups of Parkinson’s Disease in Fruit Fly Models
Belgian researchers used machine learning on fruit fly models with 24 Parkinson’s-linked gene mutations to identify two main groups and five subgroups. The findings indicate that treatments effective in one subgroup often fail in others, pointing toward tailored therapies. Patrik…
thehindu.comworld61 days ago
Europe's First Large-Scale Elephant Sanctuary Opens in Portugal
Two African elephants, one from a Portuguese circus and one from a Belgian zoo, will become the first residents of a new sanctuary in Portugal's Alentejo region. The facility aims to provide a more natural environment for captive elephants, which number around 600 across Europe.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics62 days ago
U.S. Ambassador Criticizes Belgian Prosecutors for Charging Three Men Over Ritual Circumcision of Infants
U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticized Belgian prosecutors after they filed criminal charges this week against three Jewish men for performing ritual circumcision. The case has drawn diplomatic attention in Belgium. washingtontimes.com reported the developments.
The Timesbusiness62 days ago
Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier to Depart After Seven Years for Ahold Delhaize Role
Thierry Garnier, chief executive of Kingfisher, announced his departure after nearly seven years to lead Ahold Delhaize. He will replace the retiring CEO at the Dutch-Belgian retailer next year. Kingfisher has begun searching for a successor while Garnier serves a 12-month notice…
agfundernews.comfinance62 days ago
Biotalys Secures EUR 12.05 Million in Private Placement of New Shares with Existing Investors
Belgian agtech firm Biotalys announced it has obtained subscription commitments for EUR 12.05 million through a private placement of 7.88 million new shares. The funds will support biofungicide programs and platform development. Investors include current shareholders like Ackerma…
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…
france24.comworld69 days ago
European Troops Join River-Crossing Exercises in France's Aube Region
Soldiers from multiple European nations participated in river-crossing exercises in France as part of the Orion 2026 military training. Belgian, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and French forces took part in the activities in the Aube region. AFP reported the cross-European collaboratio…
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theolivepress.esworld72 days ago
Belgian, Italian, Greek and Spanish Troops Join French Forces for River-Crossing Exercises in Aube Region
Troops from Belgium, Italy, Greece and Spain have joined French forces in the Aube region of France for river-crossing exercises. These activities form part of the Orion 2026 military training. The exercises involve multinational participation, as reported by AFP.
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South China Morning Postworld73 days ago
Surge in Chinese Parcels Strains Capacity at Belgian Freight Airport
A Belgian freight airport has received over 4 million small parcels from China daily since the start of 2026, overwhelming its customs team of 80 members. The top customs official stated that the increase stems from diversions due to U.S. and European policy changes. Proposed fee…
Varietyfinance74 days ago
Belgian Docuseries on Iran Bomb Plot Premieres at Canneseries
The three-part Belgian docuseries 'The Deal with Iran,' created by Lennart and Maarten Stuyck, is drawing attention at Canneseries for its focus on a thwarted bomb plot and subsequent hostage diplomacy. Former U.S. hostage envoy Roger Carstens is advocating for the release of six…
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news.google.comworld79 days ago
Over 250 Migrants Launch from Belgian Beaches as Nearly 600 Reach UK Waters
At least 250 migrants departed from Belgian beaches on Saturday, contributing to nearly 600 arrivals in UK waters from Belgium and France. This activity marked the largest single-day launch from Belgium since smuggling tactics shifted this year. The total number of migrant arriva…
finance.yahoo.comtechnology85 days ago
Tesla Secures $80 Million Megapack Order for Battery Storage in Belgium
Tesla has received an $80 million order for Megapack battery systems from Energy Solutions Group, a Belgian green energy firm. The project involves a 76 MW/304 MWh energy storage system in Sambreville, Belgium. The system is scheduled to connect to the grid by 2027.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics90 days ago
TikTok Video Captures Belgian Malinois Escaping Home by Jumping from Window in Ireland
A video posted on TikTok shows a Belgian Malinois dog escaping from a home in Ireland by climbing onto a window and jumping downward. The owner, using the username @brianmethehorizon, shared the clip on Tuesday, revealing how the dog had repeatedly escaped unnoticed. The video ha…