Antwerp

Major General Jeffery VanAntwerp sits down for a 'Five Questions for a General' interview, answering questions about military leadership, strategy, and his career in the US Army. The Q&A format offers readers a rare direct look at how a serving general views current defense challenges and what shapes decision-making at senior levels of the armed forces.

Designer Julie Kegels presented her Spring 2027 collection, titled Gravity Falls, drawing coverage from fashion press including WWD. The collection is the latest from the Antwerp-raised designer known for playful, off-kilter takes on everyday wardrobe staples. The title suggests a collection playing with weight, drape and movement, and fashion watchers are weighing in on her rising profile.

Employees at Maersk in Antwerp have gone on strike in response to the Danish shipping company's decision to end remote working arrangements. The industrial action disrupts operations at the Port of Antwerp, a key European shipping hub, and highlights growing tensions between employers pushing staff back to offices and workers seeking to keep flexible arrangements introduced during the pandemic.