The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
13 Names on Iranian ‘death list’ published by conservative newspaper

13 Names on Iranian ‘death list’ published by conservative newspaper

Conservative Iranian newspaper Hamshahri has sparked uproar after publishing an infographic listing 13 foreign leaders it suggests should fear 'retaliation' in the wake of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death. The publication followed an initial message from his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, who vowed to avenge the deaths of those who, according to Tehran, were killed in American and Israeli attacks.

African prisoners of war want to return to Russia

African prisoners of war want to return to Russia

African prisoners of war in Ukraine say they do not want to go home, but want to return to Russia. Their stories expose an uncomfortable reality in the struggle between Moscow and Kyiv for influence in Africa. After all, not everyone fighting on the Russian side says they ended up there against their will. This is evident from research carried by Politico.

Kyiv shares captured Russian military intelligence with the rest of the world

Kyiv shares captured Russian military intelligence with the rest of the world

Ukraine is turning Russian military secrets into a new asset for European security. With the new “TrophyLab” platform, Kyiv is, for the first time, sharing centrally collected research findings on captured Russian weapons with allies, defense companies, and researchers.

Three Belgians presumed dead in Andalusia wildfires

Three Belgians presumed dead in Andalusia wildfires

Among the twelve people who died in the wildfires in southern Spain, three are believed to be Belgian. They are missing, and there was no contact with them since last weekend.

Estonian Minister: "Putin might jump out a window one day"

Estonian Minister: "Putin might jump out a window one day"

On the sidelines of last week’s NATO summit in Ankara, the German news outlet RND spoke with Margus Tsahkna, the foreign minister of Estonia, a neighboring country of Russia. In the interview, Tsahkna stated that he sees support for Putin crumbling among the Russian elite.

Iranian newspaper puts Trump, Netanyahu, Macron on 'death list'

Iranian newspaper puts Trump, Netanyahu, Macron on 'death list'

Hamshahri, an ultra-conservative newspaper in Tehran, published remarks by Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday. He stated that a “death list” exists to avenge his father’s death.

Former Spanish Prime Minister: "A French national team without any French players"

Former Spanish Prime Minister: "A French national team without any French players"

In a column in El Debate, a Spanish online newspaper, Mariano Rajoy, the former Prime Minister of Spain, made a remarkable statement about the upcoming match between Spain and France: Spain will face a French national team “without any French players.”

Fuel shortage in Russia: Government encourages remote work

Fuel shortage in Russia: Government encourages remote work

In several Russian regions, authorities are now urging employers to allow remote work in order to reduce fuel consumption.

Cunning Russian ploy leaves Ukrainians in the dark

Cunning Russian ploy leaves Ukrainians in the dark

Russia is increasingly using small drones equipped with fiber-optic cables to target Ukrainian power stations and thus bypass air defenses. After all, these drones are immune to jamming as long as the thin cable isn’t cut or gets tangled.

Trump’s son-in-law may have been defrauded in Albania deal

Trump’s son-in-law may have been defrauded in Albania deal

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is becoming increasingly entangled in a growing controversy in Albania surrounding his planned luxury resort. Reuters reported that the land on which he plans to build may have been sold under false pretenses, after a Miami-based businessman was accused of forging property documents.