The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
German couple steals nearly 1.9 million euros from parking meters

German couple steals nearly 1.9 million euros from parking meters

In southern Germany, a German couple, over a 10-year period, have stolen nearly 1.9 million euros from parking meters. At the start of their trial Kempten, near Austria, the 40-year-old man made a full confession.

Another Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale

Another Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale

At the Venice Biennale, considered by many to be the most important art event in the world, Russia once again opened its pavilion on Tuesday. However, it will be open only to the press.

WHO confirms hantavirus infection in deceased woman from the Netherlands

WHO confirms hantavirus infection in deceased woman from the Netherlands

The World Health Organization, in an official report it published Monday on its channels, confirmed that the 69-year-old Dutch woman who died on the cruise ship was indeed infected with the hantavirus.

At least 26 dead in explosion at Chinese fireworks factory

At least 26 dead in explosion at Chinese fireworks factory

At least 26 people have been killed and 61 others injured in an explosion in the Chinese city of Liuyang, also called "the fireworks capital of China" because it is home to as many as three thousand fireworks factories and has been producing fireworks for centuries.

Sweden intercepts ship from suspected Russian ghost fleet

Sweden intercepts ship from suspected Russian ghost fleet

The Swedish Coast Guard on Sunday intercepted a tanker that is more than likely part of the notorious Russian "ghost fleet". This was revealed by the Swedish Civil Protection Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin on Sunday on X. The oil tanker had an unknown destination and did not meet maritime safety standards. The boarding happened off Sweden's southern coast.

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.

Two U.S. servicemen disappear during international exercise in Morocco

Two U.S. servicemen disappear during international exercise in Morocco

During the international exercise "African Lion 2026," two American servicemen disappeared without a trace Saturday night.

Fine up to 500 euros: Italian city imposes clean up your dog's urine, too

Fine up to 500 euros: Italian city imposes clean up your dog's urine, too

Do you ever suffer from a strong urine smell on the street? An adorable, faithful four-legged friend may well be responsible for that. In the Italian port city of Livorno, they now want to put a stop to dogs urinating in the streets. From now on, when you take your dog into public spaces, not only do you have to clean up your dog's feces, but the urine as well.

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.

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.