The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
Trump must make a choice this weekend: wedding party or go to war

Trump must make a choice this weekend: wedding party or go to war

US President Donald Trump is currently so busy with the Middle East crisis that he may not even make it to his son's wedding party this weekend.

Concerns over legal changes on divorce rules in Afghanistan

Concerns over legal changes on divorce rules in Afghanistan

The UN mission in Afghanistan UNAMA is unapologetic about the law change in Afghanistan.

Married at First Sight: Three complaints of sexual abuse by TV reality show contestants in Britain

Married at First Sight: Three complaints of sexual abuse by TV reality show contestants in Britain

Three complaints have been filed in Britain about sexual abuse by men who took part in the TV reality show "Married at First Sight" on British Channel 4, British media report. The complaints relate to behavior by the male contestants off camera and are said to have been filed with relevant authorities.

New excavations at French serial killer's own graveyard

New excavations at French serial killer's own graveyard

Frenchman Émile Louis murdered and buried at least seven vulnerable young women in the 1970s. Earlier this week, however, excavations began once again in northern France. Police and prosecutors hope to find the remains of his victims after all these years.

Eight gold miners killed by rebels in Indonesia

Eight gold miners killed by rebels in Indonesia

In Indonesia's Papua province, eight gold miners were killed by separatist rebels in Indonesia.

Parents leave son and infant daughter (3 and 5) blindfolded on deserted country road while on vacation

Parents leave son and infant daughter (3 and 5) blindfolded on deserted country road while on vacation

At first the children thought their parents were playing a game with them. Unfortunately, it was deadly serious. The French couple left their 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter all alone and blindfolded on a deserted country road in the Portuguese countryside.

Ukraine achieves largest ground advance in two years

Ukraine achieves largest ground advance in two years

Ukraine has achieved its largest ground advance since the Ukrainian army invaded Russia's Kursk province as a surprise counterattack two years ago.

U.S. considers Greenland once again

U.S. considers Greenland once again

U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry visited Greenland this week. On location, he called for a renewed US military and economic presence on the island.

The Netherlands lacks clear insight into sabotage risks in the North Sea

The Netherlands lacks clear insight into sabotage risks in the North Sea

The Netherlands is not sure whether the its critical infrastructure in the North Sea, with gas and electricity pipelines, data and telecom cables, is sufficiently protected. Trouw reports that this is a conclusion drawn by the Court of Audit in a new report.

Drone alarm in Lithuania: EU points to Russia

Drone alarm in Lithuania: EU points to Russia

Drone alarms went off in Lithuania's capital on Wednesday morning, forcing Vilnius residents as well as President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene to be moved to a shelter.