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Negotiators are close to reaching an agreement regarding the release of hostages in Gaza before Christmas.

An engineer, inspired by a serial killer, poisoned his sick friend with thallium-laced tiramisu in hospital. How did it end?

An 11-year-old girl has been identified as the sole survivor of a sunken migrant boat off Lampedusa, Italy. The girl, believed to be from Sierra Leone, was rescued by rescue workers and brought to safety on the Italian island.

A Dalmatian in Bergen has given birth to an unexpected litter of 19 puppies, matching a world record set previously. The proud owners share their surprise and the challenges of caring for the large litter.

Several individuals, including actors and a football player, have sought refuge in Russia for various reasons and under different circumstances.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to begin his long-awaited trial amidst escalating tensions in the region. The trial comes as Israel faces criticism for its actions in Syria, including accusations of violating international law.

A wave of street protests swept through the Middle East after the death of a street vendor, sparking what became known as the Arab Spring.

Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.

The father of baby Santiago, who was kidnapped by his parents just seventeen days after birth in Paris, has been handed over to France by Dutch authorities.

The A2 border crossing from Maastricht is closed on Thursday morning due to a farmers' protest in Belgium. The road is closed from Oost-Maarland, as reported by the ANWB. Traffic is being diverted via the more western Lummen in Belgium.

A TikTok trend called the 'Superman Challenge' is leading to dramatic accidents around the world, including in Belgium, where children end up in hospitals with injuries.

Israel is facing increasing international criticism following a new report by Amnesty accusing the country of genocide in Gaza. Find out how Israel is responding to these accusations.

The Malta summit marked the end of the Cold War, but recent events suggest otherwise. Learn about the historic meeting and its relevance today.

Two youths in Belgium have been sentenced to eighteen months in prison and an 800 euro fine for stealing an ambulance in Antwerp.

Belgium becomes the first country in the world to implement a special labor law for sex workers, granting specific rights to prostitutes in employment.

Tom Waes, a well-known Belgian TV presenter, has faced numerous life-threatening situations throughout his career, earning him the nickname 'a man with nine lives'. From daring stunts in a Boeing 737 to surviving a fall from a homemade airplane, Waes has defied the odds time and time again.

Presenter and actor Tom Waes was involved in a serious accident on the Antwerp Ring, but potentially saved by crash cushions specially designed to minimize impact and consequences.

Two brothers from Veldegem, Belgium, were saved just in time before a train crashed into their bus, leaving them unharmed but in shock.

A millionaire's wife in Belgium was caught lying about a watch theft, as the Patek Philippe was found in her car. How did the police uncover the truth?

A Belgian couple, Lucianna G. (30) and Christophe L. (37), miraculously survived a shipwreck in Egypt after hours of uncertainty in the water.

Three bodies have been recovered from the tourist boat that sank off the coast of Egypt on Monday, with thirteen people still missing, according to Governor Amr Hanafi on Tuesday.

The Moroccan police have arrested the fugitive top criminal Samir 'Patatje'. The arrest took place in Morocco a month ago near Casablanca. Samir, also known as 'Patatje' or 'Samir Turtle', is suspected of being involved in the smuggling of XTC pills to Morocco and human trafficking.

Drugging, the act of secretly administering alcohol or drugs to someone's drink, will become a standalone offense in the United Kingdom.

Panic ensued at Pairi Daiza animal park in Brugelette, Belgium, as two American black bears engaged in a violent confrontation. The park spokesperson stated that due to the escalating aggression, the audience was evacuated. One of the bears eventually killed the other.

Thieves broke into a pigeon loft belonging to breeder Tom Van Gaver in the Belgian village of Moortsele, stealing five top racing pigeons known internationally for their excellence.

President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.

Plundering by organized crime gangs in Gaza is leading to severe food shortages for two million Palestinians, as humanitarian aid convoys are increasingly targeted with violence.

A bloc of EU member states is at odds with the European Parliament over proposed changes to the contentious deforestation law, diminishing the likelihood of an agreement.

A Dutch citizen has been arrested in the Netherlands at the request of Italian authorities following an extensive investigation in Italy into large-scale VAT fraud, with connections to the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia.

Manou Cassiers, a 25-year-old tourist from Antwerp, Belgium, had a harrowing experience at sea for 35 hours following a volcanic eruption in Indonesia. She describes the ordeal as a nightmare, with cockroaches everywhere.