Belgium
- 2d ago
Turkey sacks coach Vincenzo Montella after four straight Nations League defeats
The Turkish Football Federation dismissed the Italian on Friday without giving a reason or naming a successor. Montella had taken Turkey to Euro 2024 quarter-finals and the 2026 World Cup, but his side lost all four of its Nations League matches in the current campaign.
- 2d ago
EU finance ministers agree scaled-back plan to centralise stock exchange supervision at ESMA
Finance ministers in Luxembourg exempted Deutsche Börse and smaller venues from direct ESMA oversight, cutting the Commission's original perimeter. Belgium abstained from the vote.
- 3d ago
Ireland face Kazakhstan in Astana on Friday in World Cup playoff semi-final first leg
Ireland play without suspended Katie McCabe and Marissa Sheva and without the injured Jess Ziu, while Denise O'Sullivan is rested for the return leg in Cork on Tuesday. The winner of the tie will meet either Poland or Belgium for a place at the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
- 3d ago
Germany backs EU approval of Tesla FSD after Tesla agrees to drop 'full self-driving' name
Berlin will push for EU approval of Tesla's FSD system in Germany under the new name Tesla Assisted Driving, while France opposes it and eight countries have already approved it.
- 3d ago
China nominates health official Song Li to succeed Tedros as WHO director-general
Beijing announced on Thursday that Song Li, a senior public health official, is its candidate to succeed Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, whose term ends on 15 August 2027. The World Health Assembly is due to choose the next director-general in May 2027.
- 4d ago
Spain expands FIFA ranking lead to 38 points as Portugal enters top five
Spain extended its advantage over Argentina atop the FIFA world rankings to 38.77 points after four consecutive UEFA Nations League victories, while Portugal climbed two spots to fifth.
- 4d ago
France opens technical dialogue with Taliban to deport Afghan nationals
Paris has begun technical consultations with Kabul authorities to facilitate the deportation of Afghan nationals residing illegally in France who pose a threat to public order.
- 4d ago
Ikea expands second-hand furniture marketplace to the UK, Ireland and Germany
The Ingka Group is rolling out its second-hand platform across the UK and Ireland before launching in Germany on 14 October, allowing customers to trade used furniture with an optional 15% gift card bonus.
- 4d ago
Turkey moves to dismiss manager Vincenzo Montella after four straight Nations League defeats
The Turkish Football Federation decided to part ways with head coach Vincenzo Montella following four straight Nations League losses and an early exit from the 2026 World Cup.
- 5d ago
Brussels clashes after austerity march leave buses burned and dozens arrested
Police in Brussels reported about 30 judicial arrests and 80 administrative detentions after masked protesters attacked officers and set fire to buses during a union and student march against government budget cuts on Friday 9 October.
- 5d ago
Belgium forecasts mild 24 °C highs on Tuesday before mid-week rain and cooling
Belgium will see sunny skies and unseasonable warmth of up to 24 °C on Tuesday, before an incoming front brings rain and a ten-degree temperature drop later in the week.
- 5d ago
Belgium cuts novice driver alcohol limit to 0.2 promille and plans parking exit gates
The Belgian federal government announced a 0.2 promille alcohol limit for new drivers, ANPR cameras for phone use, and breath-test parking gates after road fatalities rose 6% in early 2026.
- 6d ago
Pedro Sánchez calls Spanish snap election for 29 November following housing defeat
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called early parliamentary elections for 29 November 2026 after opposition parties blocked government housing decrees in parliament.
- 6d ago
Belgian student protests escalate in Liège over tuition hikes and education reforms
More than 100 people have been detained in Liège after demonstrations against higher university fees and classroom shortages turned violent, prompting emergency retail closures and ministerial talks.
- 6d ago
Italy defeat Turkey 3-1 in Nations League behind Calafiori and Esposito goals
Roberto Mancini's side took second place in their Nations League group with seven points after defeating Turkey 3-1 at Bologna's Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
- Oct 5
Puigdemont prepares Catalonia return after court backs amnesty and lifts warrant
Carles Puigdemont has relocated his official office in Barcelona and secured police protection guarantees after Spain's Constitutional Court upheld amnesty for embezzlement.
- Oct 4
Zinedine Zidane opens France tenure unbeaten with ten points from four Nations League games
France took ten points from four Nations League matches during Zinedine Zidane's first international window in charge, finishing with a 4-1 win over Belgium at the Stade de France on 5 October.
- Oct 4
Belgium wins 79th Motocross of Nations in Ernée with 23 points to end 13-year drought
Belgium secured its 16th Motocross des Nations title at the Raymond-Demy circuit in Ernée, holding off Spain by three points as home favorites France suffered two race retirements.
- Oct 4
Dutch university investigates psychologist Yannick Griep as nine research papers face retraction
Radboud University in Nijmegen dismissed organizational psychologist Yannick Griep following expense irregularities and scientific data manipulation, leading to nine journal article retractions and three integrity inquiries.
- Oct 4
Cavan Sullivan sets scoring record as United States beats Mexico 3-0 in Arizona friendly
The United States defeated Mexico 3-0 at State Farm Stadium, with 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan becoming the youngest goalscorer in American national team history.
