The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
04 August 2026
Police shoot escaped tiger: owner is a controversial figure

Police shoot escaped tiger: owner is a controversial figure

"There is no longer a danger to the population," police reported via the German newspaper Bild. Indeed, an adult tiger had escaped in Schkeuditz, Germany, northwest of Leipzig. Police were called and officers shot the animal dead.

Dara, Eurovision winner: "I did a lot of therapy"

Dara, Eurovision winner: "I did a lot of therapy"

Bulgarian singer Dara, who won the Eurovision Song Contest with the catchy song "Bangaranga," spoke extensively and openly about how therapy, journal writing and strict daily mental health routines helped her overcome the doubt and anxiety she felt during the song contest.

Setback for Trump: Senate won't pay for golden ballroom

Setback for Trump: Senate won't pay for golden ballroom

The US Senate is tentatively putting a stop to $400 million in federal security funding for the majestic White House ballroom.

Driver drives into pedestrians in the center of Modena at 100 km/h

Driver drives into pedestrians in the center of Modena at 100 km/h

Complete chaos in the center of Modena, Italy, where a 31-year-old man drove his car into pedestrians at high speed. There were many casualties and the driver did not immediately allow himself to be overpowered.

Greek version of 'Expedition Robinson' shut down: contestant loses part of his leg

Greek version of 'Expedition Robinson' shut down: contestant loses part of his leg

Greek reality program Survivor Greece was temporarily taken off the air after contestant Stavros Floros (21) was seriously injured.

Trump Phone: $59 million raised, not a single device delivered yet

Trump Phone: $59 million raised, not a single device delivered yet

The T1 Phone, the Trump family's smartphone announced with much fanfare, has become a financial scandal. Nearly 600,000 Americans paid $100 in advance for the $499 device, but more than a year after the announcement, not a single one has been delivered. A total of $59 million has already been raised.

Move to Spain beckons for orcas and dolphins of Europe's largest dolphinarium

Move to Spain beckons for orcas and dolphins of Europe's largest dolphinarium

Marineland management reports that it has a possible solution for the transfer of two orcas and 12 dolphins still residing at the closed zoo. Europe's largest dolphinarium had to close its doors in January 2025. But since then, the animals have been swimming in circles there, trapped in their tiny enclosures and the administrative and political tangle.

FBI pays $200,000 for golden tip toward Monica Witt: "We haven't forgotten you"

FBI pays $200,000 for golden tip toward Monica Witt: "We haven't forgotten you"

The FBI has put a $200,000 reward (about 172,000 euros) on Monica Witt's head. At the very least, this reward is waiting for whoever can provide the ultimate tip that would lead to the arrest of the fugitive American military who is believed to have been spying for Iran.

Book revelation: 'Brigitte Macron slammed president for texting Iranian actress'

Book revelation: 'Brigitte Macron slammed president for texting Iranian actress'

A new book by Florian Tardif, journalist for Paris Match, claims that the infamous slap Brigitte Macron gave her husband at Hanoi airport in May 2025 was triggered by a text message she found on his phone from Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani.

Six-year-old Norwegian boy finds 1,300-year-old sword during school outing

Six-year-old Norwegian boy finds 1,300-year-old sword during school outing

A six-year-old boy from Norway has made a miraculous discovery during a school outing. His childlike curiosity has provided an important historical discovery.