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‘Escape wizard’ who has broken out of four prisons is arrested in Spain

Albanian criminal has cut bars, descended sheets and even used human pyramid in escapes in Italy and Belgium

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

At least 306 people infected with salmonella in Belgium in outbreak linked to eggs

Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause a gastrointestinal illness called salmonellosis. Symptoms of infection often include diarrhoea, a fever and abdominal cramps.

Euronews · Aug 25

Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memory

Can chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 found that chimpanzees and bonobos can recognize former groupmates after more than 25 years apart, revealing remarkable social memories that may be surprisingly similar to those of humans. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Who is Nathan Cofnas, the self-styled 'race realist' at centre of Jason Arday plagiarism row

Nathan Cofnas, the American academic who brought plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday into the spotlight, has himself been suspended by Ghent University in Belgium, days after the former Cambridge professor was found dead after intense scrutiny over his academic work.

The Times of India · Aug 21

He sold cars for most of his life. Now a DNA test confirms he is a prince of one of Europe's oldest royal family

Belgium New Prince: Clement Vandenkerckhove, a 26-year-old Belgian car salesman, has been legally recognised as the son of Prince Laurent, younger brother of King Philippe. The recognition gives him equal inheritance rights to his father's estate, though Vandenkerckhove says knowing his father matters more to him than the money. His…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

In 2020, Belgium raised semi-transparent solar panels above a working pear orchard; pear yields fell 15%, but combined land-use efficiency reached 44% higher

In an innovative study, Belgian scientists experimented with agrivoltaics by placing solar panels over a pear orchard. Although the pear yield saw a decrease of around fifteen percent, the project achieved a remarkable land-equivalent ratio of 1.44. This suggests that integrating food production with solar energy can lead to enhanced…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Gent 0-0 Hibs: Owen Elding sees penalty saved as visitors draw in Belgium

Elding missed a first-half penalty as Hibernian had to settle for a creditable 0-0 draw away to Gent in the first leg of their Conference League…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

GP Lucien Van Impe: Charlotte Kool sprints to much needed win after a wind and rain soaked race in Belgium

The Dutch rider leads home the pack with Lucinda Brand in second and Babette van der Wolf third

Cycling News · Aug 20

Fire of the century in eastern Belgium brought 'under control,' local official says

Around 350 firefighters and other emergency personnel remain deployed in the effort, as do the many farmers who mobilised in support of the operation since last week.

Euronews · Aug 20

Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control'

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Belgium's largest wildfire in a century was brought "under control" Thursday after a seven-day fight involving hundreds of firefighters in the boggy terrain of the High Fens nature reserve.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20