The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
“Without Trump, the World Cup wouldn’t have been possible here”: FIFA president sings the president’s praises

“Without Trump, the World Cup wouldn’t have been possible here”: FIFA president sings the president’s praises

The 32nd edition of the World Cup is just around the corner. Host countries Mexico, Canada, and the United States will welcome 48 men’s national teams to this World Cup. However, the tense global geopolitical situation means that not every country is being welcomed at the final tournament with open arms. And Trump’s immigration policies and wars certainly play a role in that.

Hantavirus detected on the world's most remote inhabited island

Hantavirus detected on the world's most remote inhabited island

A British man who was traveling on the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Chances of a powerful "super-El Niño" are increasing

Chances of a powerful "super-El Niño" are increasing

The likelihood that the world will face a rare and powerful "super El Niño" in the coming months is growing. This is a natural phenomenon in which the surface waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean warm significantly.

Trump: "Iran has waited too long to strike a deal"

Trump: "Iran has waited too long to strike a deal"

The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is under heavy pressure after both sides launched attacks against each other overnight, from Tuesday to Wednesday. The US attacked Iranian air defense and radar installations in response to Iran’s downing of a US military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

No more executions with nitrogen in Alabama: 'Too gruesome'

No more executions with nitrogen in Alabama: 'Too gruesome'

A federal judge has banned the U.S. state of Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas. Judge Emily C. Marks ruled that the method exceeds the ban on cruel and unusual punishment. The decision came a day after the appeals court overturned its earlier ruling, ruling that the method was indeed constitutional. The widely contested method has now been declared unconstitutional after all.

Trump gets his way: funding for controversial ICE approved

Trump gets his way: funding for controversial ICE approved

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill on Tuesday to further fund Donald Trump's immigration policy, marking a significant win for one of his administration's top priorities.

Hungarian anti-corruption boss indicted for corruption

Hungarian anti-corruption boss indicted for corruption

Viktor Orbán's political grip on Hungary is loosening, but not without a fierce struggle — and tensions appear to be mounting on multiple fronts."

FIFA appears to be losing control of "World Cup full of chaos"

FIFA appears to be losing control of "World Cup full of chaos"

Omar Artan was one of 52 referees who gathered in Miami to prepare for the World Cup that starts on Thursday. As one of Africa's top refs, the Somali had earned his place at the big football event. But after an 11-hour interrogation, he was put on a plane back to his country by U.S. authorities.

Cleaning woman sets fire to hospital in 6 places and risks 10 years in prison

Cleaning woman sets fire to hospital in 6 places and risks 10 years in prison

A 45-year-old cleaning woman is being prosecuted in Belgium for setting six fires at the AZ Ostend in August 2025. Her case was heard before the criminal court in Bruges on Tuesday.

Lyhanna death leads to urgency: France speeds up 70,000 child abuse cases

Lyhanna death leads to urgency: France speeds up 70,000 child abuse cases

The death of 11-year-old Lyhanna in France will not have been in vain: the French court will speed up 70,000 cases involving violence against children.