Belgian Authorities Thwart Planned Terrorist Attack

Belgian authorities have arrested three suspects linked to a planned terrorist attack on politicians, including Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The suspects, aged between 14 and 20, were apprehended in Antwerp on charges of attempted terrorist murder and involvement in a terrorist group. Evidence suggests the plot involved a drone and an improvised explosive device. The case underscores the persistent risk of terrorism in Belgium, with 80 new terrorism cases opened this year, surpassing the total for 2024.

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