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The front page of De Standaard features a mix of domestic and international news. A prominent series of articles and videos investigates a decline in top-performing math students in Belgium's education system, posing questions about challenges and lost talent. International news includes a…
An investigation reveals that Belgium's education system has seen a significant decline in top math students over the past two decades, with concerns that considerable talent is being overlooked and under-challenged.
This article prompts readers to test their own mathematical abilities to see if they would be considered among the top-performing students, in light of a reported decline in such students.
A video discussion explores why the number of high-achieving students in education is decreasing and what schools can do to better challenge and retain these talented individuals.
A sudden flash flood on the border of Nepal and Tibet has resulted in over 160 confirmed deaths and more than 1,000 people missing, with a collapsed glacier suspected as the cause. Three Belgians are unaccounted for.
Bill Gates proposes reserving certain jobs exclusively for humans and implementing taxes on tokens and robots as a way to mitigate the job displacement caused by artificial intelligence.
An obituary celebrating the life and work of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her immersive 'dot universe' and her pursuit of boundless art, who passed away at 97.
This opinion piece criticizes politicians for prioritizing the interests of the beer industry over public health, deeming their subservience to lobbying efforts highly concerning.
In the context of global climate change impacts, this live report details that the fire in the High Fens may have originated from mowing activities commissioned by a Walloon department.
The Royal Meteorological Institute has issued a yellow code for thunderstorms across Belgium, warning of the possibility of severe weather including heavy precipitation, hail, and strong wind gusts starting from Thursday evening.
