The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Chinese president warns Trump of conflict if U.S. "mishandles Taiwan issue"

Chinese president warns Trump of conflict if U.S. "mishandles Taiwan issue"

U.S. President Donald Trump is in China for a bipartisan summit with President Xi Jinping. The visit focuses on negotiations regarding trade, technology (chips) and strategic issues such as Taiwan. Trump is being joined on his trip by U.S. CEOs to strengthen economic ties between the two geopolitical powerhouses.

Zelensky: "Russia launched more than 1,500 drones in the past 24 hours"

Zelensky: "Russia launched more than 1,500 drones in the past 24 hours"

There were 1 dead and 31 wounded in a major Russian airstrike on the Ukrainian capital Kiev last night. Authorities report this 48 hours after the ceasefire with Russia expired. Moreover, it is highly doubtful that a full ceasefire has effectively taken place given the bombings on both sides during the temporary truce.

Survivors in plane crash rescued from sea after 5 hours

Survivors in plane crash rescued from sea after 5 hours

"It's a miracle they survived," U.S. Army Capt. Rory Whipple told CBS News after a plane crashed off the coast of Florida.

AI also costs (many) jobs in tech sector itself

AI also costs (many) jobs in tech sector itself

The tech sector is losing jobs at an alarming rate this year. According to the website Layoffs.fyi, during the first four months of 2026, over 103,500 jobs at 131 tech companies have already disappeared: that's almost as many as in all of 2025, when the total came to over 124,000 jobs at 272 companies.

Hantavirus: 22 French contacts of deceased Dutch woman under observation

Hantavirus: 22 French contacts of deceased Dutch woman under observation

The 22 French close contacts of the Dutch woman who died of the hantavirus have all been hospitalized for observation. The French Ministry of Health announced this on Wednesday.

There will be no Trump Tower in Australia

There will be no Trump Tower in Australia

Plans for a 91-story Trump Tower in Australia's Gold Coast have been scrapped just three months after it was announced.

Former manager suspected responsible for poisoning baby food with rat poison

Former manager suspected responsible for poisoning baby food with rat poison

According to the Kronen Zeitung, the arrested suspect for the Hipp (baby foods) poisonings and attempted extortion is a former manager of the company. He is said to be a father of three who reportedly leads a luxurious lifestyle.

Greek minister confirms war drone near holiday island comes from Ukraine

Greek minister confirms war drone near holiday island comes from Ukraine

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirms that the drone was indeed a Ukrainian military drone.

Trump's 'golden dome' costs $1,200 billion

Trump's 'golden dome' costs $1,200 billion

Donald Trump announced an ambitious plan at the start of his second term: the Golden Dome should protect the US from any possible missile attack. Part of this protection system should even be placed in space. The price tag now appears to be astronomical.

Following months of silence and postponements, EU sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence agreed upon

Following months of silence and postponements, EU sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence agreed upon

The twenty-seven foreign ministers of the European Union have approved new sanctions against Israeli settlers for increasing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.