
Tag: Simon Bertoux
Belgium’s New F-35 Jets Face Unexpected Problem: Skies Too Small for Training
Belgium’s defence ministry has confirmed its new F-35 fighter jets can’t be used for domestic training due to limited airspace. The issue has triggered criticism from France and reignited debate over Belgium’s choice to buy American-made aircraft over European alternatives
Study Finds Belgium’s ‘€500 Work Bonus’ Goal Already Achieved
A University of Antwerp report has found that 94.5% of unemployed Belgians already earn at least €500 more by working, suggesting the government’s proposed fiscal reform to “make work pay” is unnecessary and politically overstated
Algerian Woman Gets Life Without Parole for Murder of Paris Schoolgirl
Algerian woman Dahbia Benkired was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the 2022 killing of Paris schoolgirl Lola Daviet, marking the first time a woman in France received this maximum sentence, following a trial that shook the nation
Ten Face Trial in Paris for Sexist Cyber-Harassment of Brigitte Macron
Ten defendants are standing trial in Paris for a disinformation-fueled cyber-harassment campaign targeting Brigitte Macron. The French first lady and President Emmanuel Macron also filed a defamation lawsuit in the US over similar false claims amplified by conspiracy circles
PSG Regain Ligue 1 Lead with 3-0 Victory Over Brest
Achraf Hakimi’s brace and Desire Doue’s late strike secured PSG’s 3-0 triumph over Brest, ending their brief winless run and sending them back atop Ligue 1 standings