Benson Henderson Returns to MMA After Three-Year Hiatus, Eyes Comeback Against Patrick Habirora Benson Henderson is set to make his first MMA return in three years, facing Patrick Habirora at the PFL event in Brussels on May 23. The 42-year-old, who retired from MMA in 2023, initially hesitated to come back but was convinced by PFL matchmaker Mike Kogan. Kogan’s persistent messages about online criticism and the need to “remind the world who I am” eventually swayed Henderson. “He kept needling me a couple of times,” Henderson said, recalling how Kogan’s texts about online chatter and the opportunity to prove himself pushed him to accept the fight. “I told him, I don’t care. People have been after me my whole career. I’ve done all right. People are allowed to have their opinion.” After Kogan offered the matchup against Habirora, Henderson agreed, stating, “Sounds good, Kogan. I noticed what you did but sure, let’s do it. Let’s remind the world who I am and what I’ve done and how I do it. That sounds good to me.” Henderson’s retirement from MMA did not mean he stopped competing entirely. While he stepped away from MMA, he remained active in other combat sports, including boxing, Karate Combat, and freestyle wrestling. He continued coaching at his gym, The MMA Lab in Arizona, and trained daily, staying engaged with the fighting world. “Since the day I retired, I was back in the gym the next week, on the mats training again,” he said. His gym’s philosophy focuses on relentless work ethic, with Henderson emphasizing that “we’re going to be the hardest working gym in the world.” This mindset carried over into his personal training, as he continued to push himself physically and mentally. “We fight on Saturdays and back in the gym on Monday working to get better, win or lose, it doesn’t matter,” he explained.#brussels #pfl #benson_henderson #patrick_habirora #the_mma_lab
Night Train Linking Milan to Brussels Launches in September A new overnight sleeper train service connecting Milan, Italy, to Brussels, Belgium, is set to begin operations in September 2026. The service, operated by European Sleeper, will make its inaugural departure from Milan on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026. The route spans 18 hours, passing through key cities such as Como, Zurich, and Cologne before reaching Brussels. The train will run three times a week in each direction. Departures from Brussels will occur on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at approximately 6 p.m., with arrivals in Switzerland and Italy the following morning between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. In the reverse direction, trains will leave Milan on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 5:30 p.m., arriving in Brussels within the same time window. Tickets for the service will go on sale starting March 17th, with pricing options ranging from €50 for a shared “Classic” compartment. Some shared carriages will be designated as women-only, while private cabins will start at €180. A more affordable “Budget” class and an upgrade option to “Comfort” are also available, though details for these options have not yet been released. The service’s launch has been delayed by three months compared to its original June 2026 schedule. European Sleeper cited extensive track works in Germany and prolonged certification processes in Switzerland as the primary reasons for the delay. The company also announced plans to extend the route to Amsterdam in 2027, with the new segment branching off from Cologne and heading north toward the Dutch capital. This development follows recent announcements about Italy’s progress on high-speed rail links with Germany and Austria by 2026, highlighting growing infrastructure investments in the region.#zurich #milan #brussels #european_sleeper #cologne
European Sleeper’s Brussels-Milan Night Train Delayed to September European Sleeper has announced that its new night train service connecting Brussels to Milan will now launch in September 2026, instead of the originally planned June departure. The company cited ongoing track works in Germany during the summer months and the certification process for Switzerland, a new country in its network, as the primary reasons for the delay. The revised schedule moves the first departure to 9 September, marking a significant adjustment to the initial timeline. The new route will operate three times weekly, with departures from Brussels on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings. Travelers will arrive in Zürich and Milan the following morning. The return journey from Milan will run on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday nights. While the schedule remains largely unchanged, the route has undergone some modifications. In Switzerland, the train will initially traverse via Zürich and the Gotthard Pass, bypassing the Simplon Pass due to planned track works through 2027. This revised path offers access to new destinations, including stops in Göschenen, Lugano, and Como, which provide convenient connections to nearby ski resorts and scenic lakes. Ticket sales for the new route will commence on 17 March 2026, with pricing options ranging from budget to premium classes. Budget seats start at €29.99 one way, while a Classic compartment with a couchette bed is available from €49.99, including luggage and bed linen. Comfort Standard and Comfort Plus options are priced at €99.99 and €129.99 respectively, with the latter including breakfast. This new service will be European Sleeper’s third route, joining its existing Brussels-Prague service and a soon-to-launch Paris-Berlin connection.#zurich #milan #brussels #european_sleeper #gotthard_pass
Suhoor and Iftar Times on February 28, 2026 in European Capitals Muslims across Europe will observe fasting from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib) on February 28, 2026. The following are estimated times for the pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and sunset meal (iftar) in major European cities. These times are based on local winter time zones and may vary slightly depending on the calculation methods used by regional Islamic authorities. London: Suhoor at 05:13, Iftar at 17:42 (GMT, UTC+0) Berlin: Suhoor at 05:02, Iftar at 17:43 (CET, UTC+1) Brussels: Suhoor at 05:40, Iftar at 18:22 (CET, UTC+1) Paris: Suhoor at 06:27, Iftar at 18:32 (CET, UTC+1) Amsterdam: Suhoor at 05:36, Iftar at 18:18 (CET, UTC+1) Madrid: Suhoor at 06:20, Iftar at 19:05 (CET, UTC+1) Prague: Suhoor at 05:00, Iftar at 17:42 (CET, UTC+1) Vienna: Suhoor at 04:55, Iftar at 17:37 (CET, UTC+1) Rome: Suhoor at 05:14, Iftar at 17:59 (CET, UTC+1) Warsaw: Suhoor at 04:32, Iftar at 17:13 (CET, UTC+1) Copenhagen: Suhoor at 05:01, Iftar at 17:42 (CET, UTC+1) Helsinki: Suhoor at 04:59, Iftar at 17:48 (EET, UTC+2) Stockholm: Suhoor at 05:00, Iftar at 17:17 (CET, UTC+1) Oslo: Suhoor at 05:10, Iftar at 17:20 (CET, UTC+1) Bucharest: Suhoor at 05:35, Iftar at 18:05 (EET, UTC+2) Sofia: Suhoor at 05:38, Iftar at 18:07 (EET, UTC+2) Lisbon: Suhoor at 06:07, Iftar at 18:38 (WET, UTC+0) Moscow: Suhoor at 05:21, Iftar at 18:02 (MSK, UTC+3) The times provided are approximate and may differ slightly based on the specific calculation methods employed by local Islamic communities. Observers are advised to confirm the exact timings with their local mosques or Islamic centers for the most accurate information. May Allah accept your prayers and fasting.#london #berlin #paris #brussels #amsterdam
