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Belgium Yesterday

Sunday, 27 September 2026

Belgium’s sporting hopes were in focus as Remco Evenepoel targeted a historic double, while Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert remained in the picture. The day also brought tragic news from Flemish Brabant, where an 18-month-old child and a motorcyclist died in separate incidents.

1 · Sport

Evenepoel eyes historic double, van Aert lurking

Remco Evenepoel can make history Sunday at the road world championships in Montreal after winning the time trial. The Olympic champion is among the favorites, especially with Tadej Pogacar absent. Wout van Aert is also lying in wait. No rider has achieved the double in the same year.

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5 · Crime

Major incident near US airbase in UK: homes evacuated

Near Whelford in Gloucestershire, UK, police are carrying out a major operation near the US airbase RAF Fairford. Several men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the UK's explosives law. Several homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution. The police operation in the area is still ongoing.

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6 · Crime

Major incident near US air base in UK

A major police operation is under way in Whelford, Gloucestershire, near the US air base at RAF Fairford. Several men have been arrested on suspicion of offences under UK explosives laws. Several homes were evacuated as a precaution, while police continue their operation in the area.

Read the brief · 7sur7 ↗

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