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Pope warns against artificial intelligence

Pope Leo XIV identifies AI as a key challenge to human dignity, drawing parallels to the industrial revolution.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Couple with stab wounds found at home in Charleroi

Police and emergency services confirmed the hospitalisation of a Charleroi couple. The woman was suffering from a throat injury, while the man was stabbed in the throat.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Bite Back takes action at Baudouin Seapark against captive dolphins

Activists demand the early shutdown of Bruges dolphinarium slated for 2037, challenging ongoing animal captivity practices.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Antwerp speed pedelec drivers brush up on their technique

In 2023, 682 speed pedelec riders were in traffic accidents, including three fatalities. Antwerp's first 'Speed Pedelec Day' aims to address these growing safety concerns.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Thousands demonstrate in Warsaw against illegal immigration

Thousands marched in Warsaw, opposing illegal immigration and targeting Donald Tusk's government just days before the presidential election. A tight race looms between Trzaskowski and Nawrocki.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Brussels collective holds surprise party on STIB tram

A Brussels tram turns into a mobile dance floor, offering live DJ sets until 1 June. Hangar's collaboration with STIB exemplifies the city's dynamic cultural scene.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Italian superyacht salvage suspended after diver's death

Salvage of the sunken super yacht 'Bayesian' stopped after diver's death; investigation launched by Italian prosecutors.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Prisoner escapes Bruges jail

Bruges authorities search for an escaped inmate who held a position of trust. Despite recent temporary releases, officials insist he poses no danger to society.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Flemish Youth Enterprises of 2025 crowned at Walibi

From smartphone hotels to superior cooling solutions, Flemish young entrepreneurs are solving real-world problems and securing major awards.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Trump announces ceasefire between India and Pakistan

The U.S. facilitated a ceasefire after deadly clashes left 11 dead in Pakistan and 5 in India. Islamabad calls it the most severe conflict with India in decades.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Soviet space probe crashes in Indian Ocean after 53 years

Kosmos 482, a 1972 Soviet space mission gone awry, re-enters atmosphere after decades.

Saturday 10 May 2025

AG Coast Walk sees record edition draw 11,000 participants

The AG Coast Walk drew 11,000 participants this year, surpassing last year’s 7,700, marking it the second largest walking event in Belgium.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Renovated park in Mons aims to promote peace

UMons unveils renovated Hibakusha Park, dedicated to Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, highlighting global nuclear disarmament. The project cost 130,000 euros, with 30,000 from the City of Mons.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Several stations on Brussels metro evacuated after fire in Ribaucourt

A metro blaze in Brussels leads to station evacuations; the train driver is hospitalized for smoke inhalation.

Saturday 10 May 2025

14 people arrested for playing music in Afghanistan

Since regaining power, the Taliban bans public music, shuts down schools, and arrests 14 for disturbing public order.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Orderlies seize 21 fighting cocks

21 Japanese Shamo roosters have been rescued from two separate locations in Bilzen-Hoeselt and Genk in recent weeks. Some of the animals had severe injuries, and were extremely skinny.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Sudan: 14 members of the same family killed in bombardment

Sudan's humanitarian crisis deepens: 14 from one family killed in RSF's shelling of Abou Shouk camp amid ongoing conflict and mass displacements, reports the UN.

Saturday 10 May 2025

China and the United States: Start of high-level trade talks

As US-China negotiations kick off in Geneva, Trump suggests reducing tariffs to 80%, despite their impact remaining largely symbolic.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Tomb of Pope Francis still lures thousands of believers

Thousands flock to Pope Francis's grave daily, showing enduring popularity amid leadership change in Rome.

Saturday 10 May 2025

Traffic jam on E40 towards Ghent as oversized truck hits bridge

Traffic on the E40 towards Ghent is severely affected after a lorry crash. Long delays expected, with a six-kilometre jam and the right lane closed for inspections.

Saturday 10 May 2025