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The front page of De Standaard features a mix of international and domestic news. Top international stories include a report on the rampant sexual violence and lack of medical aid in Eastern Congo, the death of a shooter in Krakow, and political developments in Germany and the US. Domestically…
In Eastern Congo, a woman is raped every two minutes, but medical assistance is scarce. Following the shutdown of the USAID development agency by Donald Trump, there are minimal medications available to treat victims of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Over half of the victims are…
The 24-year-old man who shot and killed six people from his car in Krakow on Saturday has died in hospital, according to police. The man was reportedly fascinated by far-right ideas, though it remains unclear if this was his motive. Polish authorities have launched a terrorism investigation.
Ilse Aigner, who once dreamed of being an astronaut and can repair electronics, will be remembered as Germany's first female president.
MR chairman Georges-Louis Bouchez will join Prime Minister De Wever at the table this afternoon for budget consultations. Updates on federal, Flemish, Walloon, and Brussels politics are available.
The CEO of Nvidia has admitted to a romantic relationship with an alleged Chinese spy, prompting the company to launch an investigation. The live blog covers financial and economic news, including personal finance, business news, international economics, and stock markets.
President Trump has stated that his immigration policy may have been "too strict." The US midterm elections resulted in a clear victory for the Democrats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
To limit fine dust emissions, it is advised to only use dry wood and avoid burning on windless days. While emissions from traffic and industry have decreased, wood burning remains a persistent issue, but there are ways to reduce fireplace emissions.
As Europe recovers from a heatwave and El Niño intensifies, the 31st UN climate summit begins in Antalya, Turkey, with a lack of ambition. The article questions the purpose of such summits if little progress is made, while large parts of the world desire greater cooperation.
Flanders is reportedly not utilizing significant climate funding, leaving €340 million unclaimed.
