Calls are growing for the European Union to approve a massive loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets without the support of Belgium, where nearly all the assets are located.

Belgium blocks EU plan to seize Russian assets for Ukraine aid, citing serious fears of Putin retaliation and potential war escalation against Europe.

Belgium is to replace its NHIndustries (NHI) NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) in the search-and-rescue (SAR) role with a new helicopter type.

Belgium must act to fix its public finances or risk the need for more drastic efforts if financial markets force the government’s hand, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Russian frozen assets will have to be used for Ukraine at some point, Belgium's deputy prime minister Vincent Van Peteghem said on Thursday, added however Belgium "would not take any reckless compromises" before it agreed to any deal over this.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Belgium's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as UEFA Group J winners, Belgium is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Belgium will begin its World Cup campaign in Group G.

The United States will play Senegal in a friendly on May 31 at Charlotte, North Carolina, finalizing the team's pre-World Cup slate.

The United States will play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in its final friendlies before the World Cup. The U.S.

England women's hockey side concede a late goal to lose 2-1 to Belgium and continue their poor start to the Pro League.

England finished their four match leg of the FIH Pro League in Dublin with a 3-2 defeat by Belgium. England, who had claimed a shootout win against the same opponents earlier in the week, took the lead when a deflected Henry Croft strike fell to Nick Park and he drove in his effort.

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