The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
BBC finds out number of North Korean soldiers who died in Ukraine

BBC finds out number of North Korean soldiers who died in Ukraine

A BBC analysis reveals that at least 2,304 North Korean soldiers have died while deployed alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine. The BBC gets that information from photos of a new memorial museum in Pyongyang, which was solemnly opened by Kim Jong-un on April 26.

Controversy in Italy: "government hid EU letter rejecting hunting bill"

Controversy in Italy: "government hid EU letter rejecting hunting bill"

Several environmental associations have uncovered a letter from the European Commission that is said to reject Bill 1552 carried by Minister Lollobrigida, currently under discussion in the Senate.

37-year-old man with no residence or domicile suspected of attack on D66 office

37-year-old man with no residence or domicile suspected of attack on D66 office

It is now known that the suspect is a 37-year-old man with no residence or domicile. The police reported this in a press release.

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.

French aircraft carrier pulls toward Strait of Hormuz

French aircraft carrier pulls toward Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on social media that part of the French military fleet will head toward the Strait of Hormuz for a possible Franco-British defensive mission.

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) scores sky-high in new polls

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) scores sky-high in new polls

The far-right AfD is on track to become the largest party in a state election in eastern Germany in September. If it were to make it, it would mean Alternative für Deutschland would lead a regional government for the first time. This is according to a new poll conducted by polling firm Infratest Dimap.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK may become UK's largest party

Nigel Farage's Reform UK may become UK's largest party

Local elections will be held in Britain on Thursday. Reform UK, Nigel Farage's party, is expected to emerge as the big winner. The Greens can also hope for substantial seat gains.

Two drones crash in NATO member state Latvia

Two drones crash in NATO member state Latvia

Two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia at about 4 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, and then crashed in eastern Latvia. The drones were presumably launched by Ukraine and should have hit targets in Russia. So says Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds.

Russia advises diplomats to leave Kiev in case of retaliatory attack

Russia advises diplomats to leave Kiev in case of retaliatory attack

On Saturday, May 9, Russia celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with "Victory Day". If Ukraine disrupts the celebration, there will be "massive retaliatory attacks," the Russians warn.