Yesterday in Belgium brought concern over scams, cyberattacks and a child falling ill after receiving an unknown “magic potion”. Courts, football, animal welfare and technology also featured, alongside the farewell of Groland and a French town’s rejection of AI-generated posters.
Apple may be working on a cheaper iPhone 18e that, according to a Chinese source, could launch early next year. The device is said to feature a new, yet-to-be-announced processor and an improved front camera. Apple may nevertheless stick with a 60Hz display, lower than those on more expensive models.
OG Vorselaar football club in Vorselaar was targeted by phishing. Scammers called an employee and gained access to the club’s bank accounts. They then withdrew money, dealing the second provincial division club a severe financial blow. The fraud shows how targeted phone calls can be used to gain access to sports clubs’ accounts.
A minor boy in Heist-op-den-Berg became unwell after a man offered him GHB. At home, his parents alerted the police, who were then able to arrest a suspect. According to police, the man prepared the drug in his kitchen. Police are urging vigilance and warning against contact with strangers.
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) was hit by a cyberattack targeting its systems. The incident is described as particularly malicious, going beyond the economic losses caused by attacks on connected refrigerators in large retail chains. It illustrates the kind of operation a hostile power could conduct to destabilize European healthcare systems as a conflict approaches.
Club Brugge’s U23s suffered their first Youth League defeat away to PSV. The team had previously collected seven points from nine in its first three matches. The loss ends its unbeaten start to the European youth competition.
On Tuesday, the Council of State suspended the decision ordering the closure of several enclosures at Pakawi animal park in Antwerp province. The measure had been ordered by Ben Weyts, Flemish Minister for Animal Welfare and an N-VA member. The enclosures concerned may therefore remain open pending further proceedings.
After 34 years, “Groland” will end on December 12, bringing an end to a satirical show devoted to parodying current events from a fictional country. Canal+ has announced a special evening to mark its final broadcast. The cult program will thus leave the air after more than three decades on screen.
The municipality of Sète, in Hérault, wants to end the proliferation of AI-generated posters. Its mayor denounces the “soulless” visuals, which are becoming increasingly similar. The municipality has therefore decided to take a radical measure to curb their distribution across its territory.
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