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1. Belgian Cats reach semi-finals for the first time
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The Belgian Cats are just one win away from an Olympic medal. With a win over Spain, they advance to the semifinals. The final score was 79-66. The Cats will play France in the semifinals on Friday. read more
2. The Red Leopards will play for the bronze medal on Friday after defeating China in a penalty shootout
The Red Panthers failed to advance to the final of the hockey tournament against the Netherlands. Emma Puvrez tied the game 1-1 with two minutes left before a penalty shootout decided the game. read more
3. Karel De Gucht quits politics
After almost half a century of political commitment, Karel De Gucht (Open VLD) announced that he will no longer appear on the list. “70 is a good age to retire.” read more
4. Doctors call for a ban on popular kitchen countertop materials
Workers processing quartz composites have been diagnosed with an incurable lung infection. Alarmed doctors are calling for a European ban on the material. read more
5. Artist Octave Landuyt (101) died
Ghent artist Octave Landuyt has died. The multi-talented Landuyt, who excelled in painting, sculpting, making jewellery and ceramics, lived to be 101. read more
6. Putin calls Ukraine’s invasion of Russian territory a “serious provocation”
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that an incursion by Ukrainian troops into Russian territory had been repelled. Russian troops reportedly repelled the attack in the Kursk region. President Vladimir Putin called it a “serious provocation.” read more
7. Israel’s youth team will not participate in the Ghent Ultimate Frisbee Championship
The Israeli delegation will not take part in the European Frisbee Championships to be held in Bramilsen, Ghent in the coming days. The mayor’s decision cited a “significant terrorist threat”. read more
8. Unia also filed an anti-Semitism complaint against Herman Brusselmans
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Following the Jewish organization European Jewish Association, the equal opportunities center Unia has now also filed a complaint against the writer Hermann Brusselmans over Humo’s column. Brusselmans called the allegations “completely outdated.” read more
9. Controversial glyphosate makes a comeback
The herbicide glyphosate was once again a big seller. It was one of the pillars of Bayer’s quarterly results. read more
10. Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar as new leader
Hamas has appointed Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar as head of the group’s political bureau following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This does not change much for the Islamist group. read more
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