The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
Trump tells Rutte: 'NATO has let us down'

Trump tells Rutte: 'NATO has let us down'

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended European allies at the White House following harsh criticism from Donald Trump regarding their role in the war against Iran. At the same time, he tried to appease the U.S. president by praising his actions against Iran and highlighting the significant increase in European defense spending.

WhatsApp wants to start making money from your usage

WhatsApp wants to start making money from your usage

WhatsApp is getting a new CEO with a clear mission: to make more money from an app that already has over three billion users, without driving them away. To that end, Meta is promoting Indian fintech entrepreneur Kunal Shah, while also investing $900 million in his company, CRED.

EU transfers 3.2 billion euros to Ukraine: second tranche of loan to follow later

EU transfers 3.2 billion euros to Ukraine: second tranche of loan to follow later

The European Union is transferred the first tranche of a new 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine (Thursday, June 25). This consists of 3.2 billion euros in macro-financial assistance, which, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is intended to help Kyiv weather the years of war while simultaneously kickstarting reconstruction.

1 out of every 5 cups of coffee contains traces of banned pesticides

1 out of every 5 cups of coffee contains traces of banned pesticides

Are you also hooked on a cup of coffee? Does it help you get through a busy workday or a demanding exam period? A new study shows that this “black gold” also carries a striking hidden risk to our health.

Fears of 10,000 deaths following twin earthquakes in Venezuela

Fears of 10,000 deaths following twin earthquakes in Venezuela

The strongest earthquake in over 100 years has caused devastation and a particularly high death toll in the South American country.

German swimming lake open only to people who understand German

German swimming lake open only to people who understand German

A swimming lake in Halle, in eastern Germany, has introduced a new admission policy under which swimmers who do not speak enough German are denied entry. The reason? They would not be able to properly understand the safety instructions.

Ebola in France: Five people who came into contact with an infected doctor placed in quarantine for 21 days

Ebola in France: Five people who came into contact with an infected doctor placed in quarantine for 21 days

Five people in France who were on the same flight as the doctor diagnosed with Ebola have been placed in home isolation for 21 days. French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced this on Wednesday on the French television channel France 2.

Hottest day ever recorded in France

Hottest day ever recorded in France

France experienced its hottest day ever on Wednesday: the average temperature for the entire day was 30°C.

First Ebola case in Europe since new outbreak in Congo

First Ebola case in Europe since new outbreak in Congo

The first case of a Ebola virus infection since a new outbreak was reported in the Congo has been confirmed in France. The patient is a doctor who returned to France from the Congo after a humanitarian mission.

Wednesday: 35 degrees and higher for 94 million Europeans

Wednesday: 35 degrees and higher for 94 million Europeans

Many countries in Europe are experiencing extremely hot weather. At some point on Wednesday, approximately 94 million Europeans will be living in temperatures of 35 degrees and higher.