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Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe - Reuters
Rain aids fight against Belgium's biggest wildfire, as blazes rip through Europe Reuters
August 17, 2026Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.
August 17, 2026Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss
The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal.
August 16, 2026Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany - Reuters
Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany Reuters
August 16, 2026EU sends aircraft, evacuations begin as Belgium fights record wildfire - Reuters
EU sends aircraft, evacuations begin as Belgium fights record wildfire Reuters
August 15, 2026German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say - Reuters
German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say Reuters
August 15, 2026Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
August 14, 2026Brexit rules put strain on zoo's conservation work
Staffs at Twycross Zoo say they need new laws to make it easier to transport animals globally.
August 13, 2026Lukaku seals 'emotional' move to Fenerbahce
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli for an undisclosed fee and contract length.
August 12, 2026Doku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
August 11, 2026Democratic senators question Belgian diamond industry about ring given to Trump - reuters.com
Democratic senators question Belgian diamond industry about ring given to Trump reuters.com
August 11, 2026Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks
The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.
August 7, 2026World Cup-bound French grateful to medical staff
England star Hannah French pays tribute to the team's medical staff after recovering from injury in time to play in next month's women's Hockey World Cup.
August 7, 2026Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge - Reuters
Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge Reuters
July 25, 2026Carapaz wins stage as Pogacar's team suffers sickness
Ecuador's Richard Carapaz wins stage 18 of the Tour de France following a commanding breakaway.
July 23, 2026Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.
July 23, 2026Evenepoel cuts Pogacar's lead with time-trial win
Remco Evenepoel cuts Tadej Pogacar's lead at the top of the general classification by 28 seconds with a dominant victory in the time-trial on stage 16 of the Tour de France.
July 21, 2026Infantino's 'time is up' with Fifa - La Liga boss
La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to quit, and claims the governing body is "destroying the football industry".
July 21, 2026Rudi Garcia to leave Belgium job at the end of the month - Reuters
Rudi Garcia to leave Belgium job at the end of the month Reuters
July 20, 2026Wolves return to park two years after pack deaths
New Forest Wildlife Park has welcomed the new wolves from France and Belgium.
July 20, 2026How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team
Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.
July 19, 2026Antonelli wins in Belgium as Russell crashes out - Reuters
Antonelli wins in Belgium as Russell crashes out Reuters
July 19, 2026Evans sixth in Estonia but extends WRC lead
Welshman Elfyn Evans extends his lead in his bid for a first World Rally Championship title despite finishing sixth at Delfi Rally Estonia.
July 19, 2026'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
July 18, 2026Pidcock up to fourth as Schmid wins Tour breakaway
Britain's Tom Pidcock is up to fourth place overall in the Tour de France standings after a breakaway from which Switzerland's Mauro Schmid wins stage 13.
July 17, 2026Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.
July 15, 2026Villa working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi
Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.
July 13, 2026Arsenal want Argentina's Alvarez - Monday's gossip
Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi, plus more.
July 12, 2026Son of Belgian wildfire victim disputes Spanish officials' account of warnings - Reuters
Son of Belgian wildfire victim disputes Spanish officials' account of warnings Reuters
July 12, 2026Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
July 12, 2026Belgium coach Garcia's tenure in doubt after Courtois substitution - Reuters
Belgium coach Garcia's tenure in doubt after Courtois substitution Reuters
July 11, 2026Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
July 11, 2026Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis - Reuters
Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis Reuters
July 10, 2026Merino the unlikely hero again - as Spain wait for Lamine Yamal show
Mikel Merino came off the bench to send Spain into the World Cup semi-finals - but Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his moment to truly shine.
July 10, 2026Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
July 10, 2026Tears for two Belgium goalkeepers - Reuters
Tears for two Belgium goalkeepers Reuters
July 10, 2026Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
Mikel Merino emerges as Spain's hero yet again as the substitute scores in the 88th minute to stun Belgium and set up a World Cup semi-final against France.
July 10, 2026'Influential' Lamine Yamal has 'more to give' to Spain
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Cesar Azpilicueta and Wayne Rooney look at how Lamine Yamal performed against Belgium and feel there is "more to come" from the Spain forward.
July 10, 2026Merino pounces on Lammens' mistake to score late winner for Spain
Mikel Merino pounces on a mistake by substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens to score an 88th-minute winning goal for Spain in their World Cup quarter final win over Belgium.
July 10, 2026Belgium's Tielemans misses out in late change, Spain bench Pedri - Reuters
Belgium's Tielemans misses out in late change, Spain bench Pedri Reuters
July 10, 2026'What old timers can do' - the evolution of Belgium's golden generation
BBC Sport explores what is behind Belgium's progress to the last eight of the World Cup, and whether they were too easily discounted among the contenders.
July 10, 2026How De la Fuente's Spain are closing in on greatness
Before Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Guillem Balague talks to Spain boss Luis de la Fuente about their identity and Lamine Yamal.
July 10, 2026Belgium say they can upset Spain in World Cup last eight - Reuters
Belgium say they can upset Spain in World Cup last eight Reuters
July 10, 2026Spain face toughest World Cup test against Belgium, coach says - Reuters
Spain face toughest World Cup test against Belgium, coach says Reuters
July 10, 2026Pulisic suffered fracture, bone bruise in US defeat by Belgium - Reuters
Pulisic suffered fracture, bone bruise in US defeat by Belgium Reuters
July 9, 2026Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks - Reuters
Swift starts blockchain ledger with initial set of 17 banks Reuters
July 9, 2026'Incredible!' - best shots from day ten at Wimbledon
Enjoy the best shots from day ten at Wimbledon, featuring Elise Mertens and Britain's Arthur Fery.
July 8, 2026Did USA team fall short in World Cup? Here's what pundits think
After weeks of excitement ended with a defeat to Belgium, there's gratitude and a sense of an opportunity missed.
July 7, 2026'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.
July 7, 2026Balogun controversy had little impact on Belgium team, says coach - Reuters
Balogun controversy had little impact on Belgium team, says coach Reuters
July 7, 2026There's justice in life, says Raskin after Belgium eliminate US - Reuters
There's justice in life, says Raskin after Belgium eliminate US Reuters
July 7, 2026Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
July 7, 2026Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row - Reuters
Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row Reuters
July 7, 2026'Total calamity!' US gift Belgium a third goal
USA goalkeeper Matt Freese with a huge error in judgement as he gifts Belgium's Hans Vanaken the ball, leaving him with an easy finish that defender Tim Ream could've done more to stop. Errors all around as Belgium take control of the round of 16 tie.
July 7, 2026Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
July 6, 2026Ticket prices continue to fall for U.S.-Belgium knockout match - Reuters
Ticket prices continue to fall for U.S.-Belgium knockout match Reuters
July 6, 2026FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over US striker Balogun's eligibility for World Cup clash - Reuters
FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over US striker Balogun's eligibility for World Cup clash Reuters
July 6, 2026Paolini 'superpower' guides Italian past Eala into last eight
Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
July 6, 2026Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match - Reuters
Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match Reuters
July 6, 2026Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
July 6, 2026Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium - Reuters
Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium Reuters
July 6, 2026From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
July 4, 2026France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.
July 3, 2026At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands - Reuters
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands Reuters
July 3, 2026Belgium plans to spend 3.1 billion euros on NASAMS and skyranger systems – Belgian official - Reuters
Belgium plans to spend 3.1 billion euros on NASAMS and skyranger systems – Belgian official Reuters
July 2, 2026Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty to send Belgium into last 16
Belgium score two late goals to force extra time against Senegal where Youri Tielemans scores a late penalty following a VAR review as Belgium win 3-2 to reach the last 16.
July 1, 2026Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time - Reuters
Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time Reuters
July 1, 2026Senegal's Pape Gueye gets start against Belgium - Reuters
Senegal's Pape Gueye gets start against Belgium Reuters
July 1, 2026Senegal ready to face Belgium in 'new competition' after difficult group stage - Reuters
Senegal ready to face Belgium in 'new competition' after difficult group stage Reuters
July 1, 2026Belgium not taking anything for granted in Senegal last-32 clash - Reuters
Belgium not taking anything for granted in Senegal last-32 clash Reuters
July 1, 2026Best WRC finish for McErlean as Ogier wins in Greece
Motorsport Ireland driver Josh McErlean secured his best finish in the World Rally Championship in fourth place, as Sebastien Ogier won at Rally Greece.
June 28, 2026Bergs wins maiden ATP Tour title in Eastbourne
Zizou Bergs becomes the first Belgian man to win a grasscourt title with his maiden ATP Tour title in Eastbourne.
June 28, 2026Belgium thrash New Zealand to win Group G
Belgium defeat New Zealand 5-1 to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 as winners of Group G on goal difference.
June 27, 2026'Brilliant!' - De Bruyne gets off the mark with trademark strike
Kevin De Bruyne scores his first goal in the 2026 World Cup as Belgium beat New Zealand to finish top of Group G.
June 27, 2026Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage - Reuters
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage Reuters
June 27, 2026Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert
Jack Draper misses out on a place in the Eastbourne Open final after Frenchman Ugo Humbert ends the Briton's encouraging return to action following injury.
June 26, 2026Why Vrancken marks fresh start at data-driven Hearts
As Belgian head coach Wouter Vranckin takes charge at Hearts, it marks a strengthening of the club's data-driven vision, writes Thomas Duncan.
June 26, 2026Doku returning to World Cup after birth of first child
Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
June 22, 2026Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium - Reuters
Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium Reuters
June 22, 2026Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.
June 21, 2026Iran hold Belgium to goalless draw in Los Angeles - Reuters
Iran hold Belgium to goalless draw in Los Angeles Reuters
June 21, 2026Iran coach questions inconsistency as preparation for Belgium match cut short - Reuters
Iran coach questions inconsistency as preparation for Belgium match cut short Reuters
June 21, 2026Belgium brace for motivated Iran as Garcia manages Lukaku's minutes - Reuters
Belgium brace for motivated Iran as Garcia manages Lukaku's minutes Reuters
June 21, 2026Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.
June 20, 2026Canada should 'indefinitely exclude' people with mental illness from assisted dying, report says
It is one of the most divisive debates since the country legalised the end-of-life policy a decade ago.
June 17, 2026Injured Van Aert to miss Tour de France
Belgium's Wout van Aert is set to miss next month's Tour de France with an elbow injury.
June 17, 2026Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt - Reuters
Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt Reuters
June 15, 2026Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt
An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.
June 15, 2026Lukaku's instant impact for Belgium's equaliser
Romelu Lukaku has an instant impact for Belgium as he plays a key part in their equalising goal against Egypt in Seattle, just 22 seconds after coming off the bench.
June 15, 2026Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
June 12, 2026Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members - Reuters
Five EU countries float safeguards for future bloc members Reuters
June 9, 2026The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.
June 6, 2026Clashes break out at Belgian protest against education reforms - Reuters
Clashes break out at Belgian protest against education reforms Reuters
June 4, 2026Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
May 26, 2026Train hits school minivan in Belgium, killing four including pupils - Reuters
Train hits school minivan in Belgium, killing four including pupils Reuters
May 26, 2026Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants
Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
April 30, 2026Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software - Reuters
Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software Reuters
April 13, 2026Some smugglers shift to Belgium from France to move migrants into UK - Reuters
Some smugglers shift to Belgium from France to move migrants into UK Reuters
April 8, 2026Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
March 30, 2026Iran war damage to Qatar hits global LNG outlook, upends Asia demand growth - Reuters
Iran war damage to Qatar hits global LNG outlook, upends Asia demand growth Reuters
March 26, 2026Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.
March 17, 2026Can plastic-eating funghi help clean up nappy waste?
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
March 13, 2026Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in soccer World Cup - Reuters
Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in soccer World Cup Reuters
March 12, 2026World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says - Reuters
World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says Reuters
March 12, 2026EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns - Reuters
EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns Reuters
March 12, 2026Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options - Reuters
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options Reuters
March 12, 2026Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began
March 11, 2026Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production - Reuters
Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production Reuters
March 7, 2026Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe
Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.
March 3, 2026France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
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