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1. Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic presidential nomination
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, receiving a standing ovation that lasted several minutes as she walked on stage to Beyoncé’s “Freedom.” Read more
2. King sent Maxime Prevost to the scene as a mediator
After talks with party leaders, King Philippe appointed Les Engagés president Maxime Prévost as mediator to bring the Arizona talks out of the doldrums. Read more
3. Starting September 1, fines for overdue vehicle inspections will be levied again
From September, drivers who are late for vehicle inspection will have to pay fines again. The measure was temporarily lifted in June last year due to long waiting times at inspection centres. But today they are under control again. Read more
4. The euro rose after Powell’s rate cut speech
The euro has risen to its highest level against the dollar since July 2023. Around 4 p.m., Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at Jackson Hole, making it clear that the Fed will soon be able to cut interest rates, and the euro rose against the dollar. Read moreRead more
5. Body found on last missing yacht that sank off Sicily coast
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Rescuers have found the body of the last person missing in the luxury sailing yacht disaster off the coast of Sicily, said to be Hannah Lynch, the daughter of the British tech millionaire who owned the yacht. Read more
6. Parliament wants drunken friend of drowned Bulgarian to be released
The Bruges council chamber wants to release three friends of a Bulgarian man who was arrested on suspicion of negligence after drowning. The three men, like the Bulgarian, were drunk and did not stop him when he went swimming in the sea. The prosecutor’s office can still appeal the decision. Read more
7. Fatal shooting in Kokelberg
One person was killed in a shooting in Kokelberg on Thursday night. The victim was allegedly involved in a dispute at a cafe, after which the cafe owner shot and killed the man (33). Read more
8. The identity of the deceased in the city park has been confirmed, but the cause of death is still unknown
The man found dead in Antwerp’s city park on Wednesday evening was a 26-year-old Palestinian with no place of residence in our country. It was not clear during the autopsy how he died. Read more
9. Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Kursk nuclear power plant
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry has accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on a nuclear power plant in Kursk province, which the Russians say amounts to “nuclear terrorism” and requires the UN nuclear watchdog to take action. Read more
10. Flemish government plans cheaper electricity and more expensive gas
The new Flemish government will focus on the long-awaited tax shift. This is outlined in a memorandum drawn up by energy experts from both sides for the final negotiations. In Flanders, taxes on electricity are being shifted towards gas and fuel oil. Read more
11. NYC museum strikes over ‘anti-Palestinian’ dress code
In Queens, New York, employees at the Noguchi Museum went on strike over a new dress code that banned headscarves. Read more
12. Wout van Aert sprints to victory in stage 2 of the Vuelta a España
Wout van Aert wins stage 7 of the Vuelta a España. The Belgian was clearly fastest in a sparsely populated peloton. Van Aert is the first rider to win two stages of the Vuelta a España. Read more
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