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Also known as: Belgian

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeWhen he chased glory in the blistering 800m race at the Diamond League finals in Brussels, Belgium last night, Emmanuel Wanyonyi achieved the most remarkable feat of his athletics career so far. …

    Wanyonyi's record ratified as he got ready for Brussels final
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeA lot will be at stake as global stars converge in Brussels tomorrow and Saturday for the finals of the 2026 Diamond League circuit in Brussels, Belgium. …

    Hunt for glory as stars descend on Brussels for Diamond League trophies
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Thus, the country dropped two positions in the ranking, going from fifth to seventh place. 8 - Belgium - 1778.36 points In the last decade Belgium came to lead the FIFA ranking because of its good campaigns in the European qualifiers for the World Cup and to this day manages to s …

    The FIFA ranking after the World Cup
  5. August 2026
  6. The Standard

    … and trade forum, and we are progressively strengthening our platforms to deliver greater value for exhibitors, partners and the public," Muthoka said.The fair is expected to draw exhibitors from more than 25 countries, including Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, France, Belgium …

    From exhibition to dealroom: Nairobi trade fair's new pitch to investors
  7. Citizen Digital

    … The mosquitoes caught will be transferred to the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp, Belgium for genetic tests to find out more about their origin. …

    Two German airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane
  8. Citizen Digital

    … or. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Countries expected to participate include Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, France, Belgium …

    Over 25 countries to attend Nairobi trade fair as ASK targets investment and exports
  9. Citizen Digital

    … He joins Belgium's Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos of Brazil in a new-look United midfield after veteran Casemiro left at the end of last seaosn. …

    Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
  10. Citizen Digital

    … His main mission will be to revitalise the team after Senegal's bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup. …

    Vieira appointed Senegal head coach after World Cup disappointment
  11. Citizen Digital

    … After coming through Japanese football he moved to Belgium then Italy and has already won 28 caps for his country. …

    Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeA firefighter during operations against a wildfire at the Hautes Fagnes (High Fens) nature reserve near Baelen, on August 18, 2026. [AFP] Firefighters were locked in a potentially decisive push Tuesday to encircle Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, despite …

    Firefighters in 'decisive' push to encircle Belgian wildfire
World & Region

European youth protests over housing, jobs, living costs

The News

Young people across Europe have protested in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany over spiralling living costs, housing affordability, poor pay and the climate crisis, with hundreds of thousands participating in largely peaceful demonstrations that began in mid-September when French high school students demanded better facilities and changes to university admissions.

21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. European youth protests over housing, jobs, living costs

    Young people across Europe have protested in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany over spiralling living costs, housing affordability, poor pay and the climate crisis, with hundreds of thousands participating in largely peaceful demonstrations that began in mid-September when French high school students demanded better facilities and changes to university admissions.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at supermarkets across Europe

    A suspected cyberattack hit grocery stores across at least nine European countries on Monday, causing refrigeration failures that forced retailers to discard food. The EU warned the incidents represent a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food supply chain.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Monday 2 November

  1. Cyberattacks disrupt refrigeration at Belgian stores

    Dozens of Belgian grocery stores and an Ikea superstore experienced rising refrigerator temperatures on Monday in what firms confirmed was a cyberattack. This is the latest in a series of cyberattacks targeting store refrigeration systems across Europe, following similar incidents at French and Swedish retailers.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. At least 30 killed in Spain high-speed train collision

    Two high-speed trains collided in Spain on Wednesday on the line connecting Madrid to the southern Andalusia region, killing at least 30 people. It was the second deadly accident in less than a year on the line, according to regional authorities.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. EU pushes wealthy nations to fund global nature conservation

    The European Union is pressing for wealthy emerging economies like Gulf states and China to join a donor list to fund global conservation efforts, a dispute that remains unresolved as nearly 200 nations meet at COP17 biodiversity talks in Armenia to assess progress toward 2030 nature protection goals.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. US, UK and 29 other nations warn of Sudan famine risk

    A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 26 October

  1. Gambian students protest over campus facilities and services

    Hundreds of students at the University of The Gambia demonstrated to protest deteriorating studying conditions, inadequate transport, limited drinking water access, canteen closure, unreliable internet, and disruptions to academic activities. The Ministry of Higher Education acknowledged the concerns and called for constructive dialogue.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Nearly 1,000 arrested during mass France protests and clashes

    Almost 1,000 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands protested across France on Saturday over cost of living and school conditions, with police deploying tear gas and water cannon after largely peaceful demonstrations turned to clashes in several cities.

    25 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Bayern Munich coach Kompany hospitalized with virus, recovery weeks not days

    Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed on the training pitch on Friday and remains hospitalized in stable condition being treated for a virus. Sporting director Max Eberl said recovery will take weeks, not days, and assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge for Sunday's Bundesliga match at Freiburg.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. French PM meets unions ahead of planned weekend protests

    France's prime minister Sebastien Lecornu is meeting with union representatives on Wednesday to discuss security and protect the freedom to demonstrate, following weekend riots that prompted curfews and arrests. More protests over rising living costs are planned for Saturday, organised by the "Yellow Vest" movement.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. DRC faces instability as Kabila-led rebel movement challenges Tshisekedi

    Former President Joseph Kabila, who returned from self-imposed exile in early 2025, is heading a rebel movement aimed at ousting President Felix Tshisekedi from power. The political tension follows the collapse of a power-sharing coalition between Kabila and Tshisekedi after the former handed over power in 2019.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 16 October

  1. Alcaraz joins Vienna ATP event after Saudi exhibition postponed

    World number three Carlos Alcaraz has been added to Vienna's ATP tournament after Saudi Arabia's Six Kings Slam exhibition was postponed to late December following Houthi attacks on the kingdom.

    16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Former DR Congo president Kabila joins M23 armed group

    Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila has formed a new politico-military outfit called the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN) with the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group, which has controlled Goma since January 2025. Kabila, who ruled from 2001 to 2019, will head the new group with rebel leaders serving as deputies.

    13 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Kompany says proud of Man City success after financial guilty verdict

    Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, now Bayern Munich manager, says he remains "really proud" of his achievements at City despite the club being found guilty of breaching more than 100 Premier League financial regulations across nine seasons from 2009/10 to 2017/18. City has appealed the ruling.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. Cabinet approves 23.74 billion shillings pending bills settlement

    Kenya's Cabinet has approved the settlement of 28,726 verified government pending bills worth Sh23.74 billion for suppliers and contractors owed up to Sh50 million, with some claims dating back to 2005. The approval follows a review by the Pending Bills Verification Committee, which received 115,617 claims worth Sh664.8 billion and recommended 29,257 claims valued at Sh155.34 billion for settlement.

    9 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Coco Gauff reports racist abuse after China Open video review

    American tennis player Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of online racist abuse after defeating 16-year-old Sun Xinran at the China Open in Beijing, following a match that included a controversial video review over flickering LED lights.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Turkey's football referee chief appears in court on graft charges

    Ferhat Gundogdu, head of Turkey's Central Referees Committee, and six others appeared in court on charges including official document forgery, breach of trust, and illegal acquisition of personal data, following their detention as part of a probe into alleged manipulation of the referee administration process.

    3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 2 October

  1. Zidane maintains no regrets over 2006 World Cup headbutt incident

    France coach Zinedine Zidane said he has no regrets about his headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, describing it as part of his career, as France prepares to face Italy in a UEFA Nations League match on Friday.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Mofokeng scores twice as South Africa beats Eritrea 5-0

    Relebohile Mofokeng scored twice for South Africa in a 5-0 victory over Eritrea in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Wednesday in Cairo. Yaya Sithole, Iqraam Rayners and Luther Singh also scored as South Africa dominated the matchday two fixture.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Mbappe sidelined two weeks with knee hyperextension

    France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France and will miss the next 10 days of Nations League matches, Real Madrid confirmed. The forward left the pitch after scoring in France's 1-0 win against Turkey on Friday and could be ready when La Liga resumes.

    27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Mancini accepts fan criticism despite Italy's Nations League defeat

    Roberto Mancini, returning as Italy's head coach for a second spell, acknowledged boos from fans after Italy lost 2-0 to Belgium in their UEFA Nations League opener, but insisted there were positives to extract from the match.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Zidane emotional ahead of first match as France coach

    Zinedine Zidane, appointed in July to succeed Didier Deschamps after 14 years, said he felt "immense emotion" ahead of his first match in charge of France against Turkey in the UEFA Nations League.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Germany cracks down on welfare fraud by poorer EU citizens

    Germany announced measures to crack down on social welfare abuse by citizens of poorer EU countries such as Bulgaria and Romania, addressing schemes in which citizens are given substandard accommodation and fake work contracts to claim welfare payments.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Mbappe misses France training with flu-like symptoms

    France captain Kylian Mbappe missed training on Tuesday after developing flu-like symptoms, casting doubt over his availability for the team's upcoming Nations League fixtures. The Real Madrid forward remained at France's training base while the rest of Zinedine Zidane's squad trained ahead of France's match against Turkey on Friday.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Zidane takes over as France coach in Nations League debut

    Zinedine Zidane, who succeeded Didier Deschamps as coach of Les Bleus, will lead France for the first time in a UEFA Nations League tie in Turkey. The 54-year-old, widely recognised as one of France's greatest players, described the job as "a dream."

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

  1. Mancini returns to lead Italy in Nations League opener

    Roberto Mancini has begun his second stint as Italy coach and says he is eager for a "new adventure" with the team. Mancini previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title; Italy will open his latest reign with a Nations League home match against Belgium on Friday.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 18 September

  1. 37 suspected illegal Nigerian miners die in custody

    Thirty-seven suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody of a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence group in Minna, Niger state. Survivors recounted struggling to breathe in overcrowded cells, triggering rioting in the city where police opened fire to disperse crowds.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody

    The governor of Niger state said 37 people suspected of being illegal miners died while in custody of Nigeria's civil defence corps early Thursday. Police launched an investigation; the civil defence blamed disease, but an intelligence report suggested overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths.

    18 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Axel Witsel retires from Belgium after 140 caps

    Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday at age 37, ending a career that made him Belgium's second-most capped player with 140 appearances. His final match was a 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain in July.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. 2027 Formula One calendar features 24 races, 10 sprints

    The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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