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A couple has decided to give their baby to a friend who cannot have children. But legally, is that possible?

In a surprising turn of events, N-VA emerged as the largest party in Antwerp, defeating the communist party PVDA. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls for control over borders to ensure security and minimize illegal migration in Poland.

An historic book detailing Napoleon's coronation as Emperor of France has been sold for 29,000 euros at an auction in Brussels, surpassing its starting price of 4000 euros.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.

The European Court of Auditors warns about the increasing trend of incorrect spending by the European Union for the third consecutive year.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a plea for tougher EU measures against illegal migration, prompting a strong response from EU official Ursula von der Leyen.

EU parliamentarians are gearing up for a confrontational session with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is set to deliver a speech amidst mounting criticism and accusations of corruption.

British critics are overwhelmingly negative about Boris Johnson's book 'Unleashed', with only his own Daily Telegraph being mild. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

A Belgian bio-engineer is facing trial for allegedly poisoning his best friend with rat poison. The accused was reportedly inspired by an infamous British serial killer.

The German police have registered nearly 2500 illegal border crossings in the past two weeks.

Pope Francis compared doctors performing abortions to hired killers during a conversation with journalists on his way back to Rome from Belgium, where he was visiting in the past few days.

A 67-year-old British man was found dead in a vicarage in Kalmthout, Belgium, with traces of amphetamines and MDMA in his urine. A 59-year-old priest from the same town has been arrested pending autopsy.

Belgian King Filip and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo talk about sexual abuse within the Catholic Church to Pope Francis during his visit to Belgium.

Animal activists caused a commotion during a tour of the Pope through the city of Luxembourg. A woman rushed towards the white Pope's vehicle and threw herself on the ground. The protest is aimed at blessing bullfighting.

German border controls in September resulted in the arrest of almost a thousand illegal migrants and criminals. The director of the police union stated that the controls are functioning effectively.

Pope Francis's upcoming four-day visit to Belgium is turning into a star-studded event, but is also overshadowed by Belgian church scandals.

European Union's multi-billion spending in Africa to combat migration issues has been found to be largely ineffective, according to a critical report by the European Court of Auditors.

German authorities have reported that 182 people were caught in just four days crossing into Germany illegally at the western borders, where intensified border controls have been put in place.