UK military to help Belgium after drone sightings near airports
The military has not gone into details about the sort of equipment or number of personnel that will be sent.
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Tens of thousands rally in Brussels to protest austerity plans
Flights grounded, public transport disrupted as 80,000 people take to the streets of the Belgian capital.
Belgian police arrest three for plotting drone attack on prime minister
Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s Antwerp residence.
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Delays continue to affect thousands as cyberattack hits Europe’s airports
London’s Heathrow and Brussel airports tell passengers to expect more delays on Sunday as interruption persists.
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EU proposes suspending trade concessions with Israel over Gaza
The European Commission has presented a measure to suspend its trade concessions on Israeli exports due to the Gaza war.
Published On 17 Sep 2025
EU proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel over Gaza war
The European Commission also proposes sanctions on ‘extremist ministers’ in the Israeli government and violent settlers.
Music festival in Belgium cancels concert over Israeli conductor
Flanders Festival Ghent says it made decision over lack of ‘clarity’ about incoming conductor Lahav Shani’s views.
Belgium asks US not to destroy millions in contraceptives bound for Africa
Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution.
Children, journalists among 105 killed in Israeli onslaught in Gaza
At least 105 Palestinians killed, including 32 aid seekers, as Israel pushes ahead with plans to seize Gaza City.
![A Palestinian youth mourn by the body of a relative killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City at dawn, at the Al-Shifa hospital on September 2, 2025. [Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AFP__20250902__734X663__v1__HighRes__PalestinianIsraelConflict-1756822573.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Belgium to recognise Palestinian state, impose sanctions on Israel
Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot tells Al Jazeera his country will recognise Palestine as a state this month.
Published On 2 Sep 2025
Belgium to recognise Palestinian statehood, impose sanctions on Israel
FM Maxime Prevot says his country will recognise Palestine this month and impose 12 ‘firm sanctions’ on Israel.
