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The front page of De Standaard features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include an Israeli conductor speaking out against violence in Gaza, protests by French youth, Russian satellite activity, and a storm impacting France. Domestically, the Belgian government's budget is…
Conductor Lahav Shani, previously criticized for his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has publicly expressed opposition to violence in Gaza and the West Bank, following controversy surrounding his performances in Belgium.
In an open letter published ahead of Israeli elections, conductor Lahav Shani argues that Israel's leaders must recognize that their citizens' safety can coexist with compassion for Gazans.
Students in Paris held another protest, with participants explaining their continued demonstrations despite the perceived ineffectiveness of their actions, stating a vague algorithm is deciding their future.
The Russian satellite Kosmos 2612 has been repeatedly approaching a satellite important to Ukraine, raising questions about its intentions in orbit.
Natali Broods is departing the theater company De Hoe after 26 years, citing a feeling of not having a full place within the company since its merger.
Storm Austen is predicted to cross Belgium, with code orange for wind in some provinces, while France is already experiencing power outages for 160,000 households.
The author reflects on observing a man in a suit knock over a chair and connects it to perceived excessive tolerance by the government towards powerful individuals.
The political party Vooruit has delayed agreement on the budget, causing frustration among coalition partners, with a deal now not expected until early November.
The New York City Council is proposing a ban on horse-drawn carriages operating in Central Park.
