Belgium Yesterday brings a mix of concern and tribute, from a dangerous game flaw uncovered by Belgian hacker Robbe to a white march in Dinant for Tyméo and Bryan. Football also featured, as AA Gent kept its line-up and Anderlecht made a strong start.
Belgian ethical hacker Robbe discovered a dangerous flaw in the game Meccha Chameleon, which reportedly has 15 million players. The game became a summer phenomenon and was played worldwide. Players paint their white character to blend into the environment while hunters try to expose them.
HLN →The bodies of five-year-old Tyméo and his 29-year-old father, Bryan Brigou, were found in Onhaye, in Namur province. Father and son had been missing since June 27. A white march is being held in Dinant to pay tribute to the victims; the precise cause of their deaths has not yet been established. The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.
HLN →Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is warning airlines that serve or fly over Russia, calling the situation “totally dangerous.” His warning also applies to flights departing from Belgium. He is urging passengers and carriers to take into account the risks associated with air travel to Russia.
La Libre →Ukrainian commanders say their forces have encircled about 2,500 Russian soldiers on the Kinburn Peninsula, a narrow strip of land in southern Ukraine along the Black Sea. In recent months, Kyiv has stepped up raids on Russian positions in the area. One of these operations was entirely robotic.
7sur7 →Content creator Shauna Dewit will appear on ‘The Smartest Person in the World’ after taking part in ‘The Traitors’. She became known for comedy videos on TikTok and Instagram. Her distinctive laugh is another identifying feature. Her appearance on the TV programme could further boost her visibility among a broader audience in the coming period.
HLN →AA Gent coach Rik De Mil makes no changes to his starting XI for the home match against OH Leuven. The same players who beat Club Brugge 2-1 start again at the Planet Group Arena. De Vlieger and Balikwisha begin on the bench. Gent draw confidence from their European qualification, while OH Leuven come into the match still without a point.
HLN →Anderlecht have taken just three points from nine to start the domestic league season. They lost their previous two league matches against SK Beveren and Union. At home to KV Kortrijk, who have yet to earn a point, the Purple and White must win. Goalkeeper Ilic has already denied Sikan the opening goal with an excellent save.
HLN →François Mathieu signs an editorial titled “Health!”. The piece is presented as the author’s personal position, rather than a report or news dispatch. Its title places health issues at the center of the publication. The article addresses readers as part of an editorial section.
La Libre →