A news summary: between road safety, sporting achievements and summer preparations
This weekend's news is marked by tragic events on Belgian roads. A serious pile-up occurred on the E403 motorway near Izegem, involving several vehicles. Six people were injured, including children. According to the authorities, one of the drivers involved was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
Fortunately, better news awaits holidaymakers heading to the coast. To ensure everyone's safety, Belgian beaches now benefit from reinforced surveillance. Around 1,400 lifeguards are deployed across 83 rescue stations for the entire summer season. This measure is essential because, despite the financial crisis, Belgians plan to spend more money on their holidays this summer, making rest an absolute priority.
In the world of motorsport, Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is going through a difficult period. The Monegasque expressed his shame after another driving error during qualifying for the Barcelona Grand Prix. This is the second consecutive weekend he has made a significant mistake, following his crash during his home Grand Prix in Monaco.
In tennis, the WTA Queen's tournament is coming to an end with a promising final. Britain's Emma Raducanu, who dominated American Iva Jovic in straight sets, will face Croatia's Donna Vekic for the title. Vekic, who entered the tournament as a "lucky loser," caused a surprise by reaching this stage of the grass-court competition.
In football, the Austrian federation has shown a great mark of confidence in its coach Ralf Rangnick. His contract has been extended until Euro 2028, just before the start of the World Cup. In Belgium, Club Brugge announced changes to its technical team: Nicolas Still and Jonathan Alves are leaving the staff, with the former joining his brother Will at Auxerre.
An unusual case also drew attention at Cape Town airport in South Africa. A 28-year-old man was arrested while trying to transport 150 live venomous scorpions in his luggage. The animals were hidden among his clothes. Also regarding animals, Eric Domb, the founder of the Pairi Daiza park, shared his vision of nature, explaining that it is essential to maintain a child's perspective to appreciate and respect the wild world.
Finally, a touch of poetry is settling in Brussels, in the Marolles district. To soothe residents after major works, a new artistic project has been launched. A poetic installation now decorates the streets, and a large mural representing foxes will be created in September to continue beautifying this historic neighborhood.