Parents Julie Van Espen sue Belgian state – Netanyahu denies that Israel wants to govern Gaza after war

This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.

1. Julie Van Espen’s parents sue the Belgian state

The family of murdered Julie Van Espen (23) is convinced that she would still be alive if justice had not failed. They are taking the Belgian state to court. read more

2. Attack on home in Merksem, police catch two suspects

The Merksem district of Antwerp was shocked by an attack in the night from Thursday to Friday. The perpetrators threw an explosive at a house on Rietschoorvelden. Two suspects have been arrested at the Dutch border. The police are investigating whether there is a link with the drug environment. read more

3. Agreement between the European Parliament and EU member states on the nature restoration law

Negotiators from the European Parliament and the EU member states reached a political agreement on the much-discussed nature restoration law on Thursday evening. With binding targets and obligations, EU countries must restore at least 20 percent of Europe’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems where restoration is needed by 2050. read more

4. Netanyahu denies that Israel wants to govern Gaza after war

Israel does not seek to occupy and govern Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this on Thursday to the American television channel Fox. He does think that after the war against the militant Palestinian movement Hamas, there should be ‘a credible force’ that enters the enclave if there is a military threat. read more

5. Australia makes a pact with Tuvalu: if islands ‘sink’, residents will be given shelter

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a pact with Tuvalu, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, on Friday. The agreement should assist the islanders in times of climate change and at the same time send a signal to China. read more