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Pastoral pastime of pigeon racing faces high anxiety over crime spree

Belgium’s once pastoral pastime of pigeon racing has come to this: Drones swoop over lofts where valuable pigeons are housed to look for security weaknesses, laser sensors set off alarms at night and cameras linked live to mobile apps keep potential thieves at bay — 24/7

The Independent UK

Rangers boss Philippe Clement should still be on Belgium shortlist

Philippe Clement should be on Belgian FA shortlist despite Rangers' poor season.

The National (Scotland)

Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point

Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say

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Tour Marche Arboretum, a new 'museum' of plants in Belgium

Marche Arboretum is a joyful new green space in Belgium, dedicated to nature and science – and a Wallpaper* Design Award 2025 winner

Wallpaper

Ranking The 25 Best American Soccer Players Of All Time

Christian Pulisic, Brian McBride, and Clint Dempsey are among the greatest American soccer players of all time.

Sports Illustrated

British boy, 12, dies in BMW crash on motorway in Belgium

The boy was with his family in a BMW X5 when it crashed on the motorway close to the French border in Veurne, Belgium

The Independent UK

Schools Boycott Holocaust Memorial Over Israel War on Gaza

Two schools in Belgium have boycotted a Holocaust memorial ceremony, citing the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

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Country Warns Citizens Not to Eat Their Leftover Christmas Trees: 'Can Have Serious, Even Fatal Consequences'

Belgium is warning its citizens not to eat their leftover Christmas trees after local authorities told citizens that the trees' needles could be used in meals.

Latin Times

Don't Eat Your Christmas Tree, Warns Belgium Food Agency

Some things may go without saying, but just in case...

International Business Times

I’ve Collected Quotes From Strangers For 10 Years, Here Are 30 Of The Most Thought-Provoking Ones

I started collecting handwritten quotes from strangers while solo traveling because I always felt more at ease connecting with people abroad and seeing the little pieces of wisdom they carried. The post I’ve Collected Quotes From Strangers For 10 Years, Here Are 30 Of The Most Thought-Provoking Ones first appeared…

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‘We created our own island’: a new exhibition sees discreet Belgian fashion label Jan-Jan Van Essche step into the spotlight

Dal Chodha travels to Belgium to meet Jan-Jan Van Essche, the subject of a new exhibition at Antwerp’s MoMu that sheds light on the under-the-radar designer, whose eponymous label marries subtle elegance with extraordinary fabrications

Wallpaper

Stephen Welsh set for Celtic January exit as key terms 'revealed'

Stephen Welsh has reportedly landed in Belgium to finalise a loan exit from Celtic.

The National (Scotland)

Wout van Aert storms through heavy mud for dominant win at Dendermonde World Cup

Emiel Verstrynge takes career-best elite result in second as Joran Wyseure nets third in Belgium

Cycling News

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes

Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking

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The Independent UK

Moment people smugglers who transported sexually abused migrants arrested

Three men were arrested in the UK before they were convicted in Belgium over their involvement in a major people smuggling ring following a joint investigation by the National Crime Agency and Belgian police.

The Independent UK

Three members of smuggling gang that sexually abused migrant boys arrested in UK

The trio were part of a network that illegally moved thousands of migrants through Europe and subjected many to ‘extreme cruelty’.

Radio France Internationale

Belgium to become first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

From 1 January, Belgium will become the first country in the European Union to implement a ban on single-use vapes, a step aimed at protecting public health, especially among young people.

International Business Times

Belgium Becomes First EU Country To Ban Disposable E-cigarettes

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Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes For Health And Environmental Reasons

Belgium's ban on disposable e-cigarettes due to health and environmental concerns sets a precedent for EU regulation.

The Independent UK

Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU

Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: A river route for food and crime: The dual nature of a major South American waterway

From its headwaters in Brazil, the Paraguay River flows hundreds of miles south to where it joins the Parana River to form a single 2,100-mile waterway that carries much of the agricultural and mineral wealth of South America to the Atlantic

The Independent UK

Vatican advances beatification process for Belgium's king who abdicated rather than approve abortion

The Vatican has taken the first main step to implement Pope Francis’ wish that Belgium’s late king be beatified

Cycling News

Belgium mourns five Monument Classics winner Rik Van Looy

90-year-old known as the 'Emperor of Herentals' after dominating with the Flandria red guard in the sixties

International Business Times

Spain Handed Kind Women's Euro 2025 Draw, Holders England In Tough Group

World Cup winners Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025, while England face a tough path to defending their title at the tournament in Switzerland.

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Audi Makes 'Painful' Decision to Close a Factory

While Volkswagen Group is still considering whether to close factories in Germany, Audi has taken this drastic decision in Belgium. The factory in Brussels will close up shop at the end of February. Consequently, the Q8 E-Tron and Q8 E-Tron Sportback are being wiped out from the lineup. Due to…

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