Man leaves wife on the highway following an argument
On the A89 highway, near Cervières in the Loire department of France, a couple on their way to their holiday destination got into an argument on Saturday, July 11.
Six missing, fears of fatalities in Brussels fire
According to Flemish media reports, several people were killed in a fire at the Oxy building on De Brouckèreplein, in the heart of Brussels, on Tuesday. The Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that there were fatalities in the fire. According to the Brussels Fire Department, six people are missing.
59 people arrested for arson in France
Firefighters are having difficulty bringing the wildfire in Fontainebleau, south of Paris, under control. Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson. Over the past few days, as many as 59 people have been arrested across France on suspicion of playing a role—whether intentional or not—in the wildfires.
Infantino hints at a World Cup with 64 teams
FIFA President Gianni Infantino secretly dreams of a World Cup with 64 participating nations in 2030. According to him, the possibility will be explored after the 2026 World Cup, but a decision has not yet been made.
Another death in shooting incident involving ICE
One person was killed in a shooting in Biddeford, in the U.S. state of Maine, presumably after a federal immigration agent fired at a car. According to eyewitnesses and local politicians, the incident took place early Monday morning.
Six victims of wildfire in Spain identified, including one Belgian
The Spanish government has identified six of the thirteen victims who died in the wildfires in Los Gallardos. They include three men and three women: one Belgian, three British nationals, one Spaniard, and one French woman.
Disruption for Dutch holiday makers: Route du Soleil closed due to wildfire
The French fire department is unable to bring a major forest fire southeast of Paris under control, affecting Dutch holiday makers who want to travel to the south of France.
Monkey that escaped from Beekse Bergen continues to outsmart everyone
Just under a month after his escape, the male crested mangabey from Beekse Bergen Safari Park is still roaming free in the Esbeek area. According to the park, the monkey is still spotted regularly, but he has so far eluded capture.
Three Belgians presumed dead in Andalusia wildfires
Among the twelve people who died in the wildfires in southern Spain, three are believed to be Belgian. They are missing, and there was no contact with them since last weekend.
Russian athletes welcome back to the Olympics
On Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee temporarily lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. This paves the way for Russian athletes to once again participate as full members in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and in future editions. The decision is controversial, especially as Russia continues its war in Ukraine, but it does mark a clear change of course for the IOC.