The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
Antwerp drug mafia leader killed outside a police station in Barcelona

Antwerp drug mafia leader killed outside a police station in Barcelona

A high-profile criminal wanted by Belgian authorities for large-scale cocaine smuggling through the port of Antwerp has been killed in downtown Barcelona, according to Spanish media reports. The killing took place in broad daylight. The killer wore no mask and paid no attention to security cameras or passersby on the street.

Man gets scooter back, 42 years after it was stolen

Man gets scooter back, 42 years after it was stolen

Antonio Smiglio, a 58-year-old Italian, was reunited—to his great surprise—with his scooter, which was stolen... in 1984, 42 years ago.

Heat waves in Europe cause 200,000 deaths in 4 Years

Heat waves in Europe cause 200,000 deaths in 4 Years

It will be exceptionally hot in the coming days, and recent figures released by the United Nations last week demonstrate that a heat wave can have serious consequences.

Fighting mass tourism: beach umbrellas banned for people aged 10 to 65

Fighting mass tourism: beach umbrellas banned for people aged 10 to 65

In the fight against mass tourism and to protect the ecosystem, a coastal town on the Italian island of Sardinia has enacted a unique measure: on certain beaches, beach umbrellas are banned for people between the ages of 10 and 65.

Up to 8,840 euros per month for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines

Up to 8,840 euros per month for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines

Ukraine is attracting recruits with higher wages and fixed-term contracts.

India to remove Green Boots’ grim ‘warning’ from Mount Everest

India to remove Green Boots’ grim ‘warning’ from Mount Everest

After thirty years, the body of “Green Boots” still lies on Mount Everest, but now it is finally being taken away. The Indian climber, who earned his nickname because of his striking green boots, died in 1996 at an altitude of 8,500 meters—a place where every mission is life-threatening.

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.

FIFA seeks clarification on video assistant referee's hand gesture

FIFA seeks clarification on video assistant referee's hand gesture

FIFA has been asked for clarification after video assistant referee Shaun Evans made an inverted "OK" gesture prior to Germany's 7-1 victory over Curaçao.

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.