Beringen expands tourism with 60K stays and mining projects

Beringen (60,000+ overnight stays/year) aims to attract more business travelers with conference spaces and mining-themed retreats. Alderman Ornella Schreurs highlights projects like a B&B (opening May 1), Mineset museum, be-NATURE, and Kolenspoor

2 weeks ago

Innovations

Rwanda suspends all Belgian aid and cooperation following diplomatic rift

The Rwandan government has announced an immediate ban on all aid and cooperation from Belgian entities, following a recent deterioration in diplomatic relations between the two countries. The decision was reported by

2 weeks ago

Politics

Engineer again most attractive profession for Belgians

Engineer is again the most attractive profession for Belgians, just as in 2011 and 2019, shows a new survey with 3,000 respondents by HR service provider Randstad. Fisher and bicycle courier are

2 weeks ago

Breaking news

Ninove introduces home ID card service for reduced mobility

Ninove – Ninove’s “Loket aan huis” helps people who can’t visit city hall get a new ID card at home. The first user, Yolande Doomst, benefited. Guy D’haeseleer supports expanding services. The city

2 weeks ago

Politics

Kortrijk launches women’s safety plan after spiking scandal sparks outrage

The city of Kortrijk in Belgium is working with local venues to develop a step-by-step plan to ensure a safer nightlife for women. The initiative comes in the wake of a spiking

2 weeks ago

Society

What to expect from the national strike on 31 March

Belgium is bracing for major disruption on Monday 31 March as the country’s two largest unions – the socialist ABVV and the Christian democrat ACV – plan a national strike. This follows

2 weeks ago

Society

Gezondheidsmakers Kempen leads health program in 27 towns

Kempen – Towns in Kempen joined Gezondheidsmakers Kempen, led by Lieselot Wynants, signing a health charter to promote well-being through exercise, smoke-free areas, mental health programs, and preventive healthcare like the 10,000 steps

3 weeks ago

Society

Rik Wouters painting fetches record 2.46 million euros at Christie’s Paris

A painting by Belgian artist Rik Wouters has sold for a record €2.46 million at a Christie’s auction in Paris, the highest price ever paid for one of his works. The work,

3 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

Earth’s Land Masses Are Drying Out Fast, Scientists Warn

Earth has lost enough soil moisture in the last 40 years to change the planet’s spin and shift the location of the North Pole, according to a new study published today in Science that

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Kortrijk Railway Station demolition halted by permit council

Kortrijk – The Council for Permit Disputes paused the demolition of Kortrijk Railway Station (built in the 1950s), citing a lack of consideration for its historical value. Groups like the Flemish Association for

3 weeks ago

Society

Flemish power grid not strong enough to fully connect all businesses

The electricity grid in Flanders is not strong enough to immediately and fully connect companies that require large amounts of electricity. Grid operators Elia and Fluvius are working on temporary solutions until

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Belgian government wants to earmark part of defence budget for space industry

The Belgian government wants to devote part of the country’s defence budget to the space sector. Science minister Vanessa Matz said this on Thursday during a visit to Liège-based aerospace company Safran

3 weeks ago

Innovations

LGBTQI+ rights in the US prompt Belgium to update travel advice

As announced earlier this week, the Belgian Federal Public Service (FPS) for Foreign Affairs officially updated its travel advice for the United States on Wednesday evening, citing recent changes in the treatment of

3 weeks ago

Society

Red Cross Flanders develops growth serum from human platelets

Researchers at Red Cross Flanders has developed an innovative method to produce growth serum from human blood platelets. The technique ensures that expired platelets are not lost and animal suffering is avoided. 

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

German, Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip over threats

Berlin – According to German authorities, the interior ministers of Germany and Austria canceled their scheduled trip to Syria on Thursday due to a potential threat to their delegation. Germany’s Nancy Faeser

3 weeks ago

World

EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in privacy fine appeal

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – WhatsApp, a Meta Platforms got the support of an adviser to Europe’s top court in its fight against the European Union privacy watchdog, which had ordered the

3 weeks ago

Society

Bruges counts down to Tour of Flanders with ten-day cycling festival

From 28 March to 6 April, the Province of West Flanders, the KOERS Museum and the City of Bruges are organising ‘Op Koers’. This ten-day cycling festival will take place at the

3 weeks ago

Sport

Umicore refocuses on core businesses amid profit pressure

Brussels-based materials group Umicore is holding an investor day in London on Thursday, with CEO Bart Sap unveiling a strategic overhaul that marks a clear shift away from large-scale investment in battery

3 weeks ago

Society

Nearly Half of the Country’s Attorney Generals Make Legal Effort to Restore FEMA Funds

At least 215 FEMA grants to 19 states remain frozen despite a March 6 federal court order to release them from a judge in Rhode Island. President Donald Trump has recently floated

3 weeks ago

World

URGENT: Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports damage to diesel fuel tank at ZNPP – threat of nuclear disaster increases

On March 26, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced a serious incident at the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). As a result of damage to the diesel

3 weeks ago

Ukraine

Blauwpoort Waregem 42ha estate opens after 20 years of protest

Weregem – The Blauwpoort industrial estate in Waregem, led by Leiedal, spans 42 hectares (26 for businesses, 16 for green space). 80 companies showed interest, and 25 will be selected based on jobs,

3 weeks ago

Politics

EU presents ‘Preparedness Strategy’, including three-day survival kit for citizens

The European Commission presented its ‘Preparedness Strategy’ on Wednesday. One of the recommendations is that European citizens should have a survival kit that can last for at least 72 hours in the

3 weeks ago

Society

Armenian parliament approves EU accession bill

Yerevan  – The Armenian parliament on March 26 passed a bill “On starting the process of accession of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union” in its second and final reading.

3 weeks ago

World

Flemish government agrees to reform renovation subsidy

The Flemish government has reached an agreement on the reform of the renovation subsidy, announced Energy and Housing minister Melissa Depraetere. From 1 July, financial support will only be available for energy-saving

3 weeks ago

Innovations

Localities, Rural Lawmakers Win in Halting Solar Siting Reform in Virginia

Advocates sought change to reach clean energy goals amid an uptick in local permit denials. RICHMOND, Va.—Last month, a couple of weeks before the end of the regular legislative session, Virginia lawmakers

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Leuven sewage shows daily Ketamine for 18 months

Leuven – The Leuven sewage water contains ketamine that researchers detected daily for eighteen months. The strong anaesthetic ketamine continues to increase as a recreational drug. The situation with ketamine in sewage

3 weeks ago

Society

Spanish PM vows to expand defence industry before summer

Madrid – Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that the Spanish government will outline and begin implementing a plan to increase the defence sector before the summer. “The objective of this plan is

3 weeks ago

World

North Sea ecosystem under pressure from pollution and climate change

The marine ecosystem of the Belgian North Sea is under pressure from pollution and climate change, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Federal Public Service (FPS) of Health, Food

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

EU to provide 8 million euros in aid for Van Hool workers

The European Commission has proposed an 8 million euro support package to help 2,400 workers made redundant after the bankruptcy of Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool. The funding, requested by Belgium, comes

3 weeks ago

Society

Arctic Power Play: U.S. Influence in Greenland & Russia’s Pushback

Greece – The Arctic region has emerged as a key area of geopolitical interest, with recent events underscoring its strategic importance. As Greenland prepares for local elections and discussions on forming a new

3 weeks ago

World

Belgium considers Kosovo prison deal for overcrowded jails

As the Belgian government is exploring options to expand prison capacity abroad, Kosovo is emerging as a potential location. Justice minister Annelies Verlinden confirmed discussions are ongoing, though other countries are also

3 weeks ago

Politics

Tourism in Flanders hits record high with nearly 15 million visitors

Flanders attracted nearly 15 million tourists in 2024, marking a 3 per cent increase from the previous year, according to figures from Visit Flanders. The rise was largely driven by international visitors, whose

3 weeks ago

Society

Port of Ostend reports record financial profit

Ostend’s port has achieved its highest financial profit in years. This marks six consecutive years of growth, according to annual figures released on Wednesday. Officials credit strategic investments and a focus on

3 weeks ago

Society

Ukrainian refugees face eviction from emergency village in Antwerp

Despite its recent official closure, an emergency village set up for Ukrainian refugees in Antwerp is still home to more than 100 people. Three Ukrainian families have now received eviction orders, the

3 weeks ago

Society

Umicore’s germanium projects receive EU support

The European Commission has selected 47 strategic projects to improve the extraction, processing and recycling of critical raw materials in the European Union, including the germanium activities of Belgium’s Umicore. Under the

3 weeks ago

World

OECD: Belgium must strengthen fight against foreign bribery

Belgium has made legal progress in tackling foreign bribery, but enforcement remains weak, according to a new OECD report. The organisation urges stronger corporate accountability, tougher sanctions, and more resources for investigations.

3 weeks ago

Society

Farce in Crimea. How Russia is trying to legitimize the occupation of Crimea

From March 27 to 28, 2025, the so-called “International Scientific and Diplomatic Congress” is taking place at the Livadia Palace, located in the temporarily occupied Crimea. This event represents yet another attempt

3 weeks ago

World

French entrepreneur wants to relaunch Tupperware in Europe

A French entrepreneur has bought Tupperware France and plans to relaunch the brand in several European countries, including Belgium and Germany.  Tupperware, the maker of the iconic plastic food containers, filed for

3 weeks ago

Innovations

Ukraine as part of the European defense system

Brussels supports Ukraine’s deeper integration into the EU defense sector. In 2025, the European Commission presented the White Paper on European Defense – Readiness 2030, which states: These steps will allow Ukraine

3 weeks ago

Ukraine

SAFE – European Rapid Reaction Force

Another strategic initiative is SAFE (Strategic Autonomous Forces Europe), created to ensure rapid response to conflicts in Europe. SAFE provides for: SAFE can become an alternative to UN peacekeeping missions, which depend

3 weeks ago

World

ReArm Europe: a revolution in European defense

One of the main initiatives in 2025 is the launch of the ReArm Europe fund, aimed at accelerating the build-up of European defense capabilities. Its objectives: ReArm Europe will allow Europe to

3 weeks ago

Politics

EU expands military support for Ukraine

The European Union plays a key role in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities. In recent months, Brussels has announced new military assistance programs, including the supply of ammunition, modernization of the Armed Forces,

3 weeks ago

Ukraine

Belgian companies and researchers file record number of European patent applications

Belgian companies, universities and research institutions have filed a record 2,615 patent applications to the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2024. 66 per cent of these applications came from Flanders, which ranks

3 weeks ago

Innovations

Tesla sales plunge by half in Europe as competition grows

Tesla’s vehicle sales in Europe have almost halved in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2024, according to figures released on Tuesday by the European

3 weeks ago

World

Belgium’s prison population hits record high 

Belgium’s prisons have surpassed 13,000 inmates for the first time. Overcrowding has left hundreds sleeping on the floor, while thousands of short-term offenders wait for a place. In response, officials are calling

3 weeks ago

Society

Ex Tinkoff executives has founded new bank in Mexico that is taking the market

Oleg Tinkov, who has sold his business for pennies in Russia, has built a billiard fintech in Mexico. The company is called Plata and it brought $150 million from the American and

3 weeks ago

Innovations

Belgian biotech firm Augustine Therapeutics raises €78 million in funding round

Leuven-based biotech company Augustine Therapeutics has raised €77.7 million in a new funding round. Among the investors is Novo Holdings, the parent company of diabetes drug manufacturer Ozempic, Augustine announced in a

3 weeks ago

Society

Brussels Airport cancels all departing flights on 31 March due to strike

Due to the general strike on 31 March, none of the nearly 250 scheduled departing passenger flights will take off that day at Brussels Airport. Arriving flights will also be affected.  The

3 weeks ago

Brussels

‘Moroccan measles variant’ found in Brussels sewage water

Research by KU Leuven university shows that the so-called “Moroccan variant” of the measles virus has been found in sewage water in Brussels. Morocco is currently facing a large measles outbreak, but

3 weeks ago

Society

Pro-Russian hackers attack Belgian government websites

The pro-Russian hacker collective NoName057 has taken several Belgian government websites down today. Government portal MyGov.be, which gives citizens access to official documents, can currently not be reached. The Walloon Parliament’s website

3 weeks ago

Society

The West is helping Ukraine not out of altruism, but for the sake of its own security

French, Dutch and Italian experts point out that the defense of Ukraine is the defense of the whole of Europe. Latvia emphasizes that Ukraine’s defeat will lead to a threat to new

3 weeks ago

World

The Kremlin is again demanding concessions: blackmail or preparation for new aggression?

France and the Netherlands note that Moscow is betting on political changes in the United States, hoping to reduce Western support for Ukraine. Brussels has called for no compromises that could weaken

3 weeks ago

Politics

Energy war: why is the Kremlin destroying infrastructure?

France, the Netherlands and Brussels have condemned the Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure, calling them war crimes. Dutch companies have offered assistance in rebuilding destroyed facilities, while the EU is

3 weeks ago

World

Russia wants to freeze the war: where will it lead?

Russia is actively promoting the idea of a temporary cessation of hostilities, but experts warn that this is only a tactical pause to prepare a new offensive. France, the Netherlands, Latvia and

3 weeks ago

World

Original K3 reunites for anniversary concerts

Belgium’s original K3 pop trio has announced a long-awaited reunion. Karen Damen, Kristel Verbeke, and Kathleen Aerts, who formed the first lineup in 1998, will return for a series of concerts in

3 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

EU warns that Ukraine must participate in negotiations on its future

Brussels was wary of rumors about possible negotiations between the USA and Russia without Kiev’s participation. EU representatives emphasized that any decisions taken in such a format would not have international legitimacy.

3 weeks ago

Ukraine

Belgium secure Nations League survival with victory over Ukraine

Belgium’s national football team will remain in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League after a 3-0 victory over Ukraine in Genk on Sunday evening. Goals from Maxim De Cuyper and

3 weeks ago

Sport

Singapore’s president begins state visit to Belgium

Singapore’s president, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, has arrived in Belgium for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. The visit begins with a formal welcome from

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Belgoprocess nuclear site gets world’s largest solar farm with micro-inverters

The world’s largest micro-inverter solar farm is being built at the NIRAS-Belgoprocess nuclear site in Dessel, Flanders. The first phase of the project is currently underway, with almost 4,000 solar panels being

3 weeks ago

Innovations

Belgium must invest up to €25bn a year to be carbon neutral by 2050

Belgium needs to make additional investments of up to 25 billion euros, 4.3 per cent of its GDP, to become climate neutral by 2050, according to a report by the Federal Climate

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Belgian prime minister invited to Ukraine summit in Paris

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever has been invited to the summit on Ukraine organised by French prime minister Emmanuel Macron on Thursday 27 March. De Wever’s spokesman confirmed this on Sunday,

3 weeks ago

Politics

2/3 IC Trains run Monday amid Metisp-protect strike till March 30

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Over two-thirds of scheduled IC trains will operate on Monday as per SNCB’s announcement for the period of Metisp-Protect’s railway worker strike. Metisp-Protect labour union’s strike will

3 weeks ago

Society

STVV Chairman David Meekers in coma after brain hemorrhage

Brussels – David Meekers, 59 years old, chairman of STVV since 2018, suffered a brain hemorrhage and is in a medically-induced coma. His condition is serious. STVV president David Meekers became ill at

3 weeks ago

Sport

Hamas leader Salah al-Bardaweel killed in Israeli strike

Jerusalem – Gaza political leader Salah al-Bardaweel was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, officials of the militant group said. Hamas media confirmed the airstrike on Khan Younis killed Bardaweel, a

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Eliott Crestan wins 800m silver at World Indoor Athletics Championships

Eliott Crestan won silver in the final of the 800 metres on Sunday, the third and final day of the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. The Belgian narrowly lost out to

3 weeks ago

Sport

Keir Starmer backs Trump on Europe’s defence spending

London – UK PM Keir Starmer said U.S. President Donald Trump has a point that European nations must bear a greater burden for their collective self-defence, the New York Times reported. Starmer

3 weeks ago

World

EU Parliament debates €20m plan for monthly scaffolding

Brussels – Officials in the European Parliament are evaluating a €20 million proposal for the monthly dismantling of scaffolding to ensure the debating chamber remains accessible during renovation works, the Telegraph reported.

3 weeks ago

Politics

Russian drone strikes on Kyiv kill 3, injure 10

Kyiv – According to local Ukrainian officials and emergency services, at least three people were killed, including a five-year-old child, after Russia launched a barrage of drones hitting Kyiv overnight on Sunday.

3 weeks ago

Ukraine

Cultural Compass: Antwerp Spring Festival, Beauty as Resistance and a gendered affair at MoMu

Every Sunday, Belga English picks its favourite events from the cultural agenda. This week: Spring fills Antwerp with international music, ​ imaginative works by one of Ghent’s mainstay photographers, gender’s influence on

3 weeks ago

Arts & Entertainment

Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is formally arrested on corruption charges

A court formally arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan early on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Imamoglu was

3 weeks ago

Politics

Government plans consumer courts: Beenders aims for legal ease

Brussels -Special courts are planned by the federal government to accommodate consumer legal claims. Vooruit Minister of Consumer Protection Rob Beenders disclosed this information through a Het Laatste Nieuws interview. The federal

3 weeks ago

Politics

Nitrogen oxide emissions in Flanders fell by 35 per cent between 2015 and 2022

Nitrogen oxide emissions in Flanders fell by 35 percent between 2015 and 2022, while ammonia emissions fell by 9 percent over the same period. This is the conclusion of a new report

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

German economic associations call for “bold reforms”

Germany’s four largest economic associations have sent a joint appeal to the parties involved in coalition negotiations calling for reforms to ensure successful economic development. Germany’s economic associations have called on the

3 weeks ago

World

Arrested Belgian photojournalist allowed to leave jail in India

Belgian freelance photojournalist Simon Clément is allowed to leave the prison in India where he was detained for 17 days for suspected breach of the arms legislation. He is free on bail,

3 weeks ago

Society

Pope to give blessing from hospital window in first appearance since getting ill

Pope Francis will appear in public again on Sunday for a greeting and blessing to the faithful after the traditional Angelus Catholic prayer. The text will not be read by the Pontiff

3 weeks ago

World

Belgian director left Dutch museum after reports of transgressive behaviour

The Fries Museum in the Netherlands has confirmed that its former director, Belgian Kris Callens, in February left after reports of years of transgressive behaviour. The museum is currently considering a broader

3 weeks ago

Society

Brussels pays tribute to victims on 9th anniversary of terrorist attacks

The victims of the 2016 Brussels attacks were remembered at Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station on Saturday. Officials held a minute’s silence at 7.58am at the airport and 9.11am at the

3 weeks ago

Society

Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history.The fearsome heavyweight, who

3 weeks ago

Sport

Brussels, my love? A democratic Syria – realistic or just a pipe dream?

In this edition of our talk show from Brussels, the participants discuss the new beginning in Syria, the continuation of diplomacy in Ukraine and the allegations of bribery in connection with the

3 weeks ago

World

Brussels rebrands ‘Rearm Europe’ plan after backlash from leaders of Italy and Spain

The new term, “Readiness 2030,” is a direct response to the complaints voiced by Giorgia Meloni and Pedro Sánchez in recent days. The European Commission has confirmed it would phase out the

3 weeks ago

Politics

Frozen fries producer Lutosa invests €225 million in Waregem site

Frozen potato products manufacturer Lutosa is investing 225 million euros in its Waregem plant, the company announced on Saturday. The investment will increase the plant’s capacity and make it more sustainable. Lutosa

3 weeks ago

Business

Antwerp: Fries Museum probes Kris Callens misconduct claims

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Fries Museum admitted former director Kris Callens resigned due to sexual misconduct allegations. An investigation will review his actions and the museum’s response. Trade union Kunstenbond demands

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Bruges to invest 6m euros in smarter water management

Bruges will invest six million euros in smarter management of its city water in the coming years, reported the Flemish public broadcaster VRT. Thanks to the project, it should in the future

3 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

KU Leuven and UCLouvain award honorary doctorate to United Nations

The KU Leuven and UCLouvain universities have on Friday awarded an honorary doctorate to the United Nations (UN). Secretary-General António Guterres came to receive the recognition in person. The universities initially wanted

3 weeks ago

Opinion

Belgian students win World Diplomacy Championships for twelfth time

Belgium has for the twelfth time won the World Student Diplomacy Championship. The championship, in the form of a competitive simulation of the United Nations, took place in the Philippine capital Manila. 

3 weeks ago

Society

Kremlin sabotages peace talks: new unacceptable demands on Ukraine

Negotiations between Russia’s representatives and international mediators have once again reached a deadlock. The Kremlin continues to make ultimatum demands that have nothing to do with a genuine peace process. Sources familiar

3 weeks ago

Politics

Cessation of attacks on the energy system: a tactical pause for Ukraine, not a strategic compromise

The announced decrease in attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has caused mixed reviews. Some see it as an attempt to reach a strategic compromise, but the reality is different: it is only

3 weeks ago

Ukraine

The West is not retreating: Ukraine receives stable military support

The Kremlin is trying to promote the idea that the West is allegedly tired of supporting Ukraine and that military aid is being reduced. However, the facts show the opposite: despite political

3 weeks ago

Politics

Trump’s Peace Initiative: Ceasefire or Deferred Threat?

March 2025 Donald Trump’s proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine has provoked a mixed reaction in the international community. Although the former US president himself claims that it is possible to

3 weeks ago

Ukraine

More than 1,000 flights disrupted at Heathrow airport after nearby fire

Airport operators said the travel hub would be shuttered until midnight on Friday after a fire in an electrical substation knocked out its electricity. A fire at an electrical substation in London

3 weeks ago

Society

Belgium start life under new coach with tough defeat to Ukraine

Belgium lost their first game under new coach Rudi Garcia 3-1 to Ukraine on Thursday night, in the first round of the Nations League play-offs. If they don’t win the return leg,

4 weeks ago

Sport

Nine out of ten construction firms struggle to find staff

Nine out of ten firms in the construction industry find it “problematic” to find staff, according to a survey of 233 companies carried out by construction association Embuild. Nearly seven out of

4 weeks ago

Society

US updates: Trump orders closure of Department of Education

US President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. The move comes as courts confront questions on the legality of several of his administration’s actions. President Donald

4 weeks ago

Politics

Russia’s Medvedev compares Germany’s Merz to Nazi Goebbels

Former Russian President Medvedev compared Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Meanwhile, Moscow has declared another German political organization “undesirable.” “You’re not in power yet but

4 weeks ago

Politics

Istanbul mayor arrest was to stop presidency bid: opposition

The leader of Turkey’s CHP party said Erdogan fears competition from the arrested Ekrem Imamoglu. The arrest sparked nationwide protests, with Germany’s chancellor calling it “very bad” for Turkey’s EU relations. Thousands

4 weeks ago

Politics

Germany reopens embassy in Syria after 13-year closure

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened her country’s embassy in Damascus during a visit to the Syrian capital. The diplomatic mission was closed 13 years ago in the early days of the

4 weeks ago

Politics

US happiness ranking hits all-time low, Germany climbs

For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has topped the World Happiness Report, leading the rankings alongside its Nordic neighbors. The United States has fallen to its lowest happiness ranking ever, according to the annual

4 weeks ago

Society

Dozens reported killed in overnight Gaza air strikes

At least 70 people have been reported killed following overnight strikes across Gaza. Israeli forces have launched a limited ground operation in central Gaza. At least 70 people on Thursday have been

4 weeks ago

World

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies aged 76

He ran his own Jordan team in F1 and became a popular pundit on TV after selling the team in 2005. Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76, his family

4 weeks ago

Sport

India detains protesting farmers, camps bulldozed

Farmers protested on highways in northern India. Many camped out due to a long-standing dispute over crop price guarantees. Police in India’s northern state of Punjab detained hundreds of farmers who have been protesting for over

4 weeks ago

Politics