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A crew member of British Airways mistakenly deployed the emergency slide, causing significant delays and potential financial losses for the airline.

Russian state-owned company Gazprom is reportedly planning to reduce hundreds of jobs at its head office in St. Petersburg due to disappointing revenues.

The air, train, and other traffic in Belgium has been significantly disrupted by union actions. Brussels Airport had to cancel four out of ten flights, and there are also problems at Charleroi Airport. Various workers, including baggage handlers, security guards, conductors, and teachers, went on strike on Monday in anger over possible pension cuts.

A 29-year-old man who attacked with a knife at the office in the Wetstraat in Brussels where the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo resides, has been detained by the military police and is suspected of attempted murder and weapon possession, according to the Brussels Public Prosecutor.

A Belgian driver was arrested for driving under the influence with a wounded man in the car, after police found blood on one of the car doors.

A giveaway event organized by influencers in Brussels turned chaotic as police had to use a water cannon to disperse the crowd gathered at Atomium monument.

2025 holds uncertainties for Ukraine as the country faces challenges in its ongoing war with Russia. The role of Donald Trump in the future of the conflict remains uncertain.

A shooting incident in the Brussels municipality of Anderlecht resulted in one person dead. The suspect is believed to have fled on foot with a heavy weapon, presumably a Kalashnikov.

European leaders, including Premier Dick Schoof and Giorgia Meloni, met to discuss creating a stable regime in Syria and innovative solutions for migrant returns.

NATO Chief Mark Rutte is meeting with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders to discuss the future of the conflict in Ukraine. The meeting comes ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

A Belgian conductor has been sued for saying 'bonjour' too early to passengers on a train just south of Brussels, according to Belgian media.

Niels Troost, a Dutch trader, has been included in the EU sanctions list for allegedly trading Russian oil above the price limit after its introduction.

The return of Trump to the White House has accelerated negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine, with European leaders now fighting for a seat at the negotiation table.

Els van Doesburg, a Dutch-born politician, might take over as the mayor of Antwerp if Bart De Wever becomes the Belgian Prime Minister. Van Doesburg is known for her conservative views and strong opinions on various social issues.

An engineer, inspired by a serial killer, poisoned his sick friend with thallium-laced tiramisu in hospital. How did it end?

Israel is facing increasing international criticism following a new report by Amnesty accusing the country of genocide in Gaza. Find out how Israel is responding to these accusations.

Germany is considering sending troops to Ukraine in case of a possible ceasefire with the Russian aggressor. Paris and London are also contemplating similar actions.

An incident occurred on the Baltic Sea between a Russian ship and a helicopter belonging to the German military. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock briefly mentioned the incident at a NATO meeting in Brussels, highlighting concerns over ships involved in bypassing sanctions imposed on Russia in the Baltic Sea. Baerbock announced increased patrols in the region and tighter surveillance on underwater cables and pipelines following recent damage to two data cables in the area, potentially due to sabotage.

The Moroccan police have arrested the fugitive top criminal Samir 'Patatje'. The arrest took place in Morocco a month ago near Casablanca. Samir, also known as 'Patatje' or 'Samir Turtle', is suspected of being involved in the smuggling of XTC pills to Morocco and human trafficking.

The new European Commission is set to start on December 1st after a chaotic political dispute between left and right-wing parties was resolved last week.

Netherlands and France join forces to combat anti-Semitism in Europe, with a focus on concrete actions rather than just words. A crisis situation is acknowledged with calls for urgent measures.

A bloc of EU member states is at odds with the European Parliament over proposed changes to the contentious deforestation law, diminishing the likelihood of an agreement.

The EU has decided to implement a new package of sanctions against Iran, mainly due to its military support for Russia in the war with Ukraine.

US gives Ukraine permission to use long-range weapons against targets in Russian territory, surprising European allies. France, UK, and potentially Germany considering similar actions.

EU member states are facing challenges as they negotiate the EU budget for 2025 amid increased interest costs for the coronavirus recovery fund.

A homeless man was found dead on the streets of Lyon, France, possibly killed by a concrete block. The incident shows similarities to a prior case in Rotterdam.

The threat of import tariffs on European products is causing anxiety in the European Union. This article discusses whether Viktor Orbán and Giorgia Meloni can prevent a potential trade war with the United States.

The recent political developments in the US shed light on the reasons behind the shocking defeat of the Democrats and the rise of Donald Trump's Republicans to power.

Victims of the 2016 terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport Zaventem are collectively receiving a compensation of €18.3 million, as reported by VRT.

A 25-year-old student of Singaporean descent was fatally stabbed in the heart of Brussels after refusing a cigarette.