The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
02 October 2026
Musk releases film that was banned in Germany

Musk releases film that was banned in Germany

Elon Musk has given Armie Hammer’s comeback a major boost. The tech billionaire shared the new film “Citizen Vigilante” on X, instantly bringing director Uwe Boll’s controversial action film to a much wider audience. Boll had made the film available for free on the platform for 48 hours just before that.

First pride since Orbán's departure a huge success in Budapest

First pride since Orbán's departure a huge success in Budapest

Tens of thousands of people took part in Budapest Pride on Saturday, the first since the departure of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The parade crossed the Elizabeth Bridge over the Danube, among other places, and took place amid a scorching heat wave. According to an AFP journalist, turnout was lower than in 2025 but higher than in previous years, when approximately 35,000 people participated.

Westerners who traveled to Moscow in search of traditional values return empty-handed

Westerners who traveled to Moscow in search of traditional values return empty-handed

Is Russia the promised land for those who are frustrated by the erosion of moral standards and want to return to traditional values? BBC World set out to investigate and sought out Westerners who are openly anti-woke and have moved to Russia.

Heat causes ice on Swiss glaciers to melt at record speed

Heat causes ice on Swiss glaciers to melt at record speed

Swiss glaciers are once again losing ice at an alarming rate this year, due to the ongoing heat wave in Europe. According to Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS), the snow and ice cover that built up last winter will have completely melted away by Monday. This means that the so-called “glacier loss day” will once again occur exceptionally early.

Romans teach tourists a handy trick during ongoing heat wave

Romans teach tourists a handy trick during ongoing heat wave

When the summer heat in Rome becomes unbearable, residents are increasingly seeking relief underground. After all, beneath the city lies a vast network of catacombs, caves, tunnels, and ancient ruins where the temperature remains remarkably constant, usually around 17 to 18 degrees.

Escaped giraffe found after 2 weeks

Escaped giraffe found after 2 weeks

After nearly two weeks on the run, Gracie the giraffe has been found in the rugged Texas Hill Country. The three-year-old giraffe was suddenly spotted from a helicopter on Friday morning, about six kilometers south of the ranch where she lives.

France on high alert over possible child trafficking via Vinted

France on high alert over possible child trafficking via Vinted

A preliminary investigation has been launched in France into reports of possible child trafficking via the secondhand platform Vinted. The investigation has been entrusted to the Office for Minors (Ofmin), the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office told AFP on Friday evening.

Bachelor's thesis overhauled as students rely too heavily on AI

Bachelor's thesis overhauled as students rely too heavily on AI

Starting in the 2026–2027 academic year, the Belgian Odisee University College will phase out the traditional bachelor’s thesis and associate degree thesis. These will be replaced by a practice-oriented final project directly linked to an internship or on-the-job training.

English team is hooked on these 3 card games

English team is hooked on these 3 card games

At a soccer tournament where you’re away from home for weeks on end, team spirit is highly important. The English national soccer team has found a few games that strengthen the bond between the players without making them break a sweat. Is this the winning formula for going far in the World Cup?

European law enforcement agencies take down malware that stole millions of login credentials

European law enforcement agencies take down malware that stole millions of login credentials

European law enforcement agencies have once again dealt a major blow to cybercriminals by taking the malware infrastructure of StealC and Amadey offline. During the international operation, part of Operation Endgame, hundreds of servers and domain names were seized or taken offline.