- Sep 22
French Actor Arnaud Denis Undergoes Euthanasia in Belgium at 43 Following Hernia Mesh Surgery
French actor and director Arnaud Denis died in Namur, Belgium, through legal euthanasia following three years of severe chronic pain and physical decline attributed to a 2023 polypropylene hernia mesh implant.
- Jul 7
Belgium extends yellow heat alert through Sunday as new heatwave could match June's 12-day duration
After a brief respite, Belgium faces a new heatwave with temperatures reaching 34°C. The IRM has extended its yellow warning through Sunday, and meteorologists warn the hot spell could last as long as the 12-day June heatwave.
- Jul 5
Parachutist dies after parachute malfunction at Temploux skydiving festival in Namur
A female parachutist died on Saturday afternoon after her parachute entered an uncontrolled spin during a jump at the Temploux Festival in Namur, Belgium. Despite attempts to deploy a reserve chute, she crashed in a field and was pronounced dead at the scene.
