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A fallen American soldier, Jeremiah P. Mahoney, who perished in World War II, is finally getting his name back after almost 80 years.

The threat of import tariffs on European products is causing anxiety in the European Union. This article discusses whether Viktor Orbán and Giorgia Meloni can prevent a potential trade war with the United States.

Belgian police are actively searching for a suspect who is believed to have taken the train from Breda to Belgium following a violent incident involving a sidewalk tile throwing. Meanwhile, a crowdfunding campaign has been started for the victim, Benjamin, who remains in a coma.

The recent political developments in the US shed light on the reasons behind the shocking defeat of the Democrats and the rise of Donald Trump's Republicans to power.

Victims of the 2016 terrorist attacks at Brussels Airport Zaventem are collectively receiving a compensation of €18.3 million, as reported by VRT.

A 25-year-old student of Singaporean descent was fatally stabbed in the heart of Brussels after refusing a cigarette.

A 13-year-old girl was seriously injured by fireworks after bullies threw them into the apartment where she lived.

Brussels and NATO are already considering the implications of Donald Trump's presidency on the war in Ukraine. Will Trump negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin? How will NATO respond?

German police recently stopped a driver on the highway near the border with Belgium who was transporting an artillery cannon on his trailer. The 60-year-old man claimed to be a weapon collector and had purchased the cannon in Belgium for 9000 euros.

The city council of Charleroi, Belgium, is addressing a peculiar mistake where a contractor renovated the wrong bridge. The mix-up resulted in new railings being installed on the wrong bridge, sparking a discussion on ownership and compensation.

The mother of Santiago, a premature baby who was kidnapped by his parents on October 21st from a maternity clinic in Seine-Saint-Denis, will be extradited to France next week.

German police have counted 13 percent fewer illegal border crossings in the first weeks since the introduction of permanent border controls. Some borders have been subject to random checks for a while, but since September 16, controls have been in place at all neighboring countries.

Arrest warrants have been issued on both a European level and via Interpol for the parents who fled with their premature baby Santiago, as announced by the French Public Prosecutor's Office.

A man in Belgium faces a year in prison for causing a car accident by repeatedly hitting his girlfriend while she was driving, prompting the intervention of witnesses.

The parents of baby Santiago are currently the main suspects in his disappearance, facing a potential life sentence if found guilty.

The search for the parents of newborn baby Santiago intensifies as more details come to light. Authorities are puzzled by the parents' actions as the baby, born premature and in need of special care, remains missing.

The European Court of Auditors has raised concerns about inadequate supervision of relaxed state aid rules, which could undermine the internal market.

A French premature baby has been abducted from a hospital in Belgium, sparking a frantic search as the baby's life is in danger without urgent medical care.

The European Court of Auditors warns of an increasing risk that EU funds will be spent twice for the same action.

An extreme right party, Vlaams Belang, will be part of a local coalition in Ranst, Belgium, breaking a long-standing agreement with mainstream parties. However, some argue the agreement still stands.

Nicolas Vanwinsen, a 33-year-old man with Down syndrome, was elected as the first candidate with Down syndrome ever in Belgium. He received 663 preference votes and is determined to fulfill his role as a city council member in Heist-op-den-Berg.

A couple has decided to give their baby to a friend who cannot have children. But legally, is that possible?

In a surprising turn of events, N-VA emerged as the largest party in Antwerp, defeating the communist party PVDA. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls for control over borders to ensure security and minimize illegal migration in Poland.

An historic book detailing Napoleon's coronation as Emperor of France has been sold for 29,000 euros at an auction in Brussels, surpassing its starting price of 4000 euros.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.

The European Court of Auditors warns about the increasing trend of incorrect spending by the European Union for the third consecutive year.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a plea for tougher EU measures against illegal migration, prompting a strong response from EU official Ursula von der Leyen.

EU parliamentarians are gearing up for a confrontational session with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is set to deliver a speech amidst mounting criticism and accusations of corruption.

British critics are overwhelmingly negative about Boris Johnson's book 'Unleashed', with only his own Daily Telegraph being mild. Read more on telegraaf.nl.