Musk is taking half a billion SpaceX shares public at $135 each
On Thursday, before the U.S. stock markets closed, SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company, announced the price at which it is going public.
Hackers linked to Iran threaten drone attack on World Cup
The Iran-linked hacker group "Handala" claims to have hacked drones belonging to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). They are threatening to carry out an attack on the World Cup. The U.S. surveillance organization SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors jihadist groups, issued the alarming warning on Friday.
Shared e-scooters banned in the capital of Europe starting in 2027
Following Paris, Madrid, and Prague, Brussels has now also decided to ban shared e-scooters. The contracts of the current providers, Bolt and Dott, run until the end of 2026 but will not be renewed.
Car plows Into group of children on bicycles in Zeeland: Three Dead
Two children and one adult were killed in a traffic accident in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen shortly after noon on Thursday afternoon. A car struck a group of children who were cycling during a school camp.
Trump threatens "very severe attacks" on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in a post on the social media platform Truth Social that the U.S. will launch a heavy attack on Iran this evening.
Noteworthy: More accidents on Belgian roads when national team plays
The World Cup is just around the corner, which is good news for all football fans, but less so for those concerned about road safety. The Belgian traffic institute VIAS has observed a significant increase in traffic accidents on days when the Belgian national team is in action at a major football tournament.
Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired head chef
Renowned Danish chef René Redzepi left Noma, the world-famous modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, in March after admitting to having mistreated and physically assaulted staff for years.
Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons
Amsterdam canal boat captains are sounding the alarm as a troubling trend gains momentum.
“Without Trump, the World Cup wouldn’t have been possible here”: FIFA president sings the president’s praises
The 32nd edition of the World Cup is just around the corner. Host countries Mexico, Canada, and the United States will welcome 48 men’s national teams to this World Cup. However, the tense global geopolitical situation means that not every country is being welcomed at the final tournament with open arms. And Trump’s immigration policies and wars certainly play a role in that.
Hantavirus detected on the world's most remote inhabited island
A British man who was traveling on the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).