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Lukashenko ready to accept Russian strategic nukes in Belarus

In his State of the Nation Address, Lukashenko suggested that Russia would resort to using nuclear weapons if its leadership believed it faced defeat.

Saturday, 1 April 2023

Network exporting cocaine to Europe dismantled in Brazil

Brazilian authorities arrested 15 people and seized assets worth over €80 million, along with more than 17 tonnes of cocaine in a major drug bust on Thursday.

Friday, 31 March 2023

Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz hit by new corruption scandal

An Austrian newspaper was raided on suspicion of writing flattering articles about the former Austria chancellor in exchange for advertising inserts.

Friday, 31 March 2023

Finland to join NATO after Turkey approves accession bill

The Turkish parliament was the last of the 30 NATO members to ratify Finland’s membership.

Friday, 31 March 2023

Nestlé closes French factory hit by E. coli contaminated pizza

The factory at the origin of an E. coli outbreak which killed two children has failed to recover from the accident and will close following "poor sales."

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on espionage charges

If convicted of espionage, the US-based reporter could face up to 20 years in prison.

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Rare pink diamond up for auction in June could break all records

The rare Eternal Pink diamond is to be auctioned. With an estimated value of over €32 million, it could break all records for a single carat.

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Number of new nuclear warheads on the rise, driven by Russia

"If this does not stop, we will soon see an increase also in the total number of nuclear weapons in the world, for the first time since the Cold War.”

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Sweden summons Russian Ambassador over claims NATO bid makes it 'legitimate target'

Sweden's Foreign Minister denounced the Russian ambassador's "blatant attempt at influence", adding: "Sweden's security policy is determined by Sweden — no one else."

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Belgian couple accused of smuggling firearms into Sweden appear in court

The woman was found to have concealed two weapons under her bra and four in her trousers. Nine other weapons were discovered hidden in a space under the car's dashboard.

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Wall Street ends lower on a lack of conviction and indicators

Wall Street ended lower on Tuesday: Dow Jones shed 0.12%, the Nasdaq index 0.45% and the S&P 500 index lost 0.16%.

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

UN Security Council turns down Moscow's request for independent Nord Stream inquiry

Western UN Security Council members denounced Russia's proposal as an attempt to divert attention away from the war in Ukraine.

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Germany has delivered 18 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Germany has provided Ukraine with the 18 Leopard 2 tanks promised by Olaf Scholz’s government after insistent demands from Kyiv, the weekly Der Spiegel said Monday.

Monday, 27 March 2023

Belgian military expert downplays Putin's decision to station nukes in Belarus

"Whether Putin puts nuclear weapons in Russia or in Belarus, the threat remains the same...Putin is creating the perception that the threat is getting closer."

Monday, 27 March 2023

Belgium to assist mRNA vaccine production in South Africa with mini-laboratory

This should make it easier for the Cape Town-based company, which developed the first African mRNA vaccine against Covid-19, to scale up its production.

Sunday, 26 March 2023

Earth Overshoot Day: From today, Belgians live on ecological credit

Belgium finishes among the worst countries in the world and scores significantly worse than neighbours the Netherlands, France and Germany.

Sunday, 26 March 2023

City hall in flames after ninth day of pension reform protests in France

Bordeaux's town hall was set on fire by far-right protestors during the ongoing mobilisation against the French Government's pension reform plans.

Friday, 24 March 2023

French pension reform: Over 800,000 protesters in Paris

Despite an attempt by Macron to calm the widespread anger about the controversial reform, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets.

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Scottish ship tips over in dock, 25 people injured

The ship came loose from its supports while holding at Imperial Dock in Edinburgh.

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Only seven NATO countries spend 2% on defence, Belgium among bottom three

"The pace at which the defence budget is being increased is not fast enough. In a world that has become more dangerous, we need to invest more in defence."

Wednesday, 22 March 2023