The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
11 July 2026
Belgian hit-and-run driver convicted of seven counts of manslaughter

Belgian hit-and-run driver convicted of seven counts of manslaughter

In the trial held at the Bergen Expo Halls in the Belgian province of Hainaut, Paolo Falzone, the man who drove his car into a carnival parade on March 20, 2022, killing seven people, found guilty of manslaughter of seven victims. He faces up to 30 years in prison.

Car plows Into group of children on bicycles in Zeeland: Three Dead

Car plows Into group of children on bicycles in Zeeland: Three Dead

Two children and one adult were killed in a traffic accident in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen shortly after noon on Thursday afternoon. A car struck a group of children who were cycling during a school camp.

Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired head chef

Michelin-starred restaurant Noma bounces back after misconduct by fired head chef

Renowned Danish chef René Redzepi left Noma, the world-famous modern Nordic restaurant he co-founded, in March after admitting to having mistreated and physically assaulted staff for years.

Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons

Teenagers pelt Amsterdam canal boats with eggs and water balloons

Amsterdam canal boat captains are sounding the alarm as a troubling trend gains momentum.

“Without Trump, the World Cup wouldn’t have been possible here”: FIFA president sings the president’s praises

“Without Trump, the World Cup wouldn’t have been possible here”: FIFA president sings the president’s praises

The 32nd edition of the World Cup is just around the corner. Host countries Mexico, Canada, and the United States will welcome 48 men’s national teams to this World Cup. However, the tense global geopolitical situation means that not every country is being welcomed at the final tournament with open arms. And Trump’s immigration policies and wars certainly play a role in that.

Hantavirus detected on the world's most remote inhabited island

Hantavirus detected on the world's most remote inhabited island

A British man who was traveling on the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus. This was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Donkeys help fight wildfires in Spain

Donkeys help fight wildfires in Spain

They don't slide down a pole or wear a firefighter's uniform, but in Spain, a group of donkeys have officially joined the ranks of the local fire department.

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.

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.