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Four killed as train hits school bus on level crossing in Belgium

The school bus was on a level crossing when it was hit by the train in Buggenhout

Evening Standard

Four dead and two injured after train hits school bus in Belgium, deputy PM says

The cause of the crash was not immediately clear and an investigation has been opened, the public prosecutor's office said.

Euronews

Belgium train crash latest: Five remain in hospital after children killed in school bus collision with train

Railway operator Infrabel said the lights at the level crossing were red at the time of the collision

The Independent UK

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Train crashes into school bus in Belgium; 2 teenagers among 4 killed

A train crashed into a school bus in Belgium on Tuesday, killing four people, including two teenagers, and injuring several others, according to officials.

The Times of India

'Francophonie of the people': Juliana Lumumba's vision for the French-speaking world

As the daughter of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, Juliana Lumumba carries one of Africa’s most powerful political names. Now, the former culture minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo wants to use that legacy to reshape the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), the world’s main French-speaking body.

Radio France Internationale

Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator Mohamed Bakkali granted prison leave

The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.

Euronews

Belgium worries as migrant crossings to Britain rise

Unearthing small boats from under the sand at dawn before launching them towards Britain packed with people, migrant smugglers are increasingly operating from Belgium – to the concern of local authorities.

Radio France Internationale

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Tour Pro Reveals Reason For Leaving Midway Through Playoff For A Potential US Open Spot

US Open qualifying always throws up drama and, at Dallas Athletic Club, Eugenio Chacarra forfeited the chance to secure an alternate spot at the Major as he left midway through a playoff

Golf Monthly

From screening at airports to scrapping flights: How should Europe respond to latest Ebola outbreak?

As the United States is stepping up its measures in response to the latest Ebola outbreak, what is happening in Europe? Will it also screen passengers at airports, or go as far as cancelling flights? And how effective are these measures?

Euronews

The 20 Best Belgian Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Despite never winning a major international trophy, Belgium has produced some truly exceptional soccer players over the years.

Sports Illustrated

French star Patrick Bruel denies multiple sexual assault allegations

Singer and actor who has appeared in more than 40 films faces investigations in France and Belgium

The Guardian - AU

In 1878, coal miners working beneath Belgium broke into a fossil chamber: The underground discovery transformed what scientists knew about dinosaurs

Belgian coal miners in 1878 unearthed a remarkable find. Deep underground, they discovered many Iguanodon skeletons. This discovery was significant as it provided more complete specimens than ever before. It allowed scientists to revise their understanding of Iguanodon's biology. The Bernissart fossils changed dinosaur paleontology from theory to fact.

The Economic Times

Football: Injury-hit Romelu Lukaku included in Belgium's World Cup squad for the fourth time

Romelu Lukaku has been selected for Belgium's World Cup squad. This marks his fourth World Cup appearance alongside Kevin de Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois. Lukaku's return follows a period of injury. The team also features experienced players like Axel Witsel. Belgium aims to improve on past performances in the upcoming…

The Economic Times

Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup

Iran's football team faces uncertainty for the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Federation chief Mehdi Taj reports no visas have been issued yet. The team awaits guarantees from FIFA regarding the visa process. Players are expected to travel for fingerprinting. Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand, Belgium,…

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Wood urges New Zealand to 'create some history' at World Cup

Chris Wood will lead New Zealand's football team at the World Cup. The squad aims to make history by securing their first-ever win. Wood, a prolific striker, expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete. The tournament begins next month. New Zealand faces Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.

Sports Illustrated

Belgium 2026 World Cup Preview: Winged Wonders Going Under the Radar

The Red Devils are aiming to make up for a woeful campaign in Qatar in 2022.

Euronews

Newsletter: A medley of middle powers

As US President Donald Trump readies himself for a widely anticipated multi-day visit to China, and to be hosted by the country's leader Xi Jinping, the world's middle powers are watching on to see how they can slot themselves into what the summit brings.

Euronews

Tens of thousands march in Brussels during Belgium national strike

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Brussels during a national strike called by Belgian unions against the government’s fiscal reforms.

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Evening Standard

Greggs to open international shop at Tenerife South airport

Greggs last operated shops abroad in Belgium in 2008, but said Tenerife was “the ideal location to test spreading our wings in an overseas setting”.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is not another Covid,’ WHO chief tells Tenerife as hantavirus cruise ship heads to island – as it happened

Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationals

Cycling Weekly

'Half the peloton is ill' – manure blamed as riders fall ill ahead of Giro d'Italia, creating drama for some teams

Three Lotto Intermarché riders hospitalised by manure malady after one-day race in Belgium

Sports Illustrated

2026 FIFA World Cup: Eight Countries With a Point to Prove

Sleeping giants are determined to wake from dormancy this summer.

The Conversation

From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like a cat and mouse game’: on the frontline of Belgium’s fight against drug smugglers

Antwerp port is stepping up scanning of goods amid warnings country risks becoming a narco-state

Euronews

Belgium reopens the nuclear door in high-stakes deal with Engie

The business venture aims to reach an agreement on the takeover of the nuclear fleet by 1 October, but it's unclear how much Belgium will pay for this nuclear renaissance.

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