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Belgian defence minister says drones were seen spying on F-16s and ammunition
Theo Francken. Photo: Getty Images Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken has stated that drones spotted over military bases last weekend were sent to spy on F-16 fighter jets and ammunition stockpiles. Source: Politico citing Francken, as...
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Belgium Defense Minister Warns of Spy Drones Over Military Bases
An F-16 fighter jet is landing at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, on April 11, 2025. Getty Images/Dan Kitwood In Belgium, Defense Minister Theo Francken stated that suspicious drones spotted over Belgian military bases over the weekend were...
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Belgian designer Marina Yee, member of Antwerp Six, dies age 67
By AFP Published November 2, 2025 Belgian designer Marina Yee, member of the Antwerp Six collective that revolutionized fashion in the 1980s, has died at the age of 67, the Antwerp Fashion Museum announced on Sunday. AFP “Her name is inextricably...
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King of Belgium arrives in Doha to participate in 2nd World Summit for Social Development
Doha: HM King Philippe of the Kingdom of Belgium arrived in Doha on Sunday to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by the State of Qatar from 4 to 6 November. His Majesty was welcomed upon arrival at Hamad...
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Belgium investigates drone incursions over suspected US nuclear base
Belgium has launched an investigation after multiple unidentified drones conducted surveillance over the Kleine Brogel Air Base, a site believed to store US nuclear weapons. Belgian authorities have launched an investigation after three...
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Suspicious drones spotted in Belgium spied on F-16s and ammunition - Minister
Drones spotted over Belgian military bases were likely used to monitor fighter jets and ammunition depots. This was stated by Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken, as reported by UNN with reference to Politico. They (drones - ed.) come to spy,...
Drones spotted above Belgian airbase were ‘spying’ on military planes, defense minister says
By Billy Stockwell, Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Several drones spotted above a Belgian airbase over the weekend were there “to spy” on military fighter jets, the country’s defense minister said Sunday, at a time when European nations are on...
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Archbishop elected to top ACU governance role
Archbishop Shane Mackinlay (ACBC/Giovanni Portelli) Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay has been elected President of the Australian Catholic University Corporation. ACU Chancellor Martin Daubney and Vice-Chancellor and President Zlatko Skrbis...
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Drones spotted above Belgian airbase were ‘spying’ on military planes, minister says
As European nations remain on high alert due to airspace intrusions since the past couple of months, the Belgian defence minister has said that the drones spotted above the country’s military airbase over the weekend were there “to spy” on army’s...
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Serbian President Proposes EU Buy Serbian Ammunition Amid Regional Tensions
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vučić speaks to journalists ahead of the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels, Belgium, on December 18, 2024. Getty Images/Pier Marco Tacca President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić proposed that the European Union buy...
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World Natural Heritage Site 'Badain Jaran Desert' shines in Belgium
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Local visitors take photos of Alashan's exhibition on Oct 31, 2025. [Photo provided to China Daily] On Friday, the promotional event for the World Natural Heritage Site "Badain Jaran Desert — Towers of Sand and Lakes" made its European debut at...
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Egypt President discusses Gaza, Sudan developments with European leaders
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a series of bilateral meetings with several European leaders in Cairo today to discuss regional developments, particularly the situations in the Gaza Strip and Sudan, in addition to ways to...
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‘Black Phone 2’ Rings Past $100M Global, ‘One Battle’ Nears $200M WW; ‘Chainsaw’, ‘Regretting You’ Lead Overseas – International Box Office
Refresh for latest…: There are some things to celebrate during a Halloween weekend that’s been a little bit boo-ring… Let’s start with the milestones. Overseas audiences answered the call for Blumhouse/Universal’s Black Phone 2 during the third...
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Governor Sir Patrick Stuart: a striking profile
Sir Patrick Stuart lives on in the collective memories of most Maltese as perhaps the most reviled governor to have held that post. The reason for this ignominy is his prohibition in 1846 of the customary masked parade on Carnival Sunday; an act...
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Zahi Hawass Welcomes King of Belgium to Saqqara
Sun 02 Nov 2025 | 07:45 PM The renowned Egyptian archaeologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass, welcomed His Majesty King Philippe of Kingdom of Belgium during a visit to the excavation site of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Archaeology and Heritage, in...
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In Belgium, Unidentified Drones Spied On F-16s
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4 They flew into a strategic airbase. Belgian Defense Minister Theo Franken said that unknown drones were spotted over military bases this weekend. They were designed to spy on fighter jets and munitions, Politico reports him as saying. "They [the...
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ECB President Christine Lagarde expresses gratitude after featuring on TIME100 Climate list
Brussels [Belgium], November 2 (ANI): European Central Bank (ECB) President and former International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has expressed appreciation after being featured on the third annual TIME100 Climate list. "I am deeply...
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Belgium says suspicious drones ‘come to spy’ on fighter jets, ammunition
The base is key to Belgium's defense and includes an American presence. That's where Belgium's U.S.-made nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets are currently stationed, and where F-35s will be located as well. This weekend's incident is one of many...
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Belgium: Drone sightings at Kleine Brogel airbase
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Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken said Sunday that a jammer was unsuccessfully used during the overnight drone sightings over Belgium's Kleine Brogel airbase, which is used by NATO forces. EU plans to be ready for potential war within five...
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PICTORIAL: Oyo gov, daughter complete Brussels Half Marathon in Belgium
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, announced on Sunday that he completed the Brussels Half Marathon in Belgium alongside his daughter, Feyi, finishing the race in three hours and two minutes. Makinde shared photos of the event on X, showing...
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