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A 27-year-old drug criminal fled from the open prison in Hoogstraten, Belgium, with a waiting getaway car possibly indicating a planned escape.

Thousands of Roma and Sinti from across Europe gather in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to celebrate patron saint Sint Sara, missing Dutch traveler Jan Dam, known as the last true gypsy.

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to compete for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, with the Reds joining the race for the €100 million-rated player. Manchester City also eyeing Tijjani Reijnders. Get the latest transfer news here.

Joël Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon in France, has been sentenced to 20 years in a significant child abuse case, admitting to assaulting and raping 299 patients, with 256 under 15 years old.

Belgian maritime company considers constructing a floating nuclear power plant as a cost-effective alternative to land-based facilities. Collaboration with Belgian nuclear research center and government's interest in expanding nuclear energy highlighted.

A video of President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, has sparked controversy as she appears to push him while disembarking from a plane in Hanoi, Vietnam.

A major power outage in Alpes-Maritimes, France, disrupts Cannes Film Festival screenings on its final day, affecting 160,000 households and traffic lights.

Manchester United are frontrunners in the race to acquire Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. Get the latest transfer rumors and news on potential signings.

Mallorca ends influencer partnership as hidden gems are inundated by selfie hunters, leading to overcrowding issues. Similar challenges faced in France with tourist hotspots overwhelmed by selfie-takers.

A Belgian car displaying the license plate '7 OKTOBR' sparks outrage, seemingly referencing the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, leading to calls for investigation and stricter regulations.

Israeli's express safety concerns as Western leaders falsely accuse them of genocide, leading to increased hatred and security threats worldwide.

French authorities apprehend 55 men in crackdown on alleged pedophile network after 10-month investigation into child abuse cases.

Belgian authorities seek to lift immunity for five EU parliamentarians for suspected corrupt practices linked to Huawei. The European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, confirmed the request.

In a shocking incident, the private secretary and advisor of Mayor Carla Brugada were shot dead in Mexico City. The authorities vow to bring the perpetrators to justice.

French Justice Minister plans to construct a high-security prison in French Guiana to tackle overpopulation and house dangerous drug offenders. The project aims to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Severe weather in Southern France claims three lives and leaves others missing as heavy rainfall leads to flooding and building collapses in Var department.

Israel is under increasing international pressure to halt its military offensive in Gaza as Western nations threaten sanctions and boycotts.

A French TGV train with hundreds of passengers was evacuated overnight as storm damage caused it to stop near Tonneins, leading to significant disruptions in southern France.

France and Spain are testing the use of red lines on highways to enhance traffic safety, aiming to alert drivers to danger and discourage overtaking violations.

France, the United Kingdom, and Canada warn of actions against Israel if it continues its offensive in Gaza and restricts humanitarian aid, citing violations of international law.

Despite Germany's stagnant economy, the DAX stock index in Frankfurt has surged by 19% this year, outperforming other European and American indices. Factors such as government investments and company composition contribute to this growth.

The biological parents of the two children abducted from Dalfsen earlier this year will remain in custody for an additional two weeks. The father, identified as Enschede lawyer Michaël van K, is temporarily suspended from practicing law by the Order of Lawyers in Overijssel.

Two orcas and twelve dolphins are trapped in a closed dolphinarium in Antibes, France, facing dire conditions after Marineland's closure.

European NATO ministers debate a new defense spending norm in Antalya, with disagreements on increasing spending to 5% of GDP by 2032. The deadline for the agreement is set at the upcoming summit in The Hague.

All six prisoners who escaped from a prison in Saint-Hubert, Belgium, are back in custody after being apprehended by the authorities.

Belgian YouTuber Acid faces police search after disclosing the name of a convicted medical student, sparking controversy and legal actions.

Seven detainees break out of Saint-Hubert prison, triggering a massive manhunt by police. This is the second major escape from the facility, with three recaptured and four still on the run.

François Bayrou denies awareness of extensive abuse at a Catholic school in the 1990s amid opposition claims of prior knowledge of physical and sexual misconduct.

A recent study reveals that men leave a larger ecological footprint than women, mainly due to their meat consumption and car usage, impacting climate policies.

Belgian authorities seek a 10-year prison term for Jos Leijdekkers, accused of smuggling 3400 kg of drugs hidden in charcoal. Leijdekkers, alias 'Bolle Jos,' is on the run in Sierra Leone.