IJR News — today's news from every sideNicole Hardy Zidane's late changes turned the game completely, those four goals in 14 minutes were ruthless. Jared Kim Belgium's pledge is a solid step but the long timeline means these jets might not change much on the ground. Dana Whitfield Kalinina's singles win set them up well, but the upcoming match against Italy or China will test them harder. Jared Kim We should copy Italy's monitoring system soon to track animals and humans together before cases climb elsewhere. Dana Whitfield The team played like the controversy was still on their minds during that 4-1 loss. Tom Gallagher Belgium staying unbeaten is impressive, curious how that showdown with Australia for group lead plays out. Belgian High Fens Wildfire Largest on Record — Aug 15, 2026The EU mobilized helicopters, water-bombing aircraft, and ground forces from Czech Republic, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany to fight Belgium’s Hautes-Fagnes wildfire, now the largest on record at about 1,600 hectares, triggering evacuations and tourist advisories. Authorities say climate-change–driven heatwaves are creating conditions for faster, longer-burning fires as the emergency response continues across the region.
