The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
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.

American journalists oppose use of AI

American journalists oppose use of AI

American news company McClatchy is using artificial intelligence to rewrite articles written by their journalists. Journalists refuse to put their names above the edited articles.

Sir Alex Ferguson (84) unwell at Old Trafford and taken to hospital as a precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson (84) unwell at Old Trafford and taken to hospital as a precaution

Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson became unwell at Old Trafford on Sunday and was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution. This happened over an hour before the start of the 35th match day Premier League topper against Liverpool.

At least 3 dead from hantavirus on Dutch cruise ship

At least 3 dead from hantavirus on Dutch cruise ship

Three people on board the Dutch cruise ship m/v Hondius of shipping company Oceanwide Expeditions have died due to a respiratory infection. They became ill possibly due to a hantavirus infection. Two of the deceased have Dutch nationality. They are a man of 70 and a woman of 69. This was confirmed by a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

EU wants to better protect children online with age verification app

EU wants to better protect children online with age verification app

The European Commission would like to see all its member states using the EU's age verification app by the end of this year to help children surf more safely online. That's the advice since, according to Europe, Meta is breaking European law by not doing more to keep young children off its platforms.

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.

Drinking water: Europe opens infringement proceedings against Italy (second time)

Drinking water: Europe opens infringement proceedings against Italy (second time)

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Italy for failure to correctly transpose the Drinking Water Directive.

Harry Potter stuntman was paralyzed for life during filming

Harry Potter stuntman was paralyzed for life during filming

David Holmes, the British stuntman who for years was Daniel Radcliffe's double in the Harry Potter films, was paralyzed for life during the 2009 filming of the film adaptation of the seventh Harry Potter book. He is currently turning his remarkable life story into an inspirational play.

Did 33 year old man want to attack princesses Amalia and Alexia?

Did 33 year old man want to attack princesses Amalia and Alexia?

Monday begins in court in The Hague with the first preliminary hearing against a 33-year-old man suspected of preparing an attack on princesses Amalia and Alexia in February of this year.