Immigration: Swiss to vote on potential population cap
On Sunday, the people of Switzerland will head to the polls. The Swiss will be presented with a thorny issue in a much-discussed referendum.
Belgian hit-and-run driver convicted of seven counts of manslaughter
In the trial held at the exhibition halls in Mons, in the Belgian province of Hainaut, Paolo Falzone, the man who on March 20, 2022, drove his car into a carnival parade, killing seven people, was found guilty of the manslaughter of seven victims. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Musk is taking half a billion SpaceX shares public at $135 each
On Thursday, after the U.S. stock markets closed, SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company, announced the share price at which it will go public.
Hackers linked to Iran threaten drone attack on World Cup
The Iran-linked hacker group "Handala" claims to have hacked drones belonging to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). They are threatening to carry out an attack on the World Cup. The U.S. surveillance organization SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist groups, issued the alarming warning on Friday.
Shared e-scooters banned in the capital of Europe starting in 2027
Following Paris, Madrid, and Prague, Brussels has now also decided to ban shared e-scooters. The contracts of the current providers, Bolt and Dott, run until the end of 2026 but will not be renewed.
Car crashes into group of children on bicycles in Zeeland: three dead
Two children and one adult were killed in a traffic accident in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen shortly after noon on Thursday afternoon. A car struck a group of children who were cycling during a school camp.
Trump threatens "very heavy attacks" on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a post on the social media platform Truth Social that the U.S. will launch a major attack on Iran this evening.
Noteworthy: More accidents on Belgian roads when national team plays
The World Cup is just around the corner, which is good news for all football fans, but less so for those concerned about road safety. The Belgian traffic institute VIAS has observed a significant increase in traffic accidents on days when the Belgian national team is in action at a major football tournament.
Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired top chef
Famous Danish chef René Redzepi left Noma, the world-renowned modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, in March after admitting that he had mistreated and physically assaulted staff for years.
Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons
Amsterdam canal boat captains are sounding the alarm as a troubling trend gains momentum.