Belgium's Altos Fens wildfire burns 2,700 hectares and forces evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in Belgium's Altos Fens nature reserve has burned 2,700 hectares and forced evacuations in nearby villages, as firefighters battled the blaze on Saturday. The fire, which began on Friday in eastern Belgium, is being described by local reporting as the largest forest fire in the country's history. Residents, tourists and a children's camp were among those moved out of the area as smoke and shifting winds complicated the response.By Saturday afternoon, the burned area had reached 2,700 hectares, according to an update from the governor's office in Liège. Earlier in the day, the fire had covered 1,600... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
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Ireland orders detention of alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan after extradition from Dubai
An Irish court has charged Daniel Kinahan with directing an organised crime group and ordered him held in custody after his extradition from Dubai. The 49-year-old appeared before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on Sunday and was remanded until a hearing scheduled for 5 October. The case marks a significant step in a long-running international investigation into the Kinahan organised crime group.According to the supplied report, Kinahan was arrested in Dubai in April after Ireland issued an international arrest warrant. He was then extradited to Ireland on a government aircraft, a move described as reflecting a change in judicial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
