Belgium Yesterday was marked by political pressure, as the King rejected Bart De Wever’s resignation and asked him to continue talks. Security concerns also featured, alongside pressure on Standard and Vincent Euvrard to secure a win.
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.
Standard face Beveren on Friday evening under pressure. The Liège club are winless in their last five league matches and can no longer afford another setback. Vincent Euvrard stresses the urgency of claiming all three points. A win would allow the Reds to revive their league campaign.
Two planes were again targeted by bomb threats, prompting authorities to mobilize once more. Portuguese police confirmed that the alert involving a Ryanair aircraft was false. Both incidents therefore involved security checks as authorities continued responding to the affected planes.
Police raided a property on Venlosesteenweg in Maaseik this morning. Civil Protection also attended. The operation may be linked to a drug investigation, but the public prosecutor’s office has so far declined to comment. Emergency services meanwhile remained at the property, in Limburg near the Dutch border.
After a marathon debate that lasted until 5 a.m., the Chamber approved a new law allowing police to enter homes to arrest people without valid papers when they pose a danger to public order. Lawyers, magistrates and NGOs voiced sharp criticism, while opponents warned of U.S. ICE-style practices.
The offices of broadcaster RTÉ and newspaper The Irish Independent were evacuated Friday morning after a bomb alert. Both organizations confirmed the incident.
In Amsterdam, dozens of protesters broke through the fences of a construction site near Sloterdijk where Microsoft is having a data center built. About 200 activists have been trying to occupy the site since morning. Three data towers are planned at the location. Police are present and trying to keep the demonstrators out.
The King has rejected Prime Minister Bart De Wever's resignation. As a result, De Wever has until 16 November to continue negotiations. The head of state is thus keeping him on as head of government for now while talks continue. By that date, it should become clear what the negotiations have yielded and whether a political step is needed.
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