The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Netherlands-based cab app secretly transmitted customer data to Russia

Netherlands-based cab app secretly transmitted customer data to Russia

MLU, the company behind the Netherlands-based cab app Yango, has been fined as much as 100 million euros by the Personal Data Authority for forwarding sensitive personal data of drivers and customers to Russia.

Trump launches firm threat toward Europe for 4th of July

Trump launches firm threat toward Europe for 4th of July

President Donald Trump announced last week that he is raising import tariffs on cars and trucks made in the European Union from 15% to 25%. This comes as a firm announcement from Trump which has not yet gone into effect. Mediation and a good conversation with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prompted Trump to delay the implementation of the tariff.

German tourist wins lawsuit over 'towel laying' on Kos

German tourist wins lawsuit over 'towel laying' on Kos

A German tourist has successfully filed a lawsuit against his tour operator after a frustrating vacation on the Greek island of Kos. The court awarded him damages of 1,000 euros, German media reported.

One-page proposal must end war between Iran and U.S.

One-page proposal must end war between Iran and U.S.

According to two US officials and two other sources, the White House is close to an agreement to end the war with Iran, reports Axios.

Top Ryanair executive wants alcohol ban at airports during early hours

Top Ryanair executive wants alcohol ban at airports during early hours

Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, is calling for a ban on the sale of alcohol at airports during the early hours of the morning. He points to a dramatic increase in disruptive behavior among passengers.

Shakira gives free concert for 2 million people in Rio

Shakira gives free concert for 2 million people in Rio

Colombian megastar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana, the famous beach in Rio de Janeiro: as many as 2 million people showed up.

Sweden intercepts ship from suspected Russian ghost fleet

Sweden intercepts ship from suspected Russian ghost fleet

The Swedish Coast Guard on Sunday intercepted a tanker that is more than likely part of the notorious Russian "ghost fleet". This was revealed by the Swedish Civil Protection Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin on Sunday on X. The oil tanker had an unknown destination and did not meet maritime safety standards. The boarding happened off Sweden's southern coast.

OpenAI and Elon Musk diametrically opposed in court

OpenAI and Elon Musk diametrically opposed in court

Should OpenAI have been allowed to become a commercial company? This question is the stakes in a court case between two of the most influential tech billionaires on the planet: head of Tesla and X Elon Musk and chief executive of ChatGPT maker OpenAI Sam Altman.

Deliberate poisoning of baby food: suspect (39) apprehended

Deliberate poisoning of baby food: suspect (39) apprehended

Rat poison was found in a number of baby food jars made by German manufacturer Hipp in several European countries. On Saturday evening, it became known that Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old suspect in the state of Burgenland.

Biggest bankruptcy in U.S. aviation in 25 years

Biggest bankruptcy in U.S. aviation in 25 years

American low-cost airline Spirit Airlines is bankrupt. Among the reasons for the bankruptcy are higher fuel prices.