The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Endangered polar bears: Trump paves the way for "accidental" killings for oil in Alaska

Endangered polar bears: Trump paves the way for "accidental" killings for oil in Alaska

The Trump administration is considering new rules that would allow oil companies to operate in northern Alaska, even at the cost of killing polar bears and walruses.

Zelensky embraces breakthrough: Hungary returns Ukrainian bankers assets

Zelensky embraces breakthrough: Hungary returns Ukrainian bankers assets

Ukraine's Oschadbank demanded the immediate return of cash and gold confiscated by Hungarian authorities in March. The case dragged on for a long time, but it finally came to a breakthrough this week.

One-page proposal must end war between Iran and U.S.

One-page proposal must end war between Iran and U.S.

According to two US officials and two other sources, the White House is close to an agreement to end the war with Iran, reports Axios.

600 officers raid far-right criminal groups in Germany

600 officers raid far-right criminal groups in Germany

German police raided addresses in 12 of Germany's 16 federal states en masse on Wednesday morning. The searches are taking place as part of an investigation into far-right criminal groups.

Top Ryanair executive wants alcohol ban at airports during early hours

Top Ryanair executive wants alcohol ban at airports during early hours

Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, is calling for a ban on the sale of alcohol at airports during the early hours of the morning. He points to a dramatic increase in disruptive behavior among passengers.

India: an elephant breaks free from its chains and kills a man during a religious ceremony

India: an elephant breaks free from its chains and kills a man during a religious ceremony

In Kerala, southern India, a religious ceremony turned tragic when a captive elephant, tied up to take part in a Hindu ritual, managed to break its chains.

Another Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale

Another Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale

At the Venice Biennale, considered by many to be the most important art event in the world, Russia once again opened its pavilion on Tuesday. However, it will be open only to the press.

British police want Madeleine McCann disappearance suspect in British court

British police want Madeleine McCann disappearance suspect in British court

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police are actively pushing to bring Christian Brueckner, a 49-year-old German sex offender, to trial in Britain for the abduction and murder of Madeleine McCann.

Russia and Ukraine bombing away just before ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine bombing away just before ceasefire

Will it remain empty promises or will Putin and Zelensky keep their word? The run-up to the unilaterally announced ceasefire has been particularly bloody and violent.

WHO confirms hantavirus infection in deceased woman from the Netherlands

WHO confirms hantavirus infection in deceased woman from the Netherlands

The World Health Organization, in an official report it published Monday on its channels, confirmed that the 69-year-old Dutch woman who died on the cruise ship was indeed infected with the hantavirus.