Belgium’s port city, capital of Antwerp Province
The Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi has appeared in Manhattan federal court facing eight counts including conspiracy to provide material support to Kata’ib Hizballah and Iran's IRGC. He pleads not guilty, saying he is in a war situation and that children and women are being killed by rockets. He is held in federal custody amid ongoing investigations into suspected attacks in Europe and North America.
A 32-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a string of terrorism offences tied to a coordinated European campaign. He says he is a prisoner of war, while authorities link the attacks to a network operated from Baghdad amid escalating security fears.
A large apartment building in Antwerp’s Linkeroever district has caught fire on the eighth floor, prompting an evacuation of more than 200 residents and widespread smoke. Authorities say at least six people have been killed and several others are injured as responders battle the blaze in difficult conditions.