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In pictures: Debris and devastation as deadly floods hit Europe

Houses swept away, cars tossed around like dolls, mudslides and sinkholes as deadly floods hit Germany and Belgium.

World News

More than 160 dead in Germany-Belgium floods as water recedes

The number known to have died has risen in Germany and Belgium after heavy rain caused rivers to burst their banks, sweeping away homes and cars.

Belgium

Headscarf debate sparked in Belgium after civil servant's resignation

The resignation of a government representative in Belgium has prompted debate in parliament over the ban on civil servants wearing religious symbols.

Sport

Today at Euro 2020: One of the favourites will go out in quarterfinals

Spain take on Switzerland and Italy face Belgium.

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World News

Belgium edges Portugal, reaches quarterfinals at Euro 2020

Belgium will face Italy in the quarterfinals on Friday after defeating reigning champion Portugal 1-0.

Denmark

Denmark records cases of COVID-19 Delta variant after Euro 2020 game

Denmark's Health Minister has said thousands of supporters were sat next to people who later tested positive for the Delta variant of coronavirus.

Russia

EURO 2020: Belgium secure third straight victory

A header from Belgium's Thomas Vermaelen hit the post, the ball rebounded onto the hand of Finland goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky and went over the line

Europe News

Fugitive far-right soldier apparently found dead, says Belgian police

A body was found on Sunday by people walking in a wooded area. Initial evidence indicates it is Conings and that he killed himself, Belgian police said.

Belgium

Five killed in school construction site collapse in Belgium

Five construction workers were confirmed dead on Saturday after a school building site partially collapsed in the Belgian city of Antwerp.

Denmark

Belgium triumph over Denmark as fans pay tribute to Christian Eriksen

Denmark fans rose en masse at 9.59 to give a minute's applause for the midfielder, who collapsed during a game last week and is recovering in hospital. The Belgians, who were in the middle of an attack, stopped to join the applause.

Europe News

Belgium and Luxembourg share aircraft as part of efficiency drive

Belgium and Luxembourg have begun sharing aircraft in response to NATO’s long drive towards better interoperability.

Belgium

Belgian manhunt for armed far-right suspect enters second month

46-year-old former soldier Jurgen Conings was placed on a watchlist in February and has threatened several people in the past months.

Earth News

A Belgian Waffle but with a crunchy twist - it’s made from insects

Scientists at Ghent University are experimenting with insect-based fat as a sustainable alternative.

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Belgium

Belgium won all of their ten qualifying games and 1st in the FIFA World Rankings.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

Belgium

Belgium vows crackdown on rape after suicide of 14-year-old victim

Belgium's government has proposed doubling the maximum sentence for rape after a 14-year-old victim killed herself just days after she was assaulted and filmed in Ghent.

Belgium

Belgium recalls ambassador whose wife allegedly hit two in South Korea

The Belgian government also waived the diplomatic immunity of its ambassador's wife so that she could be investigated by South Korean police, the embassy said in a Facebook post.

Belgium

Dozens of migrants rescued off the coast of Belgium

Forty-nine migrants, mostly of Vietnamese origin and thought to be heading for England by boat, were rescued off the coast of Belgium on Wednesday morning, according to Bruges' prosecutor.

Belgium

Hundreds of Belgian police hunting for armed man in national park

The virologist and his family have been moved to a safe house until the man, who is on Belgium's terror watchlist over his support for far-right groups, has been found.

Health Series

The sustainable farming methods helping farmers earn a fair income

In partnership with The European Commission

Sustainable farming methods are being used more and more in Europe. They help the environment, reduce costs and help farmers earn a fair wage. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy is also trying to encourage these practices.