The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
11 July 2026
Cleaning woman sets fire to hospital in 6 places and risks 10 years in prison

Cleaning woman sets fire to hospital in 6 places and risks 10 years in prison

A 45-year-old cleaning woman is being prosecuted in Belgium for setting six fires at the AZ Ostend in August 2025. Her case was heard before the criminal court in Bruges on Tuesday.

Lyhanna death leads to urgency: France speeds up 70,000 child abuse cases

Lyhanna death leads to urgency: France speeds up 70,000 child abuse cases

The death of 11-year-old Lyhanna in France will not have been in vain: the French court will speed up 70,000 files on violence against children.

Russian banks and energy sector targeted by new package of EU sanctions

Russian banks and energy sector targeted by new package of EU sanctions

"Our sanctions are working," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported on X, at the presentation of the European Union's 21st package of sanctions against Russia.

Speed camera in Antwerp provides 8 million euros in fines

Speed camera in Antwerp provides 8 million euros in fines

Those who will soon be traveling to their vacation destination via Belgium had better pay close attention to the speedometer on their dashboard: the number of traffic fines for speeding has risen sharply in recent years. One traffic camera accounted for 8 million euros in fines.

Protest against Trump family persists in Albania

Protest against Trump family persists in Albania

Protests against the Trump family's plans have been going on for days in Albania. The protest is known as the "flamingo revolution" and does not seem to be subsiding.

Russia and Belarus hint at use of nuclear weapons

Russia and Belarus hint at use of nuclear weapons

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has launched a clear warning in an interview with Russia's Izvestia newspaper.

Trump administration may nod one more team out of World Cup last minute

Trump administration may nod one more team out of World Cup last minute

Serious concerns overshadow the tournament just before the first whistle. Just days before the start of the World Cup, FIFA faces one of the doomsday scenarios feared in advance. After all, the U.S. government did not issue all the requested visas to the Iranian delegation, creating a delicate situation that could quickly take on a diplomatic dimension and cause a global media storm in no time.

Devastating Philippines earthquake claims 34 lives and 200 injured

Devastating Philippines earthquake claims 34 lives and 200 injured

The death toll from the Philippine earthquake continues to rise. For now, the counter stands at 34 people who did not survive the massive earthquake, and more than 200 injured.

'Creation of European military Schengen zone should make Europe more decisive': proposal on the table

'Creation of European military Schengen zone should make Europe more decisive': proposal on the table

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) is launching an ambitious plan.

Trump: 'Israel and Iran must stop shooting immediately'

Trump: 'Israel and Iran must stop shooting immediately'

US President Donald Trump has responded to the latest escalation in the Middle East with a clear call: Israel and Iran must "immediately stop firing."