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FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 (Belgium & Netherlands): The tournament kicks off Aug. 15 with Belgium and the Netherlands as hosts, and the new format ditches quarterfinals for a second group stage. Belgian spotlight: Belgium’s men are among the favourites, while the event runs across Wavre (Belgium) and Amstelveen (Netherlands), with full viewing guides and free-to-air options highlighted for local fans. Sports culture: England goalkeeper Miriam Pritchard talks about balancing elite hockey with award-winning illustration—art as her pressure valve. Belgian entertainment crossover: A Brussels-area gas explosion near Central Station killed a firefighter and injured three others, underscoring how quickly daily life can turn dramatic. Belgium in the headlines: Construction workers in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde uncovered a €9m gold stash while installing sewer piping. Music & nightlife: Singaporean DJ Likki brings local sounds to Tomorrowland, turning everyday city cues into dance-floor moments.

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Aug. 12, 2026

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2 hours ago

Belgian giants 'contact' Rangers to enquire about Tuur Rommens

Glasgow Times |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

Glasgow Times

Indeterminate

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1875
Website	www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Glasgow
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Belgian woman charged in France over foiled attack on US bank

The Local - France |

Owner: James Savage & Paul Rapacioli info about owner

The Local - France

Neutral

Owned By	James Savage & Paul Rapacioli through The Local
Year Founded	2011
Website	www.thelocal.fr
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Sweden, Stockholm
Owner Country	Sweden

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an hour ago

Belgium resorts to the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in the face of the historic fire in Hautes Fagnes

Democrata |

Owner: David Córdova info about owner

Democrata

Neutral

Owned By	David Córdova through Información y Participación S.L.
Year Founded	2023
Website	www.democrata.es/en
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Spain, Madrid
Owner Country	Spain

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2 hours ago

Who is Sebastien Pocognoli? 'The Belgian Simeone' described as a 'champion' set to be Scotland's next manager

The Scotsman |

Owner: Malcolm Denmark info about owner

The Scotsman

Neutral

Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1817
Website	https://www.scotsman.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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an hour ago

Wildfire burns about 1,600 hectares in Belgium

News.Az |

Owner: Non-transparent info about owner

News.Az

Pro-Government

Owned By	Non-transparent
Year Founded	2009
Website	news.az
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Azerbaijan, Baku
Owner Country	Azerbaijan

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4 hours ago

Wildfire burns about 1,600 hectares in Belgium, prompts EU support, evacuation preparations

Xinhua News Agency |

Owner: Chinese Government info about owner

Xinhua News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
Website	english.news.cn
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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4 hours ago

Fast-growing Belgium wildfire burns at least 1,600 hectares

Eye Witness News |

Owner: Primedia Group info about owner

Eye Witness News

Neutral

Owned By	Primedia Group (Mineworkers’ Investment Company, Ethos & The FirstRand Group, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	2014
Website	www.ewn.co.za
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Johannesburg
Owner Country	South Africa

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2 hours ago

He plays Total Football: Why the SFA appointed ‘the Belgian Simeone’ Scotland manager

The Herald (Scotland) |

Owner: USA TODAY Co., Inc. info about owner

The Herald (Scotland)

Center-left

Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1783
Website	https://www.heraldscotland.com/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Glasgow
Owner Country	United States

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