European wildfires expose, detonate buried explosives from past wars

The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have revealed World War I and II ordnance lurking beneath the blackened landscape.

• Aug 22

Construction workers find $10 million gold stash in renovations

Police issued a warning telling "gold prospectors" to stay away from the construction site

• Aug 18

Construction workers find gold bars, coins

Construction workers in Belgium were drilling into the foundation of a former brewery when they discovered 49 gold bars and more than 4,000 coins worth an estimated $10 million. The gold is in police custody while an investigation is underway.

• Aug 18

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.

• Jul 9

Breaking down USMNT's World Cup elimination

Belgium handily beat the U.S. Men's Soccer Team 4-1 on Monday night, ending their run at the 2026 World Cup. CBS Sports Golazo host and MLS commentator Chris Wittyngham joins with analysis.

• Jul 7

Belgium sends USMNT packing

The U.S. Men's National Team is out of the FIFA World Cup tournament after a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Apple TV commentator Steve Cangialosi reacts to the elimination.

• Jul 7

Analysis of U.S.-Belgium World Cup match

Jimmy Conrad, an analyst for CBS Sports Golazo Network and five-time captain of the U.S. men's national team, joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the U.S. loss to Belgium, if the red card controversy played a role in the match, and who could win it all.

• Jul 7

U.S. exits World Cup after loss to Belgium

Belgium thrashed the U.S. Men's National Team in a grueling 4-1 defeat, ending their World Cup dreams. CBS Sports Golazo Network's Michael Lahoud reacts to the match.

• Jul 7

Former FIFA referee on Balogun's red card saga

President Trump's intervention in the U.S. team's red card controversy has renewed concerns about politics bleeding into sports, but this isn't the first time government officials have been accused of trying to influence a match's outcome. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains. Then, former FIFA referee Christina Unkel joins with analysis.

• Jul 6

FIFA defends lifting Balogun's suspension

FIFA is under fire for allowing U.S. Men's striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's match against Belgium after he was sent off the pitch in last week's match against Bosnia. CBS News' Nicole Valdes and Tony Dokoupil have the latest.

• Jul 6

Balogun red card controversy: What we know

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will play Monday night in the World Cup match against Belgium after his controversial red card suspension was overturned by FIFA. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell and Nancy Cordes report.

• Jul 6

Trump gifted lavish ring from Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief

The gift comes months after Belgium's diamond industry won the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.

• Jul 3

Balogun suspended after World Cup red card

The U.S. Men's National Team won its first World Cup knockout match in more than two decades on Wednesday, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. There was also controversy as Folarin Balogun picked up a red card, which will suspend him from the Americans' next match against Belgium. World Cup and Major League Soccer match analyst Brian Dunseth joins to unpack the team's performance.

• Jul 2

TV host sorry for slamming player for leaving World Cup for baby's birth

France Pierron described childbirth as "a disgusting moment, excuse me, where the dad is useless" during a TV appearance.

• Jun 24

4 people killed as train slams into school minibus in Belgium

Authorities in Belgium say a train slammed into a school minibus at a crossing in the town of Buggenhout, killing at least 4 people including 2 children.

• May 26

Train crashes into school bus in Belgium

A train crashed into a mini school bus in Belgium, killing at least four people, officials said. Aruna Iyengar with BBC, a CBS News partner, has the latest.

• May 26

Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide

A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."

• Mar 25

Belgian soldiers to protect Jewish sites as Iran war fuels antisemitism

Italian soldiers are patrolling Rome's ancient Jewish quarter and Belgian troops will help secure Jewish sites as an official warns the threat of antisemitic violence "is very real."

• Mar 18

Belgium accuses U.S. envoy of disinformation for antisemitism claim

Belgian authorities call the U.S. ambassador's intervention in the case of three Jewish religious figures "dangerous disinformation."

• Feb 17

Diamonds endure as the industry feels the pressure

For over five centuries, Antwerp's diamond district has been the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Now, that legacy is under strain.

• Feb 8

Rower in 3,000-mile race rescued in the dark of night, hours after capsizing

Benoit Bourguet, 47, was competing in a rowing race from Spain to Antigua when large waves capsized his single-man vessel.

• Jan 23

U.K. sends troops and tech to Belgium after drones force airport closures

Britain and Belgium aren't blaming anyone for the mystery drones, but they're the latest in a series of airspace violations one NATO ally calls Russian "hybrid warfare."

• Nov 10, 2025

Drones near base storing U.S. nukes could be spying, Belgium says

Belgium's defense minister confirmed that drones had flown into the area near the Kleine Brogel air base in northeast Belgium in two phases.

• Nov 3, 2025

Century-old grenades found hidden in delivery of onions

The grenades, dating from 1925, were found in a consignment of onions heading from France to a factory in the northern Dutch province of Zeeland.

• Oct 8, 2025

More mystery drones near European airports, military bases disrupt flights

German and Belgian officials say unidentified drones were spotted near an airport and military base near the countries' shared border amid concern over Russian threats.

• Oct 3, 2025

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