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The De Standaard front page features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include a severe correction in the stock market concerning AI stocks, advice on how to react to aggression, a profile of singer Els Pynoo, and an opinion piece on subsidies for regional airports…
AI stocks are experiencing a significant downturn, with some down 30% from their peak, amidst increasing competition from China and heavy investment in computing power, raising concerns among investors.
Following the death of Driss Atounane, who intervened in an assault, this article offers advice on how to respond to aggression, emphasizing personal safety while encouraging intervention and supporting victims.
In a summer series, singer Els Pynoo reflects on losing her brothers and parents, finding strength by enjoying life in their memory, which she sees as a way to keep them alive within her.
An opinion piece questions whether regional airports, such as Antwerp's, still serve a public function that justifies receiving subsidies, prompting a debate on their relevance.
The 600,000 citizens of El-Obeid in Sudan are experiencing temporary relief as the siege by Rapid Support Forces is broken, though catastrophic shortages of water, fuel, food, and medicine persist.
The US Senate has unanimously voted against a presidential pardon for Donald Trump related to Ghislaine Maxwell, signaling significant political developments during Trump's second term.
Natuurpunt reports a noticeable decrease in wasps this year, with the phenomenon expected to have a peak in August, sparking curiosity about the causes.
Europe is experiencing extreme temperatures, leading to a wildfire near Dijon and tragic deaths of three firefighters in Greece, highlighting the ongoing heatwave crisis.
In the Gironde region, a French firefighter captured dramatic footage of colleagues confronting towering flames, with the video garnering millions of views and expressions of gratitude.
