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Dutch legend van Bommel appointed new Belgium head coach

"Together with my coaching staff, we want to build a team that is disciplined, ambitious and brave enough to compete with the very best," van Bommel said in a statement.

Business

Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most?

Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking.

Europe News

Europe records 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwaves, data shows

The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said.

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Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win

Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

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Belgium to introduce new road tax in 2027, even for transiting drivers

According to the chairman of the liberal-conservative MR party, the government intends to offset the new toll by lowering other taxes for Belgians.

The Ring

Is Belgium a narco-state? Brussels Mayor and N-VA opposition debate

Brussels and Antwerp have seen rising drug-related shootings and turf wars among trafficking networks. Has Belgium lost control of the drug issue? Brussels Mayor Philippe Close and conservative opposition politician Mathias Vanden Borre (N-VA) go head-to-head in this edition.

Travel News

Brussels Airlines takes playful jab at Spain ahead of World Cup clash

Brussels Airlines and Norwegian are taking the 2026 FIFA World Cup rivalries to the skies with tongue-in-cheek jabs at their European counterparts.

Culture news

‘Overturn this’: Belgian team and fans mock Donald Trump and FIFA

Belgium has ended the USA’s World Cup campaign, with many taking great joy in the host nation’s humiliating 4-1 defeat following the controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a US red card prior to the game.

Sport

US fans react as Belgium ends World Cup dream

Belgium ended the United States' World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory in Seattle, booking a place in the quarter-finals.

Sport

Belgium thrashes USA, setting up World Cup quarterfinal against Spain

USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0.

Europe News

EU demands fairness and transparency after FIFA's Balogun reversal

"We support the principle of fair play and transparent competition," the European Commission said as fury at FIFA intensifies.

Europe News

'Not normal': Belgian fans react to FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn

Belgian fans said FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension was "not normal" ahead of Belgium's World Cup match against the United States.

Europe News

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifts Trump ring

US presidents have considerable discretion to accept gifts from domestic and foreign sources and may determine themselves whether a gift was meant for them personally or the nation.

Health news

Deaths in Belgium increased by 39% during June heatwave

It comes as Public Health France announced an increase of 29.1% in the number of deaths in France from 22 to 28 June compared to the week prior.

Health news

Heatwave leaves Europe with thousands of excess deaths

Preliminary data from Western Europe points to more than 4,000 additional deaths as record June temperatures strain health systems — with governments now scrambling to bolster preparedness for future heatwaves.

Sport

US, Belgium and England all survive tough tests to reach World Cup Round of 16

England and Belgium narrowly escaped shock Round of 32 eliminations on Wednesday. Harry Kane's late double rescued England in a 2–1 win over DR Congo, while Belgium overturned a 2–0 deficit to edge Senegal 3–2 in extra time.

Europe News

At least six dead after blaze breaks out at Belgium apartment block

Antwerp police said the fire was caused by a "technical fault on the ground floor". The force has warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary.

Sport

France sweep past Sweden and Mexico advance to last 16

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.

Europe News

US marks 250th anniversary in Brussels with messages of solidarity

The invitation-only event drew almost 10,000 guests, including NATO chief Mark Rutte, which also sparked some local protests over the weekend-long closure of the public park.

World News

Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait

Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they'll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egypt.