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Belgium joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel at UN court

Belgium has become the latest country to join a case brought by South Africa before the International Court of Justice that accuses Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Radio France Internationale

Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was sealed

It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going.

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'It's simply inappropriate and improper' - Spectator blows vape smoke in Mathieu van der Poel's face during X2O Trofee Hofstade

World Champion faces unruly fan at the end of a winning performance in Belgium

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How the EU's reparations loan for Ukraine fell apart at the eleventh hour

On Thursday night, EU leaders realised that their planned reparations loan for Ukraine – a proposal without parallel in modern history – could not overcome the obstacles in its way.

Euronews

What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a massive interest-free loan to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

The Independent UK

Putin touts battlefield gains, signalling war in Ukraine will continue

During his annual press conference and call-in show, the Russian president stated that his troops were advancing in Ukraine, the day after EU leaders agreed on a €90bn loan for Kyiv, avoiding the use of frozen assets.

Euronews

EU leaders agree on €90 billion support package for Ukraine at Brussels summit

Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision.

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2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: Co-Hosts Clash, Messi vs. Ronaldo, Argentina Dethroned

A visualization of the newly expanded format if each result went according to the FIFA rankings.

Sports Illustrated

‘Money today or blood tomorrow’: EU leaders race to secure deal for Ukraine

Summit divided on idea of loan secured against Russian assets, as Belgium seeks guarantees if scheme goes wrong

The Guardian - UK

Russia has few legal options to challenge EU frozen asset plan

A core question for European Union leaders discussing whether to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine is whether the idea is legally sound

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen calls for unity on funding Ukraine as EU leaders meet in Brussels

As European Union leaders converge on Brussels, the debate over how to pay for Ukraine’s defence is coming to a head. The proposals to use frozen Russian assets are exposing legal risks, political fault lines and testing the limits of European solidarity.

Radio France Internationale

EU summit: Here's what leaders agreed to on Ukraine financing, Mercosur

After long hours of negotiations, the reparations loan for Ukraine has fallen apart. Instead, EU leaders will raise €90 billon on the financial markets to support the country's fight against Russia.

Euronews

EU leaders urged to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence

Pressure is growing on member states to back a €90bn loan for Kyiv ahead of a Brussels summit

The Guardian - UK

Belgian politicians and finance bosses targeted by Russian intelligence over seized assets

Exclusive: Key figures at frozen assets depository among targets of intimidation campaign, say European intelligence agencies

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What is the row about the EU using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine?

Complex plan would involve EU lending €90bn to Ukraine, which some fear could destabilise Eurozone. Putin says move is akin to ‘theft’

The Independent UK

EU leaders prepare to take unprecedented steps to help Ukraine at a high-stakes summit

European Union leaders are about to attempt something unprecedented

Euronews

Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

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Do Europeans support using frozen Russian money to back Ukraine?

Despite funding challenges, most of the six European countries still support aiding Ukraine as Russia's invasion continues, with only Italy showing consistently sharp division.

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'I want to try to be the best athlete Belgium has ever known' – Remco Evenepoel inspired by Eddy Merckx after fifth Sportsman of the Year award

Red Bull rider jets in from training camp to collect prestigious award

Euronews

Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says as more countries voice doubts

The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two years.

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'I'm looking forward to my return' - Jolanda Neff joins star-studded field in cyclocross comeback at Namur World Cup

'It's in your culture. I don't find this anywhere else: the experience, the ambiance, the cheering from the crowd' Swiss multi-discipline racer considers Hulst World Championships

The Guardian - UK

EU to freeze €210bn in Russian assets indefinitely

The decision is a significant step towards using the cash to aid Ukraine’s defence – but Moscow is threatening to retaliate

The Guardian - UK

The importance of Europe in curbing Russia’s might

Letters: Europe must realise its superior economic and military potential has to be mobilised, writes Bill Jones, while Robin Wilson addresses Belgium’s resistance to seizing Russian assets

Euronews

EU dismisses Russia's lawsuit against Euroclear as 'speculative' and groundless

As the EU rushes to approve a reparations loan for Ukraine, the Russian Central Bank has launched a lawsuit against Euroclear, the institution that holds €185 billion of its assets.

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Ryanair threatens to axe 20 routes from Belgian airports in ongoing feud against aviation tax hikes

Ryanair has slammed the increasing aviation tax in Belgium, pledging to drastically reduce its services.

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