The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
02 October 2026
Russian airstrike sets 980-year-old World Heritage monastery on fire in Kyiv

Russian airstrike sets 980-year-old World Heritage monastery on fire in Kyiv

The Russians have launched an airstrike targeting the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the center of Kyiv. This unique monastery complex is located on the banks of the Dnieper (Dnipro) River and was severely damaged.

Trump draws attention with his cap at birthday party

Trump draws attention with his cap at birthday party

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a big party last weekend. On the occasion, it became clear, once again. that the president is no longer in the best of health.

Outrage after Russian attack on UNESCO heritage site

Outrage after Russian attack on UNESCO heritage site

The Russian attack on the Pechersk Lavra monastery in central Kyiv has been strongly condemned by Ukraine’s European allies. According to Ukrainian President Zelensky, Russian airstrikes killed 11 people and injured 53 across Ukraine.

Starbucks closes in South Korea to teach staff history

Starbucks closes in South Korea to teach staff history

Remarkable coffee news is reaching us from South Korea.

UK to ban media for young people under 16: “It makes children unhappy"

UK to ban media for young people under 16: “It makes children unhappy"

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to ban social media for young people under 16. Gaming and live-streaming platforms will also face stricter rules, in one of the toughest measures worldwide to better protect children online.

Swiss say no to migration cap

Swiss say no to migration cap

A majority of Swiss voters rejected a proposal to impose a population cap of 10 million in a referendum on Sunday.

Putin and Zelensky call Trump

Putin and Zelensky call Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday on Sunday, June 14. He received congratulations from all over the world, including from an unexpected source.

From ‘two sled dogs’ to air defense: Greenland significantly bolsters its defense

From ‘two sled dogs’ to air defense: Greenland significantly bolsters its defense

Greenland is investing heavily in its military activities.

Iran won't give Trump a birthday present

Iran won't give Trump a birthday present

The U.S. president appears unlikely to get the icing on his birthday cake. A source close to the Iranian negotiating team reports that the peace agreement will certainly not be signed by the deadline set by Donald Trump.

Protest in Iran against potential peace deal: “Death to the compromiser”

Protest in Iran against potential peace deal: “Death to the compromiser”

The United States and Iran may be nearing a historic agreement that would end the fighting between the two countries. In Tehran, however, resistance to this impending peace deal is growing in the streets. The most vocal opponents are chanting “Death to the compromiser” and demanding the resignation of Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.