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Brussels Announces Major Contemporary Art Exhibitions for Autumn 2025
Brussels is launching its autumn 2025 art season with a lineup of major contemporary exhibitions featuring globally recognized conceptual artists, politically engaged works, and prominent female voices. From September through early 2026, venues...

Zendejas, Balogun star in impressive USMNT victory over Japan to end September break
At last, Mauricio Pochettino and the United States have a reprieve from the struggles against quality opponents. The USMNT topped Japan 2-0 in a friendly from Columbus on Tuesday evening behind goals from Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun,...

Czech Darts Open 2025: FULL schedule, results, start time, live stream, TV as Littler aims for third European Tour title
LUKE LITTLER is back in action this weekend at the Czech Darts Open. The Nuke headlines a stunning line-up of the world's best players involved in the 11th European Tour event of the year. 1 Luke Littler is looking to make it back-to-back European...

Most Illegal Cigarettes in Belgium Come from Bulgaria, Local Media Report
The largest share of illegally imported cigarettes in Belgium comes from Bulgaria, Belgian media reported on Thursday. Smuggling has increased significantly due to the rise in excise duties on tobacco products in Belgium. In recent years, the...

Zakarpattia communities requested Belgian MFA clarifications on the Ambassador’s position on "Svydovets" resort
"We, representatives of the highest-mountain communities of Zakarpattia, are writing to you in connection with media reports about the recent visit of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Ukraine, Mr. Luc Jacobs, to the Svydovets ridge....

Al Zeer dominates UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in Belgium
Before a jubilant crowd of nearly 50,000 passionate spectators packed into the historic Waregem Racecourse in Belgium, an unforgettable chapter was written in the illustrious annals of Purebred Arabian racing. On a day that will be remembered as a...
<p>Watching Lando Norris’s engine expire with eight laps still to run in the Dutch Grand Prix, Toto Wolff had a feeling he’d seen this movie before.</p>
Watching Lando Norris’s engine expire with eight laps still to run in the Dutch Grand Prix, Toto Wolff had a feeling he’d seen this movie before. The Mercedes boss is no stranger to an intra-team title fight. The first three championships of the...
'The music has already finished and he’s still standing around taking pictures' - Irritation surrounding James Wade's slow walk-ons
The latest episode of the Darts Turning Door podcast saw Vincent van der Voort and host Damien Vlottes pull no punches as they dissected the European Tour qualification system, James Wade’s slow walk-ons, and the long-awaited return of Adrian...

Teen arrested in Doncaster after motorbike on round the world trip is stolen
A teenager has been arrested after a content creator from India on a round-the-world bike challenge had his bike stolen in the UK, 15,000 miles into his journey. Yogesh Alekari had travelled through 17 countries on his bike when it was stolen...

CommentAs sport and politics collide at the Vuelta, should Israelis even be competing?
On Wednesday in Bilbao, hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Stage 11 of the Vuelta a Espana – one of the three biggest cycling events of the year – and forced organisers to prematurely end the stage in the final 20km, without declaring...

Kazakhstan v Wales LIVE: Moore scores the opener
Wales are in Kazakhstan this afternoon as Craig Bellamy’s side look to take another big step towards the 2026 World Cup. Victory in Astana would see Wales climb to the top of Group J, with current leaders North Macedonia not in action until Sunday...

Where to watch Netherlands vs. Poland: Latest team news and TV information
The Netherlands will be back in action at De Kuip on Thursday, squaring off with Poland as the road to the 2026 World Cup rolls on. Ronald Koeman’s men have hit the ground running in Group G, racking up 10 goals without reply in their first two...

Kazakhstan v Wales strange kick-off time, time difference and TV channel
In the first international break of the new season Wales will play a crucial World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on Thursday. Craig Bellamy’s side return to the international scene looking to add three points to the board, after a...

What channel is Kazakhstan v Wales World Cup qualifier on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Wales are in Kazakhstan on Thursday evening looking to extend their impressive start to World Cup qualifying. The visitors sit second in Group J after taking seven points from four games – one point behind leaders North Macedonia. Their only...

Diaspora TaxID Without Tears, Reflections by Collins Nweke
The recent rollout of Nigeria’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) requirement especially as it affects the Diaspora marks a bold shift in the country’s fiscal architecture.... The recent rollout of Nigeria’s Tax Identification Number (TIN)...

Two UK Love Island stars revealed in Games line up – with more to come as bombshells
TWO UK Islanders have been revealed as part of the opening line-up for the next series of Love Island Games - and two more Brits will storm the show as bombshells. Series two of Love Island Games kicks off on Wednesday, September 16 and UK viewers...

How to watch Kazakhstan vs Wales: Live streams, TV details for World Cup qualifier
Watch Kazakhstan vs Wales on Thursday as Craig Bellamy's side face a 6,000-mile round trip and a huge test in their bid to qualify for another World Cup in 2026. Kazakhstan vs Wales: Key information ► Date: Thursday, September 4 ► Kick-off time:...

How Aude Franjou’s Art Stormed Place de la Bastille
The Storming of the Bastille has been depicted in a long list of paintings and films throughout history. For the first time, however, its revolutionary echo has been iterated in strands of linen. Through the art gallery Maison Parisienne, artist...

Is Kazakhstan vs Wales on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier
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Cedar Point, Kings Island coasters rank among the best. Full list of awards
The Beast at Kings Island remains one of the top wooden coasters in the world nearly 50 years after it opened. Mystic Timbers at Kings Island ranked among the top 10 wooden coasters in Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards. Cedar Point took home...