The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Amsterdam could earn millions with arrival of Harry Styles

Amsterdam could earn millions with arrival of Harry Styles

Between Saturday, May 16 and Friday, June 5, pop star Harry Styles will give ten concerts in the Johan Cruijff Arena. With about 700,000 visitors epxtected, Amsterdam expects a major economic boost.

FBI pays $200,000 for golden tip toward Monica Witt: "We haven't forgotten you"

FBI pays $200,000 for golden tip toward Monica Witt: "We haven't forgotten you"

The FBI has put a $200,000 reward (about 172,000 euros) on Monica Witt's head. At the very least, this reward is waiting for whoever can provide the ultimate tip that would lead to the arrest of the fugitive American military who is believed to have been spying for Iran.

Honda dives into the red for the first time

Honda dives into the red for the first time

Japanese automaker Honda posted a billion-dollar loss in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This also marks a historic first for the company as it has never before closed a fiscal year at a loss.

Russia kills 3 children and 21 adults: day of national mourning in Ukraine

Russia kills 3 children and 21 adults: day of national mourning in Ukraine

On Wednesday night, Russia once again carried out heavy bombing raids on Ukraine's capital Kiev. The death toll has now risen to 24, including three children among those killed. This heartbreaking news is reported by Ukrainian emergency services.

Five divers die in diving accident in the Maldives

Five divers die in diving accident in the Maldives

Five Italian divers died in a tragic accident in the Maldives on Thursday, Italian media reported. Among the victims are a mother and her daughter. It is one of the most serious diving accidents ever in the Maldives.

Indian Prime Minister Modi visits the Netherlands for strategic partnership

Indian Prime Minister Modi visits the Netherlands for strategic partnership

Indian Prime Minister Modi will visit the Netherlands on Friday, a year later than planned after his arrival was canceled last year due to military tensions with neighboring Pakistan.

Trump and Xi agree: Iran must not have nuclear weapons

Trump and Xi agree: Iran must not have nuclear weapons

At the end of his three-day state visit to Beijing, US President Donald Trump stated that he and Chinese President Xi-Jinping have come to an agreement on two key issues regarding Iran: the country must not acquire nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.

Three Belgian board members of cultural house Bozar resign over arrival of Israeli conductor

Three Belgian board members of cultural house Bozar resign over arrival of Israeli conductor

Three Bozar board members are resigning in protest against the planned arrival of Israeli conductor Lahav Shani. Among them is Minister of State Jos Geysels, who has served on the board since 2021. Actor and filmmaker Mohamed Ouachen and Els Silvrants-Barclay are also stepping down.

Latvian prime minister steps down following Ukrainian drones in its airspace

Latvian prime minister steps down following Ukrainian drones in its airspace

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation on social media on Thursday. The fall of her government follows a May 7 drone incident.

Book revelation: 'Brigitte Macron slammed president for texting Iranian actress'

Book revelation: 'Brigitte Macron slammed president for texting Iranian actress'

A new book by Florian Tardif, journalist for Paris Match, claims that the infamous slap Brigitte Macron gave her husband at Hanoi airport in May 2025 was triggered by a text message she found on his phone from Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani.