The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Man who stormed media gala with weapons "had no intention of killing Trump'

Man who stormed media gala with weapons "had no intention of killing Trump'

The 31-year-old Cole Allen who tried to storm President Donald Trump's media gala at the Washington Hilton last month armed with weapons denies any intention to kill the US president. He also dismisses the three other charges of firearm possession and use.

Drone full of explosives found in water near popular Greek holiday island

Drone full of explosives found in water near popular Greek holiday island

Last Thursday, a fisherman suddenly found an attack drone loaded with explosives in the water off the Greek holiday island of Lefkas. For now, how the kamikaze drone ended up in the Ionian Sea remains a mystery.

EU imposes Russia sanctions for kidnapping 20,000 Ukrainian children

EU imposes Russia sanctions for kidnapping 20,000 Ukrainian children

The European Union has imposed new sanctions on 16 individuals and seven institutions for their role in Russia's forced deportation of Ukrainian children. Nearly 20,500 children are estimated to have been unlawfully removed to Russia since the war began in 2022. The abductions of the children are structurally done by Russia with the aim of erasing their Ukrainian identity through indoctrination and forced adoption.

EU foreign policy chief against appointing Schroeder as mediator with Putin

EU foreign policy chief against appointing Schroeder as mediator with Putin

Last weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the idea of the European Union mediating peace in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He named former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a possible EU mediator.

Landmark decision in China: legal ban on firing employees to replace them with AI

Landmark decision in China: legal ban on firing employees to replace them with AI

The Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court has ruled that it is illegal to dismiss a worker who has been replaced by artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, in the USA, a bipartisan proposal on transparency is making progress.

Putin tries to lure Zelensky to Moscow and proposes old acquaintance as European mediator

Putin tries to lure Zelensky to Moscow and proposes old acquaintance as European mediator

Russian President Vladimir Putin is making sky-high demands for a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky celebrates Europe Day: "We defend not only Ukraine, but all of Europe"

Zelensky celebrates Europe Day: "We defend not only Ukraine, but all of Europe"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is celebrating Europe Day today "not in a formal way or with empty slogans," but with the understanding that Ukraine is an "inseparable part of the European family."

Putin promises victory during limited parade in Moscow

Putin promises victory during limited parade in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin used the parade marking Victory Day in Moscow's Red Square to express confidence in Russia's eventual victory in Ukraine. He praised the troops who he said are fighting "an aggressive force armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc".

Poland borrows 44 billion euros from European Union to modernize army

Poland borrows 44 billion euros from European Union to modernize army

Poland has become the first EU member state to sign a loan agreement under the European Union's Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative. The European Commission is lending the country nearly 44 billion euros through the SAFE program.

Trump treks to Beijing next week

Trump treks to Beijing next week

US President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing next week for a two-day visit. The planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping could determine the next phase of US-China relations.