The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
Search for 3 people after building collapses in Germany

Search for 3 people after building collapses in Germany

On Tuesday morning, three people are still missing in the eastern German city of Görlitz after a residential building collapsed on Monday night. Authorities are investigating whether a gas explosion caused the disaster close to the train station.

Lost in the fog of the Tiger's Leap Gorge: Belgian traveler missing for 8 weeks

Lost in the fog of the Tiger's Leap Gorge: Belgian traveler missing for 8 weeks

28-year-old Hugo Huyghebaert from Namur, Belgium, had been traveling through Asia for months and was normally scheduled to return to Belgium on April 1. But the adventurous twenty-something was not on the plane home. His family notified the Belgian and Chinese authorities and an intensive search for the man has been underway ever since. However, hopes are dwindling week by week.

Trump warns Iran: 'The clock is ticking'

Trump warns Iran: 'The clock is ticking'

President Trump issued an ultimate warning to Iran on Sunday via Truth Social: Iran must quickly reach a peace agreement with the U.S. or "nothing will be left of them".

Struggle to succeed Starmer could bring UK back to EU

Struggle to succeed Starmer could bring UK back to EU

With Prime Minister Starmer under increasing pressure after his crushing defeat in local elections, two Labour politicians are warming up to his succession. A British return to the European Union is no longer inconceivable.

WHO declares state of emergency over Ebola outbreak in the Congo

WHO declares state of emergency over Ebola outbreak in the Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international state of emergency after an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spread with lightning speed. At least 80 people have died and 246 infections have been recorded. Cases have now also been confirmed in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa and the Ugandan capital Kampala.

Earthquake in southern Chinese region of Guangxi: 13 buildings collapsed and thousands of people evacuated

Earthquake in southern Chinese region of Guangxi: 13 buildings collapsed and thousands of people evacuated

China's Guangxi region was hit by an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale. In the process, 13 buildings collapsed and at least two people have already been killed. A search is still underway under the rubble for one missing person. Four people were injured and taken to the hospital. They are not in mortal danger. This was reported by Chinese state broadcaster CGTN and the state news agency Xinhua.

Train driver under the influence causes eight deaths in Thailand

Train driver under the influence causes eight deaths in Thailand

Last weekend, a freight train crashed into a bus in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Eight occupants of the bus were killed and dozens of others were injured.

Rotterdam prepares for arrival of 'hantavirus cruise ship'

Rotterdam prepares for arrival of 'hantavirus cruise ship'

The port of Rotterdam is preparing for the arrival of the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius, which will arrive in the city of Maas on Monday morning. The ship departed from Tenerife earlier this week, where passengers and part of the crew had disembarked, and is now setting sail for the Netherlands.

Brussels youth attack 3 artists at Pride parade

Brussels youth attack 3 artists at Pride parade

A popular festival in the Belgian capital ended badly.

Authorities warn of blast from whale Timmy

Authorities warn of blast from whale Timmy

In recent weeks, humpback whale Timmy became a household name against his will. Daily updates about his situation and where he was were coming in. Unfortunately, a protracted rescue operation was unsuccessful. The Danish Environmental Protection Agency confirmed Wednesday that the dead specimen that washed ashore on Tuesday off the coast of the Danish island of Anholt is indeed the hotly debated Timmy.