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Sunday, October 18, 2026
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A joint investigation by De Morgen and VRT NWS Pano has brought to light allegations of manipulation, isolation, and exploitation of young people within the GO Church. The undercover probe details practices that raise serious concerns about the church's conduct.
In economic news, Google has committed to investing billions in new data centers located in Farciennes, Wallonia, marking a significant development for the region. Meanwhile, a police report on a recent demonstration in Liège confirmed 45 arrests, including 12 minors, as authorities continue to address public unrest.
Further domestic stories include the reversal of Antwerp's 'claimer' approach after just one week, and the mother of Dean (4) speaking out for the first time following her son's death and a challenging legal process. Additionally, a health report indicates that one in three Belgian women are failing a test related to pre-menopause, and Standard de Liège advanced in the Belgium Cup by eliminating Dender.
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An undercover investigation conducted by De Morgen and VRT NWS Pano has revealed that the GO Church is allegedly manipulating, isolating, and exploiting young people.
De Morgen:
Investigation 'De Morgen' and 'VRT NWS Pano': Undercover at GO Church
An investigation by De Morgen and VRT NWS Pano, conducted undercover at GO Church, reveals the church manipulates, isolates, and exploits young people.
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A recent demonstration in Liège resulted in 45 arrests, with police reporting that 12 of those detained were minors.
RTBF:
Liège Protest: 45 Arrests, Including 12 Minors
A police report on the Liège demonstration indicates 45 arrests, with 12 of those being minors.
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The city of Antwerp's recently introduced 'claimer' approach, a tough new policy, was entirely reversed after just one week.
De Morgen:
Antwerp's 'Claimer' Approach Reversed After One Week
The tough 'claimer' approach in Antwerp was completely reversed after just one week, although this was not explicitly stated.
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The mother of Dean (4) has shared her story for the first time, discussing the impact of losing a child after her son's death and a difficult legal process.
HLN:
Mother Speaks Out After Son Dean's Death and Grueling Trial
The mother of Dean (4) shares her story for the first time following the death of her mother and a difficult legal process, stating that losing a child impacts one physically.
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Standard de Liège secured a victory against Dender, eliminating them from the Belgium Cup.
RTBF:
Belgium Cup: Standard Eliminates Dender
Standard de Liège has eliminated Dender in the Belgium Cup.
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A recent report indicates that a significant proportion of Belgian women, one in three, are failing a test designed to assess pre-menopause.
RTBF:
One in Three Belgian Women Fail Pre-Menopause Test
A significant number of Belgian women, one in three, are reportedly failing a test related to pre-menopause.
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