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Stepping up before the meetings in New York would allow Downing Street to earn additional credit with Labour MPs and members, who generally support the Palestinian cause, while also aligning with other nations expected to commit at the France-led summit. Emily Thornberry, chair of the Commons foreign affairs committee and a Labour MP, stated, “I’ve…

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mechelen offers healthy breakfast carts in 20 primary schools. Education Councillor Sabe De Graf plans citywide access by 2026, providing nutritious food to support students’ daily energy, focus, and health. As VRT News reported, Mechelen is promoting healthy breakfasts in primary schools with a new breakfast cart program. The city…

Brussels – The message from the European Commission to candidate countries for EU membership is clear: we are prepared to welcome new member states in the coming years, provided they meet the necessary conditions, says the president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Ropke. – This has been a longstanding commitment of…

The Home Office intended for the first deportation to occur earlier this week, but it was postponed when a High Court judge on Tuesday granted a “short period of interim relief” for another migrant’s departure. This delay was to allow lawyers to assess if the individual had been a victim of modern slavery. Home Secretary…

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Chinese defence minister boasted about Beijing’s push to reshape global governance, cautioning on Thursday against a world growing more divided “defined by the rule of the jungle”. He also emphasised that his country’s robust military would be a force for peace. These comments come amid growing tensions between Beijing…

Last week, the Danish EU presidency abandoned hopes of finalizing the EU’s 2040 climate target. Consequently, the EU is now likely to forfeit a robust 2035 climate target to present to the UN. This became apparent following a meeting of EU country ambassadors. Instead, the Danish presidency received backing to pursue a declaration of intent…

Following the grandeur at Windsor yesterday, today the US president will focus on discussions with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers. Sam and Anne examine the agenda and potential topics for the leaders to address, including the recognition of a Palestinian state and their countries’ ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Outside of the…

Izegem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Eperon d’Or museum in Izegem(built 1912) will become an open heritage centre. Cultuurfabriek hosts only the art academy. New indoor pool and library planned. Aldermen Wets, Buyse, and Mayor Grymonprez lead. As VRT News reported, the Eperon d’Or museum in Izegem, in the province of West Flanders, Belgium, will…