The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
Zelensky asks NATO for more air defense following heavy Russian attacks

Zelensky asks NATO for more air defense following heavy Russian attacks

Volodymyr Zelensky plans to once again urge NATO to provide more air defense for Ukraine at the NATO summit in Turkey, as Russian airstrikes continue to ramp up the pressure on Kyiv. The Ukrainian president aims to convince his allies that additional interceptor missiles and Patriot systems are essential to protect civilians and cities from the escalating missile and drone attacks.

Le Pen to wear ankle monitor and is allowed to run for president

Le Pen to wear ankle monitor and is allowed to run for president

It's not yet clear whether she will actually officially declare her candidacy, as she previously stated she would not run for the French presidency if she were required to wear an ankle monitor. However, the court has already ruled that Marine Le Pen is indeed allowed to run for the Élysée.

Speculation over Putin’s pale and tired appearance

Speculation over Putin’s pale and tired appearance

In a video of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Valery Gerasimov, the chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Putin appears particularly tired and pale. This has fueled speculation.

Ukraine is now striking in Siberia as well

Ukraine is now striking in Siberia as well

Ukrainian drones have struck the Russian oil refinery in Omsk, deep in Siberia. Never before in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has Ukraine launched an attack so deep into Russian territory. Russian officials confirmed the attack, stating that most of the drones had been intercepted and reporting that there were no casualties.

British singer Duffy drugged and abducted abroad

British singer Duffy drugged and abducted abroad

After years of silence, British singer Duffy returned to the stage in London last weekend. In an emotional and deliberately intimate performance for a small group of fans, she made her comeback as a singer. Her return follows a difficult period during which she disappeared from the spotlight for years after a traumatic experience that turned her life upside down.

Mourners in Tehran call for revenge against Trump and Netanyahu

Mourners in Tehran call for revenge against Trump and Netanyahu

Tens of thousands of mourners took part in the funeral procession in Tehran on Monday for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during an airstrike in the opening phase of the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The procession made its way through the Iranian capital at a time when the country is both mourning and flexing its political muscles.

Russian aircraft intercepted by British fighter jets following "dangerous" maneuver

Russian aircraft intercepted by British fighter jets following "dangerous" maneuver

A Russian Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft was intercepted by two British fighter jets on July 2, the British Ministry of Defense reported on Monday.

Six minors threatened to carry out an attack on a Hasselt school

Six minors threatened to carry out an attack on a Hasselt school

Six minors, all students at a school in Hasselt, were arrested in mid-June on suspicion of planning an attack, according to the Belgian police and the Limburg Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Kiev mayor declares July 7 a "Day of Mourning"

Kiev mayor declares July 7 a "Day of Mourning"

The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has announced that July 7 will be a “day of mourning” in memory of the victims of what he describes as “the largest enemy attack on the capital.”

Millions in jewelry and art stolen from the Lalique Museum

Millions in jewelry and art stolen from the Lalique Museum

The Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, located in the Bas-Rhin department in eastern France, was robbed in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 5. The stolen goods are worth several million euros.