Motor racing - Russell loses Belgian GP win over car weight issue, Hamilton new winner
George Russell had led Lewis Hamilton home in a Mercedes one-two after he opted for a one-stop strategy.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol
The man suffers from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer said.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Ostrich hugs on offer at Belgian animal rescue farm
This is the only place in the world where ostriches will really cuddle with people, said Wendy Adriaens.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Pope expels disgraced former bishop, says Belgian church
Roger Vangheluwe who resigned as Bishop of Bruges, admitted more than a decade ago to sexually abusing two nephews, the Belgian church said.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Motor racing: Verstappen wins at Spa in crushing eighth in a row
Red Bull's 13th consecutive victory made the team the first in the sport's 73-year history to win the opening 12 races of a season.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Indian police retain carrier pigeons as backstop against disasters
The pigeons usually carry messages written on lightweight onion paper, inserted into a capsule and then tied to a leg.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Thousands protest in Brussels demanding release of Belgian aid worker in Iran
Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele was sentenced to 40 years in prison on charges including spying.
Mon Jan 23 2023
RM: From K-pop star to patron of the arts
The South Korean rapper reportedly acquired it from the Belgian gallery owner Xavier Hufkens for $1.2 million.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Motor racing - Verstappen speeding towards title with Belgian win
Verstappen delivered a masterclass as he beat Mexican team mate Sergio Perez by 17.8 seconds and set the fastest lap.
Mon Aug 29 2022
British-Belgian teen becomes youngest person to fly solo around the world
Mack Rutherford landed at an airfield near the Bulgarian capital Sofia after flying 54,124 km and visiting more than 30 countries.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Shakin' bacon? Belgian researchers study pigs' response to music
The findings could have practical impacts for the industry as meat quality is affected by stress in animals, Paesmans said.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Belgian vice-PM steps down temporarily to take care of husband
Wilmes said she will temporarily step down from the government to take care of her husband, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Aaron-Wooi Yik crash out in French Open semis, Tze Yong wins Belgium title
The future looks promising for Malaysia as men's singles player Ng Tze Yong clinched the Belgian International title in Leuven.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Beyond mussels and fries: 5 Belgian specialties
If you think the food of Belgium comes down to mussels and fries, read on to learn about some of its other specialities.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Motor racing: Belgian GP fans should get their money back, says Hamilton
Hamilton said Belgian GP fans should get their money back after they waited hours in the cold and wet without seeing a competitive lap.
Mon Aug 30 2021
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024