Starmer Leads Outcry Over Israel’s Escalation in Gaza War

The Israeli plan, approved early Friday by the government’s security cabinet, involves disarming Hamas, returning all hostages, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, establishing Israeli security control of Gaza, and setting up a new administration that is neither Hamas nor the Palestinian Authority.
The military escalation comes amid increasingly urgent international condemnation over the humanitarian d

Velzenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Vlezenbeek, Waste Warriors and Thomas Schiltz plan to quickly harvest 70,000 kg of pears from a family orchard and turn them into juice to prevent waste by New Year’s Eve.
As VRT News reported, in Vlezenbeek, in the province of Flemish Brabant near Brussels, Belgium, a family faces a problem with their 3-hectare pear orchard. The trees are full of rip

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Vienna/Alpbach – Othmar Karas, the newly appointed president of the European Forum Alpbach (EFA), views the EU Commission’s proposal for the upcoming multiannual budget as a “suitable starting point for discussions,” as he shared with APA. However, he expresses concern regarding the initiation of essential investments. “When accounting for repayments, the budget is not higher than it was pr

Bornem (Eurotoday) – The 56th Dodentocht in Bornem saw 12,643 participants complete a 100 km walk in 24 hours. Early finishers included Hingene’s Peter Bollen and Puurs’ Stefan Dusaert, with 246 quitting at Kalfort.

Who were the early finishers in the 56th Dodentocht 100km?What is the Dodentocht, and how did it become a major endurance event in Belgium?

As GVA News reported, the 56th Dodentoch

Merz expressed concerns that Israel’s heightened actions in Gaza make achieving objectives like hostage release and Hamas disarmament “increasingly difficult,” according to a statement.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares criticized Israel’s military escalation in Gaza in a post on X, stating that it would lead to “further destruction and suffering.”
Israel’s strategy involves

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Bucharest – The National Audiovisual Council of Romania will incorporate the EMFA regulations into its operations and will collaborate with relevant institutions to ensure adherence. The goal is to create a media landscape that is more transparent, independent, and resilient against political, economic, or informational pressures, stated Valentin Jucan, Vice President of the Council, in an interv

Lubbeek (Eurotoday) – The 11th edition of the Zomer in Linden festival in Lubbeek begins tonight, Aug 8, 2025, led by organiser Fien Vandercruyssen and Sint-Kwinten scouts, runs 3 days with artists like Willy Sommers, Sylver, and Dotan, celebrating community spirit. 

What keeps the Zomer in Linden festival true to its community roots?What makes the Zomer in Linden festival a lasting community t

LONDON — This summer, MPs attended top U.K. events with complimentary hospitality, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who accepted Ascot tickets for his family.
Google sponsored several MPs for the Glastonbury Festival, including Labour’s Chris Curtis, Dan Aldridge, Leigh Ingham, Steve Race, Jake Richards, and Fred Thomas, with hospitality packages valued up to £4,000.
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