AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Antitrust: Belgium’s Brussels-based spotlight is on Google again as the EU’s top court upheld a €4.1B Android antitrust fine, rejecting Google’s final appeal over alleged anti-competitive rules on Android pre-installations. World Cup, Seattle: Belgium’s Round of 16 is set against the U.S. after Senegal’s late collapse, and the build-up is dominated by Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension for a controversial red card—he insists it should’ve been yellow and says he’ll support from the sidelines. Belgium Football Mood: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia called the Senegal comeback a “remontada,” while defenders say they’re now focused on the tougher test ahead versus a U.S. team that’s grown into the tournament. Heatwave Toll: In Belgium, officials report 39% more deaths than normal during the late-June heatwave, with 1,222 excess deaths—described as unprecedented. NATO & Ukraine: NATO leaders, including Trump, are set to reaffirm “ironclad” collective defence in Ankara and pledge major military aid for Ukraine as U.S. support shifts. Belgian Diamonds & Diplomacy: Antwerp’s diamond community gifted a lavish “Freedom 250” ring to the U.S. ambassador for Trump, tying Belgium’s trade clout to the U.S. 250th celebrations. Sports Culture: Fans are debating steep U.S.-Belgium ticket prices, with some planning to watch in bars instead.
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