The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
Boat capsizes off coast of Malta: 10 migrants die

Boat capsizes off coast of Malta: 10 migrants die

Italian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies after a boat carrying migrants capsized about 45 nautical miles off the coast of Malta.

Xi Jinping vists Kim Jong-un

Xi Jinping vists Kim Jong-un

Chinese President Xi Jinping is making a state visit to North Korea. On Monday morning, he was received with great pomp by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. It is the first time in seven years that the Chinese president has visited North Korea.

Drug lord strikes deal in court and is released for 1.5 million euros

Drug lord strikes deal in court and is released for 1.5 million euros

Drug criminal Flamur S. has struck a deal with the Belgian federal prosecutor's office. In exchange for his confession of guilt and a payment of 1.5 million euros, he received a lenient sentence of five years in prison, of which two years were effective.

Trump suddenly breaks off TV interview after question about fraud

Trump suddenly breaks off TV interview after question about fraud

US President Donald Trump prematurely ended an interview with Meet the Press on the news channel NBC on Sunday, after being repeatedly confronted with critical questions about his claims of election fraud. The interview was initially calm but escalated when Trump was asked for evidence of what he claimed.

'Israel eavesdrops too zealously: alliance with US under pressure'

'Israel eavesdrops too zealously: alliance with US under pressure'

According to several current and former US officials, concerns are growing within the Pentagon over alleged Israeli spying activities toward the United States. The US Department of Defense sees a growing espionage threat from Israel and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The Pentagon's military intelligence agency, has therefore raised the threat level to the highest level. Multiple US media outlets are reporting on the harsh measure undertaken by the Pentagon.

Trump demands new guarantee from Iranians: 'They cannot buy nuclear weapons from other countries'

Trump demands new guarantee from Iranians: 'They cannot buy nuclear weapons from other countries'

U.S. President Donald Trump wants Iran not only to promise not to develop nuclear weapons, but also to provide a guarantee that it will not buy nuclear weapons from other countries in the future. That extended guarantee, according to Trump, should be enshrined in a new deal with Iran.

Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes to save lives

Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes to save lives

Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in the US. In the scientific program "Debug," a natural bacterium is introduced into male mosquitoes. Those male mosquitoes are then released into the wild with a clear task.

Russian drone strikes nuclear waste repository near Chernobyl

Russian drone strikes nuclear waste repository near Chernobyl

A Russian drone has damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. This was reported by the Ukrainian authorities. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Starmer will receive Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Sunday. All this while Putin trashed Zelensky's peace proposal.

Hegseth makes connection between D-Day and immigration

Hegseth makes connection between D-Day and immigration

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participated in a ceremony commemorating D-Day at the U.S. Military Cemetery in Colleville-sur-mer on Saturday. He made the link between the Normandy landings and immigration.

Australia faces widespread disruption amid escalating rabbit infestation

Australia faces widespread disruption amid escalating rabbit infestation

Australia is struggling with an exploding rabbit population of an estimated 250 million animals, while the main method of control is no longer working. The rabbits are now resistant to viruses used to control the population for decades.