Father Davy De Witte is asking Prime Minister Bart De Wever to raise his six-year-old daughter Raïa’s case with India’s Narendra Modi during talks. A court recognised him as her biological and legal father and ordered contact. Her mother took Raïa to India in February 2025 before their first meeting. India is outside the Hague Convention.
On paper, stage 13 of the Vuelta is a transitional stage, offering opportunities for breakaway riders and possibly sprinters. Wout van Aert immediately joined a large breakaway, giving him another chance to win the stage. The Belgian is targeting his first victory in this Vuelta, which continues today.
Belgium recorded nearly 3,000 excess deaths linked to heat waves this summer, according to the report. That total was higher than in any other European country. The figures are increasing pressure on Belgian politicians to develop a robust heat plan for future summers and better prepare for the health effects of extreme temperatures.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer accuses the UK of prioritizing Brussels over the United States. In an interview with the Financial Times on Friday, he said London is not using the freedom offered by Brexit to strengthen its ties with Washington. The criticism concerns Britain’s post-Brexit trade policy.
A man is barricaded in his home in Gozée, Hainaut, with weapons. The situation, described as an armed standoff, is taking place near the N53. The Charleroi prosecutor’s office confirmed it on Friday at around 10 a.m., after it was reported by various media outlets. The incident was still ongoing at the time of confirmation.
Nintendo is rolling out a free update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2. It now allows eight players to compete simultaneously on a single console, an upgrade described as historic for the racing game. The new feature expands local multiplayer options for gatherings with friends and family.
The family of Dorine Verduyn (64), who was murdered in Ostend, hopes to learn why and how she died. The woman was found dead in her home only after several days. D.W. (47), a homeless man who had stayed with her for months, was arrested afterwards. He gave a statement this week, his lawyer confirms.
Abdel Rahmane al-Qaradaoui, son of the former spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, has been pardoned by the president of the United Arab Emirates. Yet the Sunni movement is banned in the country. The presidential pardon therefore concerns the family of a prominent figure in an organization banned by Emirati authorities.
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