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Prosecutors today told a French court how a British mother screamed ‘it hurts’ in her last moments as a ‘secret alcoholic’ Belgian medic fatally botched her caesarean section by shoving a tube down her oesophagus. Orlane Yaouang told Pau Criminal Court, in South West France, that Helga Wauters, 51, ‘was responsible for the death of … Read more
An alcoholic Belgian anaesthetist accused of downing drinks before a fatal caesarean on a British mother has gone on trial in France. Expat Xynthia Hawke, 28, from Somerset, died shortly after giving birth to her baby son Isaac at the Orthez maternity hospital in southwest France, in September 2014. Ms Hawke went into cardiac arrest … Read more
A Belgian anaesthetist accused of downing drinks before a fatal caesarian on a British mother has gone on trial in France. Expat Xynthia Hawke, 28, from Somerset, died shortly after giving birth to her baby son Isaac at the Orthez maternity hospital in southwest France, in September 2014. Ms Hawke went into cardiac arrest after … Read more
A Belgian model has posted images of the idyllic beginning of her relationship with her ex-boyfriend alongside shocking photos of her badly-bruised face at the end of the 18-month relationship. Anthonia Rochus, 21, from Lier in Belgium posted the images on Twitter with the message: ‘Where it all started V where it all ended.’ The … Read more
The Belgian king’s love-child has won the right to call herself a princess after a seven-year legal battle to prove he is her father. Delphine Boel, 52, was told she could use the royal title as well as the surname of former King Albert II, 86, in a ruling by the Brussels Court of Appeal … Read more
Horrific photos of lab monkeys with holes drilled in their skulls and rods CEMENTED to their heads by Belgian university scientists in ‘cruel’ brain experiments Rhesus monkeys have electrodes implanted in their brains at Leuven university Activists say most of them will be killed once the ‘cruel’ experiments are over University says they are necessary … Read more
Belgium former king’s love-child goes to court for same rights and titles as his legitimate children after he finally admitted being her father Love child of former Belgian king seeks same rights as his legitimate children Delphine Boël, 52, wants the courts to rule in her favour against former King Albert II Abdicated royal has admitted … Read more
Belgian actress Annie Cordy dies aged 92 following a cardiac arrest as tributes are paid to the singer after a glittering 66 year career The actress died after suffering a cardiac arrest at her home in Vallauris, France She had appeared in more than 50 films and TV series since her debut in 1954 Annie … Read more
Urban legend that the HEART of a former mayor was buried within a Belgian city’s fountain turns out to be TRUE as restoration workers discover it Heart of Verviers’ first mayor has been discovered buried in a little black box The council of Verviers posted an announcement describing the discovery Pierre David was the mayor … Read more
Lewis Hamilton dedicates Belgian GP win to Chadwick Boseman and performs Wakanda salute in touching tribute after Black Panther actor died following four-year cancer battle Lewis Hamilton dedicated his Belgian GP win to late actor Chadwick Boseman The esteemed Black Panther star passed away after a battle with colon cancer Hamilton again used the Wakanda … Read more