The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
11 July 2026
Missing climber found alive after 6 days on Mount Everest

Missing climber found alive after 6 days on Mount Everest

A Nepalese climber reported missing on Mount Everest six days ago was found alive on Thursday. Hillary Dawa Sherpa was found this morning while crawling independently to base camp. This was reported by Pemba Sherpa of rescue company 8K Expeditions.

The ambitious story of the longest flight ever: historic challenge doesn't deter airplane manufacturer

The ambitious story of the longest flight ever: historic challenge doesn't deter airplane manufacturer

Have you ever wondered how long an airplane can actually stay in the air? And what is the longest commercial flight ever performed? The skies remain a compelling backdrop and aviation continues to evolve and fascinate many of us. European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is aiming to achieve the hitherto impossible with a unique aircraft being developed for Australian airline Qantas Airways. Will the longest flight fade into history books?

Raid on eight locations in the Netherlands during investigation into abuse of women

Raid on eight locations in the Netherlands during investigation into abuse of women

Following an investigation by Sexual Offenses Team and the Rotterdam Regional Criminal Investigation Department, searches were conducted on Wednesday and Thursday at eight locations in the Netherlands in connection with a network of men who drugged women for sexual abuse.

Nasty side effect of new birth control pill: 'Too many women got pregnant in the Netherlands'

Nasty side effect of new birth control pill: 'Too many women got pregnant in the Netherlands'

A new pill seemed promising because it provided fewer side effects, but apparently did not do what it promised to do. Indeed, too many women turned out to have fallen pregnant anyway.

Ralf Schumacher marries in Saint-Tropez: a high-profile and controversial marriage

Ralf Schumacher marries in Saint-Tropez: a high-profile and controversial marriage

Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher married his partner Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne on May 30, 2026, in Saint-Tropez. The ceremony, which was the subject of a documentary made for German television, drew criticism for the media coverage of their intimate lives and rekindled tensions with his ex-wife Cora.

Still no trace of missing Lyhanna (11)

Still no trace of missing Lyhanna (11)

The search continues for Lyhanna, the girl who disappeared in southwestern France since Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, it appears that a complaint of the rape of a minor girl was filed against the prime suspect back in August 2025.

Three days after train disaster in Belgium: bus driver drives through red light at same railroad crossing

Three days after train disaster in Belgium: bus driver drives through red light at same railroad crossing

Three days after a bus driver ignored the red lights at a railroad crossing and caused a train accident in which he himself, a companion and two children died, a bus driver from the same transport company has driven through the red light at the same railroad crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium. Fortunately, this time without disastrous consequences.

Woman gets 7.6 million euros after divorce case that lasted... 23 years

Woman gets 7.6 million euros after divorce case that lasted... 23 years

One of Britain's longest-running divorce cases has finally come to an end after more than two decades of legal battle. The case ended with a £6.6 million (about €7.6 million) settlement for a woman. Her husband, a lawyer, had concealed assets of 28 million pounds (about 32.3 million euros).

Real Madrid goalkeeper invests in Limburg soccer club

Real Madrid goalkeeper invests in Limburg soccer club

Thibaut Courtois is going to invest in RC Genk, the Limburg club where he made his debut at the age of 16. The Belgian goalkeeper is thus returning to his old club, not as a player but as an investor through Nxtplay, his Madrid investment platform. The agreement was officially ratified during the General Assembly on Monday night.

Trump calls Netanyahu "crazy" in phone call

Trump calls Netanyahu "crazy" in phone call

US President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" in a telephone conversation on Monday. News site Axios reports this based on three sources involved in the conversation.