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Spain Loses Eurobasket Final in Heartbreaking Finish

Spain's women's basketball team lost the Eurobasket final to Belgium 65-67 after a late 0-14 run by Belgium, despite leading by one point with 17 seconds left; this was Spain's 15th medal in 25 major tournaments this century.

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Belgian Strikes Cripple Air Travel Amid Pension Reform Protests

A nationwide strike in Belgium on June 25th, 2024, protesting pension reforms and government spending, severely disrupted transport, particularly at Brussels and Charleroi airports, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays.

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Brussels' Record Anti-Drug Operation Yields Limited Arrests but Aims to Disrupt Drug Trade

In Brussels, a record-breaking anti-drug operation in the Peterbos housing complex involved nearly 900 police officers raiding 270 vacant apartments used by drug traffickers, resulting in around 20 arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, and a weapon; this is the first phase of a five-point plan to ...

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Conflicting Accounts in Belgian Swingers Club Murder Investigation

Dutch swingers club owners Erik I. and Siri C., along with Witchitchai B., are suspects in the murder of Bert Heijmans (57) from Maaseik, Belgium. Heijmans was beaten to death with an iron bar, and his body was found in Maarheeze, Netherlands. Conflicting accounts from the suspects are complicating ...

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Belgium Edges Wales 4-3 in Euro 2024 Qualifier

Belgium defeated Wales 4-3 in a dramatic Euro 2024 qualifier, overcoming a 3-0 lead to win, leaving them with 4 points from 2 games, while North Macedonia leads Group J with 8 points from 4 games.

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Harsh Sentences for Dutch Smugglers in Antwerp

Three Dutch men, suspected of attempting to retrieve cocaine from containers in the port of Antwerp, face 40-month prison sentences, highlighting the stark difference in penalties compared to the Netherlands.

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Spain Advances to Eurobasket Final After Semifinal Win Over France

Spain's women's basketball team defeated France in the Eurobasket semifinals, advancing to the gold medal game against Belgium; this victory showcases the team's successful integration of younger players alongside experienced veterans, despite facing significant injuries before the tournament.

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Belgian Strikes Cripple Air Travel Amid Pension Reform Protests

Widespread strikes in Belgium caused by proposed pension reforms led to significant disruptions in transportation, particularly at Brussels and Charleroi airports, resulting in flight cancellations and airport congestion affecting thousands of passengers.

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Dance Campaign Raises Awareness for Refugees

Jeny BSG launched a global dance campaign, "Dance4Refugees," promoting support for refugees through social media and donations, using her song "Wake up, wake up," and inspired by her family's refugee experience from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Rotterdam Man Sentenced for Intentional Killing and Attempted Murders

In Rotterdam, H. intentionally ran over Nabil, killing him, and attempted to run over two others, fleeing the scene afterward. Following his arrest, explosions targeted his and his family's homes, possibly in retaliation.

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Surge in Young Dutch Drug Retrievers Arrested in Antwerp Port

During the first five months of 2024, 140 drug retrievers were arrested in Antwerp's port; half were Dutch minors, facing harsher Belgian penalties than in the Netherlands, where arrests are decreasing. Increased port security and criminal risk diversification contribute to this trend.

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Belgian Sperm Donor Scandal: 52 Children Affected, Anonymity to End

A Danish sperm donor with a pathogenic TP53 gene mutation fathered 52 children in Belgium, leading to at least 10 childhood cancer diagnoses and prompting the government to eliminate anonymity in sperm donation to enhance oversight.

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