Wildfire Crisis in Belgium: Belgium’s record High Fens blaze is still burning near the German border, with rain and cooler air slowing parts of the fire but officials warning peat fires can rekindle for weeks. EU Solidarity Response: The EU has dispatched rescEU aircraft and firefighters, plus satellite mapping, to support crews in Belgium and Spain as the 2026 wildfire season worsens across Europe. Local Accountability in Luxembourg: Luxembourg MPs are questioning whether authorities warned residents early enough about smoke and air-quality risks during the High Fens fire, after an initial alert mentioned only an “unpleasant smell.” NATO Drills with Belgian Troops: NATO’s “EAGLE SPEARHEAD” exercise in Romania involves about 1,000 troops from seven countries including Belgium, focusing on interoperability and battlefield engineering. Sports—Belgian Connection: Scotland has appointed Belgian coach Sébastien Pocognoli as head coach, and Coventry has signed Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. Business & Science: Coultreon Biopharma appoints Prista Charuworn as Chief Medical Officer to advance its SIK3 inhibitor COL-5671 from Leuven.