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The front page of De Morgen features a mix of international and domestic news. International stories include a report on California considering a billionaire tax, discussions around obesity medication costs, and ongoing developments in the Ukraine war with a focus on potential US-Russia relations…
California is considering a billionaire tax, prompting an examination of why figures like Zuckerberg struck deals with Meta while others are relocating.
The obesity medication Mounjaro costs 420 euros per month, creating a divide where the rich can afford it, but vulnerable populations are disadvantaged.
Storm Austen is expected to bring gusts of up to 110 km/h, leading to the cancellation of numerous events, and has left 161,000 households without power in France.
Many elderly individuals are isolated from the outside world, prompting civil society to take action against cuts in public transport services.
This recap highlights the most notable moments from the television show 'De slimste mens ter wereld', including a mention of traveling in business class thanks to Bart Schols.
Moscow perceives victory as imminent, observing Trump's efforts to strengthen ties with Russia amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Reports indicate that Trump contacted Musk regarding a delay in the Starshield network's operation in Ukraine, while Zelensky states Russia is using cluster munitions.
This opinion piece criticizes the current stringent measures being implemented, contrasting them with the government's previously lax handling of the unemployment system.
A significant majority of Flemish municipalities, six out of ten, do not have a prepared plan in case of a cyber attack.
Kelly describes her son Milo's growing dependence on Go Church, noting the large sums he, as a teenager without personal income, contributed.
An undercover journalist was forced to leave after a single misplaced photograph, revealing aspects of Go Church that the organization prefers to keep private.
After an investigation into the evangelical migration church Go Church, five cities in Flanders have decided to take action.
The author argues that reading the accounts concerning Go Church should prompt an urgent realization and a call to action.
