Yesterday brought a sombre mix of violence at home and Russia’s continuing drone war in Ukraine, alongside questions about the new school year. There was also room for weather, OLED advice and football transfer news.
For several days, Russian drone attacks have struck over Kyiv at intervals of just a few dozen minutes. The tactic is disrupting transport, businesses and logistics in Ukraine's capital. It is also keeping air defenses under pressure, creating a prolonged war of attrition around the city.
Twenty-two-year-old Italian Maria Spinelli moved to Switzerland barely a month ago in search of a new and better life. She loved techno parties and was shot dead on the dance floor in the night from Saturday to Sunday. Her death has been described as heartbreaking. Tragedy struck during an evening that reflected her passion.
Taekwondo coach Tom Vanstraelen (47) and club members Damien and Kobe (both 11) came under fire in Saint-Gilles while eating pizza. The three belong to taekwondo club Keumgang from Houthalen. They had been invited by a club in Saint-Gilles for an extra training session. Vanstraelen says he protected the children by lying on top of them.
The new school year begins on Tuesday, September 1, as students return to school. In a new episode of HLN Vandaag Extra, Jules Weyts discusses the changes teachers and students can expect. Together with political journalist Fleur Mees and Toon Lapage, director of GO! Campus Kompas in Wetteren, he highlights the challenges facing education and its needs.
A 42-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car around midnight on Saturday night in Quevaucamps, in the municipality of Beloeil. She was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing when the accident occurred. Her family witnessed the tragedy.
The LG C6 and Samsung S90H are OLED TVs in a more affordable mid-range segment. The 65-inch models use the same OLED panel but differ in implementation, resulting in different picture performance. This review compares both TVs and examines which is the best choice for those seeking an affordable OLED TV for everyday use.
September 1, the first day back at school for Dutch-speaking pupils, is expected to bring changeable weather. Forecasts call for a mix of clouds and sunny spells, along with a few light showers. A gentle breeze will round out the weather picture on this first day back. Conditions are therefore expected to alternate throughout the day.
AA Gent have reached an agreement with Bolton over Max Dean’s transfer. Belgium international Matias Fernandez-Pardo would move to Newcastle United for €60 million. The developments are covered in a live blog on the busy transfer market, with continuously updated national and international transfer news about clubs and players.
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