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Belgium
The De Standaard front page covers a range of topics, with a significant focus on natural disasters like wildfires and heatwaves in Europe, particularly France. Other prominent stories include a major acquisition by Belgian biotech company Argenx, a personal story about living with ALS, and…
Residents of Le Porge, France, are assessing the damage after devastating wildfires, with 183 homes destroyed. The fires are not yet fully extinguished, and locals fear a recurrence, recalling that previous fires took months to fully put out.
Belgian biotech company Argenx, focused on autoimmune diseases, is making its first significant acquisition by purchasing American-listed peer Forte Biosciences for $2.2 billion.
Katrien Dendoncker, diagnosed with ALS twenty years ago at age 40, shares her story of living a full life despite the prognosis, emphasizing her determination to make the most of each day.
The United States has withdrawn from a United Nations meeting following strong criticism from France, reflecting the global shifts occurring during Donald Trump's second term as president.
Three months after the federal government allocated 60 million euros for increased company mileage allowances, there is very little interest from businesses due to the complexity of the support scheme.
Technology companies are driving a significant decline in the Japanese and Korean stock markets, as reported in the live economics news feed.
An opinion piece argues that a reactive 'plumber's approach' is insufficient for systemic problems, suggesting that politicians need to recognize this and adopt a more comprehensive strategy.
Europe is experiencing extreme temperatures, raising concerns about a resurgence of wildfires. French President Macron described the current fires as the most severe since World War II.
A rare 'fire thunderstorm' has been observed for the first time in France's Gironde region, where severe wildfires are ongoing. The combination of wind and lightning is exacerbating the fire's spread.
An assessment of Belgium's preparedness for natural fires indicates that a significant portion of the country, estimated at 60 to 70 percent, is considered a critical area.
