Belgium News in English

Good morning! It’s 18th January, and here’s your Belgium daily news capsule.

Missing plane wreckage found in Indonesia as search continues for 11 passengers.

Bird flu outbreak worsens in Westhoek, with France criticized for handling contaminated manure.

Calls grow to allow pregnant women to stop working a week before giving birth.

Historic trade agreement signed between EU and Mercosur nations, sending a strong message globally.

N-VA faces backlash over proposed subsidy law aimed at silencing critical voices.

Evening traffic struggles during farmers' protest in Aalter, but no major disruptions reported.

One-third of suspended job seekers now applying for social assistance in Belgium.

Police in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw collect 18,000 euros in overdue traffic taxes during a major check.

Tragic incident as 11-year-old accidentally shoots father over a video game dispute.

Iran enters a tense pause following violent crackdowns, with many mourning lost lives.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine reportedly taken by military helicopter amid election tensions.

FBI captures one of the ten most wanted criminals in the United States.

Ryanair and Elon Musk clash again after service disruptions on social media platform X.

NASA prepares to test SLS rocket as part of its Artemis program in upcoming weeks.

Teacher wins 1,000 kilograms of potatoes, humorously reflecting on her unexpected prize.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!