The Mets of yesterday and today remembered a legend of the franchise Saturday.
Month: September 2025
Russia’s largest overnight air attack of the war set the main building of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv on fire and left three people dead,
including an infant, whose body was pulled from the rubble, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.
including an infant, whose body was pulled from the rubble, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.
Trump’s Threats Spark Backlash from Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent social media post has drawn sharp criticism from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who interpreted the remarks as a threat of war against Chicago, reports 24brussels. “The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal. Donald Trump isn’t a strongman, he’s a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator,” the governor declared on his X account.
Trump’s provocative post featured a parody image reminiscent of the film Apocalypse Now, coupled with the statement that he relishes “the smell of deportations in the morning” while warning that Chicago is “about to find out why it’s called the Department of War.”
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also condemned Trump’s remarks, stating they are “beneath the honor” of the United States, asserting that the President’s true intent is to occupy Chicago and undermine constitutional values.
The backlash comes amid Trump’s previous assertions regarding deploying the National Guard to Chicago, which he accused of being one of the most dangerous cities globally. Contradicting the President’s narrative, recent statistics reveal that 2025 has seen Chicago’s lowest homicide rate since 1965, with violent crime at a 40-year low.
“We must defend our democracy from this authoritarianism by protecting each other and protecting Chicago from Donald Trump,” Johnson emphasized amid the unfolding tensions.
Belgium’s Cultural Institutions Prepare for a Vibrant Season
As Belgium transitions from summer festivals to indoor cultural events, museums, theatres, and opera houses are gearing up for a dynamic season ahead.
This week, Belga English highlights significant cultural events, including the 37th edition of Open Monument Day, an exploration of Congolese history in Brussels, and an exhibition examining themes of humor and loss.
Open Monument Day, September 14
This Flanders-wide event invites visitors to uncover the architectural gems that lie hidden in the region. Antwerp serves as the guest city for this year’s edition, themed “In stijl!” (In Style!), which emphasizes architectural heritage and encourages viewers to appreciate the façades, buildings, parks, and sites they might usually overlook.
More than 170 activities are slated across Antwerp alone, featuring 40 buildings ranging from Gothic to Modernist designs, including the finalists for the Erfgoedjuweel (Heritage Jewel) prize. The event will also showcase religious heritage with highlights like the Baroque Carolus Borromeus Church and the solitary tower of Sint-Laurentius Church amidst shipping containers in Wilmarsdonk.
Additionally, the Art Deco centenary will be marked at various sites, including De Panne, Aarschot, Sint-Niklaas, and Antwerp’s Institute of Tropical Medicine. With a range of themed activities, the day aims to be family-friendly and free of charge.
Bruxelles, la Congolaise, until December 13, Migration Museum
This exhibition at the MigratieMuseumMigration underscores the vibrant Congolese presence in Brussels, revealing a unique migration history through photographs, artworks, music, and personal narratives. As a city representing over 180 nationalities, Brussels serves as a mosaic of migration, and the museum encourages visitors to share their experiences, adding to the city’s evolving narrative.
Rekindling, until December 7, Be-Part Kortrijk
Joëlle Dubois’s latest exhibition combines significant works from private collections with new paintings, sculptures, and her first video installation. This exhibition reflects a turning point, highlighting themes of identity, loss, and memory.
While Dubois has historically focused on vibrant and humorous portrayals of personal experiences within today’s individualistic context, her recent works depict a more introspective tone, shifting to muted colors and restrained forms. The exhibition captures the artist’s journey through personal grief and the challenges of preserving memories amidst the erosion of selfhood.
Dubois’s art conveys that intimacy can withstand absence, and while memories may fade, resilience and care endure in the face of loss.
In case you missed it: Exhibitions that opened over the summer
The second edition of Sint-Denijs-City showcases the tension between urban and rural life through works from 43 artists, continuing until September 21.
Meanwhile, The Geopolitics of Infrastructure at M HKA features artists examining how infrastructure can shape society, also concluding on September 21.
Tim Van Laere Gallery has a new exhibition from Rinus Van de Velde, which includes a variety of new works until October 4.
In Gaasbeek, The Woodcarver and the Forest offers a meditative look at craft and nature’s fragility until November 16.
Explore the magic of fairs at Fairground Wonders at the Huis van Alijn in Ghent, running until April 26.
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Inspectorate issues summons after water supply infected 140 people with diarrhoea-type disease in Brixham last year
South West Water is being taken to court over a parasite that infected the water supply in parts of Devon last summer and left dozens sick.
More than 140 people were confirmed to have the diarrhoea-type disease, which also causes stomach pains and vomiting, typically lasting for about two weeks. Four people were hospitalised at the time.
Expert says self-testing kits are clinically useless and can be a distraction from evidence-based treatment
Expensive, over-the-counter hormone tests for menopause are clinically useless and risk undermining women’s healthcare, senior doctors have warned.
The testing kits, offered by private clinics and available to buy for self-testing, claim to offer tailored insights through measuring hormone levels. But they have been described by experts as misleading and medically unnecessary.
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