The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Setback for Trump: Senate won't pay for golden ballroom

Setback for Trump: Senate won't pay for golden ballroom

The US Senate is tentatively putting a stop to $400 million in federal security funding for the majestic White House ballroom.

Iraqi (32) detained for anti-Semitism attacks in the Netherlands

Iraqi (32) detained for anti-Semitism attacks in the Netherlands

Police have arrested 32-year-old Iraqi Mohammad Al-Saadi for coordinating attacks against Jewish targets in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Liège, Antwerp, London and even the US. The man is suspected of being the alleged mastermind who directed others, not as the perpetrator who himself planted the bomb, to set fire or carry out the attack. He is also alleged to have close ties to the Iranian regime. The man is allegedly responsible for organizing the attacks on the Jewish school Cheider in Buitenveldert and office complex Atrium in the Zuidas.

Three killed in large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow

Three killed in large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow

Last night a large-scale drone attack struck Moscow and the surrounding area. At least three people were killed and 12 injured in this Ukrainian air strike on the Moscow region. This was reported by Russian authorities on Sunday morning.

Driver drives into pedestrians in the center of Modena at 100 km/h

Driver drives into pedestrians in the center of Modena at 100 km/h

Complete chaos in the center of Modena, Italy, where a 31-year-old man drove his car into pedestrians at high speed. There were many casualties and the driver did not immediately allow himself to be overpowered.

After Trump, Putin also goes to China

After Trump, Putin also goes to China

Donald Trump has only just left China and already the next world leader is going to Beijing: on May 19 and 20, Vladimir Putin will visit Xi Jinping.

Two dead in plane crash in residential area in Germany

Two dead in plane crash in residential area in Germany

A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Limburgerhof in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate on Saturday. Both occupants were killed.

Rider dies in front of King Charles at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Rider dies in front of King Charles at Royal Windsor Horse Show

A soldier from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery died on Friday night at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The rider fell from his horse shortly after a performance and died on the spot from his injuries.

Trump administration steps up pressure on Cuba

Trump administration steps up pressure on Cuba

The Trump administration is stepping up its pressure on Cuba, including reconnaissance flights, an energy embargo and a much-discussed visit to Havana by CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

Greek version of 'Expedition Robinson' shut down: contestant loses part of his leg

Greek version of 'Expedition Robinson' shut down: contestant loses part of his leg

Greek reality program Survivor Greece was temporarily taken off the air after contestant Stavros Floros (21) was seriously injured.

Trump Phone: $59 million raised, not a single device delivered yet

Trump Phone: $59 million raised, not a single device delivered yet

The T1 Phone, the Trump family's smartphone announced with much fanfare, has become a financial scandal. Nearly 600,000 Americans paid $100 in advance for the $499 device, but more than a year after the announcement, not a single one has been delivered. A total of $59 million has already been raised.