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The front page of De Standaard prominently features the ongoing wildfires in the High Fens region of Belgium, with multiple stories detailing the firefighting efforts, the impact on residents, and visual coverage. Other top stories include an interview with an actress and activist, an article…
Dutch firefighting helicopters have been deployed in the High Fens to combat a wildfire that is still spreading, with global climate change impacts being felt worldwide. This is a live report on the latest developments.
Residents in the High Fens are experiencing a mix of hope and fear as the large wildfire remains out of control, forcing evacuations and burning over 2,700 hectares, with one resident describing difficulty breathing through the smoke.
Visuals depict the scale of the High Fens wildfire, which erupted Friday and has already destroyed over 2,700 hectares, leading to the precautionary evacuation of around six hundred people.
Impressive footage captured by a Limburg firefighting crew shows their vehicle navigating through a sea of flames near the Signal of Botrange, with parts of the forest engulfed in fire.
Actress Janne Desmet discusses her journey of self-discovery and her encounter with activist Saar Depuydt, who overstepped her own boundaries while helping people cross borders.
Morocco is rapidly demolishing residential areas to make way for prestigious projects ahead of the 2030 World Cup, displacing thousands of families with few alternatives.
After a career as a firefighter, Serge Moeskops took over his favorite butcher shop, finding immense satisfaction and challenge in his new venture.
A Spanish fighter pilot successfully intercepted and shot down a drone that had penetrated Romanian airspace, as part of ongoing live coverage of the war in Ukraine.
The Belgian Falcons secured a European bronze medal in the 4x100 meter relay, while the Red Lions narrowly won their opening match at the World Cup.
