Access to Aid and Hospital Operations Remain Limited in Gaza

UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric briefed journalists in New York on Wednesday, stating that hostilities in parts of the Gaza Strip continue to cause casualties and disrupt humanitarian operations. On Tuesday, the UN and its partners planned eight humanitarian movements inside Gaza with Israeli authorities. However, only one was facilitated, with the rest hindered, refused, or canceled. Despite d

STRASBOURG – During a recent debate on peace negotiations, various political groups expressed that Europe should have initiated peace efforts much earlier. The European Parliament advocates for a strengthened role of the EU in this context.
Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten (GroenLinks-PvdA) highlighted the necessity for “a coordinated and proactive approach to peace with our partners,” asserting that Europ

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The infant Jesus’ head was stolen from Brussels’ Étoffes de la Nativité on Grote Markt. Artist Victoria-Maria’s faceless, recycled-fabric figures sparked debate; Georges-Louis Bouchez criticised them publicly.
As HLN News reported, a renewed nativity scene on the Grote Markt was damaged after the head of the infant Jesus was stolen from Brussels. The figur

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over recent events, according to a statement from his spokesperson. The Secretary-General strongly condemned the coup d’état by military elements and any attempts to disrupt the constitutional order. He emphasized that disregarding the peaceful voting outcome from the November 23 general elections is an unacceptable breach of democratic

BRUSSELS – National governments can mandate companies to eliminate content associated with or searchable for child pornography from their platforms. Noncompliance could lead to penalties.
The Netherlands opposed the legislation, influenced by the House of Representatives, which recently voiced concerns about privacy issues. The House fears that monitoring for child pornography could extend to pri

Bilzen-Hoeselt-Riemst  (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Saturday, Nov 29, 2025, around 2 p.m., a 36-year-old driver fled police in Bilzen, Tongeren, and Hasselt. He attempted to hit officers, was arrested, charged with attempted manslaughter, and released under strict conditions.
As HLN News reported, on Saturday afternoon, Nov 29, 2025, around 2 p.m., a police chase unfolded in Bilzen and the

UN agencies report worsening conditions in North Darfur and Kordofan, with independent human rights experts warning that the collapse of protections after the city’s fall has increased risks for women and children.
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of El Fasher, the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur state, on October 26 after an 18-month siege depriving residents of food, medicine, a

STRASBOURG – “Expenditures are poised to surpass the agreed limit. The Commission urges the Netherlands to take immediate action,” stated an official from the European Commission.
The Commission’s autumn forecast projects a 7.3 percent increase in net expenditures for the Netherlands this year, significantly above the recommended maximum of 3.5 percent. Additionally, a 4.5 percent rise in net exp

Edegem (Eurotoday) – Edegem will remove all clothing containers by year-end after illegal dumping. Opnieuw & Co containers are first removed. Residents can still donate textiles at their Kontich and Mortsel stores.
As GVA News reported, Edegem, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, will remove clothing collection containers from public areas. Authorities said the containers were attracting i

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