South Africa's Bafana Bafana, under Belgian coach Hugo Broos, qualify for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, overcoming a near-disastrous qualification blunder and exceeding expectations with a team built from local league players.
Belgia pokonała Nową Zelandię 5:1 w meczu towarzyskim rozegranym w Vancouver. Bohaterem spotkania został Leandro Trossard, który zdobył dwie bramki. "Czerwone Diabły" zapewniły sobie tym samym miejsce w 1/16 finału turnieju.
Paris authorities are implementing a public alcohol ban from Friday due to an intense heatwave, while Belgium has issued a red alert as extreme heat threatens milk and meat production, causing significant financial losses for farmers.
Lewis Hamilton expresses confidence in Ferrari after his first win with the team at the Spanish GP, feeling comfortable in the car and aiming for victory at the Austrian GP. The FIA declared the Austrian GP a heat hazard.
EU officials are criticized for planning to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels to discuss migrant deportations, with rights groups warning it normalizes a regime accused of human rights abuses and crimes against humanity.
French media outlet L'Équipe apologized to Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku after a pundit criticized his desire to leave the World Cup for his child's birth. Doku's son, Praise, was born Monday, and he rejoined his team in Seattle.
French outlet L'Équipe apologized to Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku after a pundit criticized his decision to leave the World Cup for his child's birth. Doku's son, Praise, was born Monday in London. The pundit's remarks sparked backlash, with many defending Doku's choice.
Belgian authorities have issued a European arrest warrant for Dimitris Avramopoulos, Greece’s former EU Migration Commissioner, in connection with the Qatargate scandal. Avramopoulos, currently a Greek MP, is charged with participation in a criminal organization, linked to income from the Fight Impunity NGO at the scandal’s heart. He denies involvement, stating his role in the NGO was non-executive and the matter was previously cleared by the European Commission.
Norway's Leo Østigård welcomed his first child via video link during the World Cup, while Belgium's Jérémy Doku faces a decision about leaving the squad for his wife's childbirth, sparking debate.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever jokingly suggested European Council President António Costa should represent Europe in future peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The remark, made after an EU summit, highlighted divisions among EU leaders on how to engage with Moscow.
EU leaders have urged the European Commission to develop stronger measures against China's economic influence, seeking to "derisk" and protect European industries from subsidized, low-priced Chinese goods, particularly in high-end sectors like automotive.
The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, allowing Belgian authorities to investigate bribery allegations involving Huawei. Martusciello denies wrongdoing, claiming transfers were loan repayments.
Bélgica e Egito empataram em 1 a 1 na estreia do grupo G da Copa do Mundo de 2026, em Seattle. Ashour abriu o placar para o Egito e Mohamed Hany marcou contra para a Bélgica. Ambas as equipes somam um ponto.
À l'approche de la Coupe du monde, les supporters belges affichent une prudence inhabituelle, marqués par les déceptions passées et les tensions internes de l'équipe. Le nouveau sélectionneur, Rudi Garcia, tente de rallier les sceptiques.
A Brussels court sentenced Victor Labin, a Belgian-Russian national, to five years in prison for illegally exporting over 400 tonnes of dual-use goods and chemicals, including explosion sensors and yttrium oxide, to Russia. His son, Ruslan Labin, received a six-year sentence in absentia.
Top cellists Kim Tae-yeon (2nd place), Ettore Pagano (1st place), and Leland Ko (3rd place) captivated audiences at a winners' concert in Brussels. The event was attended by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, celebrating the conclusion of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with Belgian King Philippe in Brussels, discussing bilateral relations and the Korean War. Lee pledged to uphold peace and democracy, honoring the sacrifices of Belgian soldiers, while King Philippe expressed gratitude for South Korea's efforts to remember the history of solidarity.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever agreed to expand investment in strategic sectors like batteries, materials, and energy, and to promote SMEs and startups. They also discussed semiconductor cooperation and peace on the Korean Peninsula.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Brussels, discussing bilateral relations, economic cooperation in strategic industries like batteries and semiconductors, and regional security. They agreed to support SME development and explore resuming direct flights.
EU and China trade tensions rise as EU policymakers consider a tougher stance on trade despite pressure from Beijing
Ambassador Lee Byung-do presented his credentials to King Philippe of Belgium, marking the start of his official duties. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties and the potential for future cooperation, also touching on cellist Kim Tae-yeon's second-place finish at the Queen Elisabeth Competition.
In April 1990, King Baudouin of Belgium refused to sanction a law legalizing abortion, leading to a unique political crisis. To overcome this, the government declared the King "unable to reign" for 24 hours, allowing the council of ministers to ratify the law in his stead.
The European Parliament's legal affairs committee voted not to lift the immunity of three MEPs linked to a Huawei cash-for-influence probe, but approved lifting it for one. The committee is criticized for political deal-making and weak evidence handling.
Belgian artist Angèle, featured on Harper's Bazaar Taiwan, discusses industry sexism and the pressure for rapid content creation. She advocates for embracing multifaceted female identities and calls for a slower pace in the entertainment industry. Angèle also expressed a strong desire to visit Taiwan.
