Two wallabies escaped from their owner's home in a Belgian border town and one of the animals was captured days later after crossing the border into France.

Belgium is reconsidering its role in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) following sharp criticism of the country's procurement policy from Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier, a Defence Ministry spokesperson confirmed on Friday.

Footage of the marsupials hopping around urban areas, at times scared by passing motorists, went viral on social media.

Belgium’s expanded F-35 order draws criticism from France, potentially endangering its ambition to join Europe’s sixth-generation FCAS fighter program amid broader defense and industrial tensions.

Belgian prosecutors say police have questioned two Israeli army members attending a music festival over alleged war crimes in Gaza.

The current defense budget can’t patch all the gaps left by years of under-investment, and Belgium will focus on priority areas.

Video showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from the famed festival grounds in Boom, Belgium on Wednesday. Fireworks could also be seen and heard going off in the distance.

And Elisabeth had one more outfit up her sleeve (or lack of), with the royal changing into a one-shouldered Victoria Beckham gown for a National Day concert. The white silk dress featured a blue floral pattern and an asymmetric hem, and she paired it with classic pumps and—surprise—one of Queen Mathilde's clutches.

Queen Mathilde has long been a supporter of Natan Couture. In 2023, the label commemorated its 40th anniversary with an exhibit that chronicled the brand’s past designs. Among the pieces featured were dresses previously worn by Queen Mathilde, Princess Elisabeth and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands, who also regularly styles pieces from Natan.

HR Legal, a well-regarded law firm in Belgium that focuses on employment law, recently received the Client Choice Award 2025. Based in Antwerp, this firm offers its expertise to both large companies and smaller businesses,

Ireland's Alex Dunne secured pole position for the Formula 2 feature race in Belgium. The 19-year-old topped the practice session for Rodin Motorsport on Friday morning and backed up that potential in qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps.