Belgium yesterday saw a fatal-murder verdict, a crash at a Carrefour entrance in Pittem that injured an 86-year-old woman, and student protests over policing. An Alyzia strike was also expected to cancel around 140 flights at Brussels Airport.
In Buenos Aires, Argentina is preparing for Lionel Messi’s final match in the national team shirt. Around 80,000 fans are expected for an emotional farewell, with gold lettering and tears setting the scene. The 39-year-old forward is thus bringing 21 years of international football to a close, from initial scepticism to his status as a national hero.
In Pittem, an 81-year-old driver crashed into the entrance of a Carrefour supermarket around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The driver had become unwell, after which his car caused extensive damage to the store. An 86-year-old woman who was standing there with her bicycle was seriously injured. After the initial collision, the car caused further damage to the supermarket.
The assize jury in Nivelles found Nicolas Ullens de Schooten, 61, guilty of murdering his stepmother, Baroness Myriam “Mimi” Lechien, 70. The decision was delivered during the trial before the assize court. Events and further developments can be followed in the liveblog covering the case in Nivelles.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu told the French parliament that secondary schools will cancel classes this week for internal discussions. Education Minister Édouard Geffray said the period is intended for “internal democracy” within the institutions. In Lens, a police officer has been charged after a 15-year-old lost a hand when a stun grenade exploded. The school measure applies across France.
Tens of thousands of high school students demonstrated Tuesday to press their demands on education. The marches were also marked by strong anger over police violence. The mobilization was fueled by several young people suffering serious injuries, while participants denounced the behavior of law enforcement.
Spain came from behind in the Nations League against Croatia, who finished with ten men. In another high-profile match, Harry Kane gave England’s special night extra shine with two goals. Other top nations, as well as the Red Devils, were also in action during this international break; the key developments are brought together in a live roundup.
Amazon is holding Prime Deal Days today and tomorrow, even though Black Friday is not until November. The platform is offering thousands of products at discounts of up to nearly 70%. Journalist and bargain hunter Gunther Devisch selected five standout deals. One pair of headphones costs €100 less than elsewhere, while a LEGO product costs €64 at Amazon.
Around 140 flights will be cancelled Friday at Brussels Airport due to a strike at Alyzia. The disruption comes on the day of a national demonstration organized by the FGTB and CSC unions against the federal government's measures. The airport announced the cancellations Tuesday, as the industrial action is expected to affect air traffic.
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