News of the day
This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.
1. Flemish government reaches agreement with agricultural organizations
The Flemish government is pushing the pause button for the purchase of agricultural land for six months. The N-VA did obtain an exception for protected nature reserves. read more
2. Egypt is building a large refugee camp in the desert
Egypt is building a large refugee camp in the desert, surrounded by high concrete walls. The Wall Street Journal reported this on Thursday. The camp is being built amid fears of a mass exodus of people from the Gaza Strip if Israel were to launch a ground offensive in Rafah. read more
3. Motive for Kansas City shooting was argument, no extremism
The motive for the shooting in Kansas City on Wednesday was an argument between several people. There was no extremism or terrorism. The local police announced this on Thursday. read more