Rebels have reportedly taken control of most of Aleppo in Syria after an intense offensive, causing thousands of civilians to flee and sparking fears of further violence as other groups may join the conflict. The Syrian army, supported by Russian airstrikes, has vowed to fight back and restore 'constitutional order' in the country.
Belgian TV host Tom Waes involved in car accident but is doing well, network urges public to respect his family's privacy and avoid contacting him or the hospital.
NonePresident Zurabishvili refuses to leave her post despite the end of her term next month, seeing last month's elections as controversial and considering the parliament illegitimate. The EU has suspended accession talks because of undemocratic legislative changes, leading to disagreements with the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Municipalities are leaving consultations on affordable and accessible health care out of dissatisfaction with budget cuts and lack of structural funding. This also affects the Integral Care Agreement and the implementation of prevention policies.
Presenter of the YouTube channel RoddelPraat, Jan Roos, has been detained for inflammatory statements made during an episode about the alternative Sinterklaas party on Ameland. The Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the statements and accuses the presenter of calling for violence and inciting hatred against journalists.
Passenger bus and train collide at railway crossing in Belgium, causing significant damage, but no injuries. Train traffic in West Flanders disrupted and repairs expected to take all weekend.