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NATO and Japan have intensified their ties with Japan establishing a diplomatic mission and appointing its own ambassador to the alliance.

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.

Five sled dogs that fatally attacked 7-year-old Aodren in Quévy, Belgium, have been euthanized with the consent of the family. The tragic incident occurred at a dog breeding facility while the child was feeding Alaska Malamute dogs.

Several women have reported incidents of sexual assault by aggressive men in Milan after celebrating the new year at famous locations in the city.

A 7-year-old boy in Belgium was tragically attacked and killed by five sled dogs from his family's breeding farm. Experts emphasize that there is no direct link between a dog's breed and its tendency to bite.

A 7-year-old child in Belgium was killed in an attack by five Alaska-Malamute dogs, a kind of sled dog, while his mother watched helplessly.

Belgium issues official recommendation to wear masks due to high flu cases as part of the new Winterplan.

A recent quirky advice from the Belgian Food Agency has caught the attention of British tabloids, sparking ridicule and amusement across Europe and beyond.

A 21-year-old student from Belgium shares her story of sexual assaults and harassment on New Year's Eve in Milan while celebrating with friends.

A groundbreaking surgery took place in Belgium as doctors successfully implanted a micro-pacemaker in a newborn baby for the first time in the country, marking a rare achievement globally.

Belgium is facing a critical point in coalition talks as efforts to form a government for over 200 days have yet to yield results.

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 knife-wielding attacker who tried to enter the official residence of Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has been apprehended. No one was injured in the incident, and an investigation has been launched.

Germany is considering sending back Syrian refugees who do not have a job and do not speak German, according to German Ministers Nancy Faeser and Annalena Baerbock.

Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes from January 1st due to their negative effects on health and the environment, becoming the first EU country to take this step.

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.

Pope Francis urges for a Christmas truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, recalling historical examples of spontaneous ceasefires during the festive season.

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 cheese and wine evening at Volvo Trucks in Belgium took a violent turn when a dispute over seating led to a colleague suffering a double jaw fracture.

Two Polish inmates attempted to escape from the prison in Tongeren, Belgium, in a daring manner, only to be stopped by vigilant guards.

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.

The European Commission is assisting Mayotte and African countries like Mozambique affected by cyclone Chido. Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden have offered tents and other goods at the request of France.

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

Recent footage emerged showing Belgian serial killer and rapist Marc Dutroux being pelted in Nivelles prison, where he is currently serving a life sentence.

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.