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Belgium Yesterday

Friday, 28 August 2026

Yesterday was marked by tragedy, with the death toll rising to at least 623 and three Belgians still missing, while a Bruges man travelled to Nepal to provide aid after a deadly mudslide. Football and pension choices also featured in the day’s news.

1 · World

Festival hit by tragedy in England: one dead and six injured

A festival in England was marred by a fatal accident. A large wooden sign fell onto festivalgoers, killing one person and injuring six. The precise circumstances of the collapse are not detailed in the available information. Emergency services and authorities must establish what happened and whether there was any responsibility.

Read the brief · La Libre ↗

5 · entertainment

Choosing means missing out: 5 moments that still resonate

With the festival summer nearly over, the author looks back on dozens of festivals and five concerts that have stood out in particular. The selection is not only about musical performances, but above all about the emotions that arose during the shows. The audience also reacted with visible intensity. Together, the five moments form a personal look back at the season.

Read the brief · VRT NWS ↗

8 · Sport

Despite transfer saga, Zakaria El Ouahdi starts for Genk

Zakaria El Ouahdi starts for Racing Genk despite ongoing transfer issues. The Limburgers host SK Beveren after throwing away a lead—and the victory—with it last weekend. Genk are aiming to restore pride and claim three points at home, while Beveren will try to take advantage. The stakes are clear: Genk must respond.

Read the brief · HLN ↗

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