The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
At least 26 dead in explosion at Chinese fireworks factory

At least 26 dead in explosion at Chinese fireworks factory

At least 26 people have been killed and 61 others injured in an explosion in the Chinese city of Liuyang, also called "the fireworks capital of China" because it is home to as many as three thousand fireworks factories and has been producing fireworks for centuries.

Putin's security increased substantially

Putin's security increased substantially

According to a report by a European intelligence agency that U.S. news channel CNN was able to access, the Kremlin has significantly increased security for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Sir Alex Ferguson (84) unwell at Old Trafford and taken to hospital as a precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson (84) unwell at Old Trafford and taken to hospital as a precaution

Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson became unwell at Old Trafford on Sunday and was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution. This happened over an hour before the start of the 35th match day Premier League topper against Liverpool.

Sweden intercepts ship from suspected Russian ghost fleet

Sweden intercepts ship from suspected Russian ghost fleet

The Swedish Coast Guard on Sunday intercepted a tanker that is more than likely part of the notorious Russian "ghost fleet". This was revealed by the Swedish Civil Protection Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin on Sunday on X. The oil tanker had an unknown destination and did not meet maritime safety standards. The boarding happened off Sweden's southern coast.

At least 3 dead from hantavirus on Dutch cruise ship

At least 3 dead from hantavirus on Dutch cruise ship

Three people on board the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius of shipping company Oceanwide Expeditions have died due to a respiratory infection. They became ill possibly due to a hantavirus infection. Two of the deceased have Dutch nationality. They are a man of 70 and a woman of 69. This was confirmed by a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Election winner fights 'Putinization' and holds manhunt for shredded documents

Election winner fights 'Putinization' and holds manhunt for shredded documents

Hungarian civil rights activists made a strange discovery after it became known that Péter Magyar won the Hungarian elections.

Two U.S. servicemen disappear during international exercise in Morocco

Two U.S. servicemen disappear during international exercise in Morocco

During the international exercise "African Lion 2026," two American servicemen disappeared without a trace Saturday night.

EU wants to better protect children online with age verification app

EU wants to better protect children online with age verification app

The European Commission would like to see all its member states using the EU's age verification app by the end of this year to help children surf more safely online. That's the advice since, according to Europe, Meta is breaking European law by not doing more to keep young children off its platforms.

OpenAI and Elon Musk diametrically opposed in court

OpenAI and Elon Musk diametrically opposed in court

Should OpenAI have been allowed to become a commercial company? This question is the stakes in a court case between two of the most influential tech billionaires on the planet: head of Tesla and X Elon Musk and chief executive of ChatGPT maker OpenAI Sam Altman.

Deliberate poisoning of baby food: suspect (39) apprehended

Deliberate poisoning of baby food: suspect (39) apprehended

Rat poison was found in a number of baby food jars made by German manufacturer Hipp in several European countries. On Saturday evening, it became known that Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old suspect in the state of Burgenland.