The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
02 October 2026
Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes to save lives

Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes to save lives

Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in the US. In the scientific program "Debug," a natural bacterium is introduced into male mosquitoes. Those male mosquitoes are then released into the wild with a clear task.

Netherlands follows suit and requires employers to disclose colleagues’ salaries

Netherlands follows suit and requires employers to disclose colleagues’ salaries

A solution for your endless curiosity, a trigger for your unbridled competitiveness or fodder for your jealousy? Whichever way it turns out, the fact is that it was decided at the European level that employers must now tell employees how much their colleagues earn if asked the question. However, quite a few EU member states have not managed to get a legislative framework and the practical implementation in place in time. The clock is ticking, but even in the Netherlands there seems to be no escape from this landmark regulation aimed at reducing the gender pay gap.

JD Vance blames Henry Nowak's death on a "massive invasion" of migrants

JD Vance blames Henry Nowak's death on a "massive invasion" of migrants

U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s comments have sparked controversy, drawing outraged responses from many British politicians.

Trump's son-in-law luxury resort project leads to fierce protests

Trump's son-in-law luxury resort project leads to fierce protests

Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump's husband, will build a luxury resort on an uninhabited Albanian island. Trump's son-in-law wants to build a vacation resort on a nature reserve. The entire project will cost about $6 billion (5.16 billion euros). Everything seems to be in order, although a number of Albanians are not satisfied with the plans and took to the streets and protested for days against the arrival of this luxury resort off the Albanian coast.

49 pilgrims die of thirst after vehicle stranded in desert

49 pilgrims die of thirst after vehicle stranded in desert

Tragic news reaches us from the border region between Algeria, Niger and Mali. 49 pilgrims have died there after their vehicle stalled in a remote part of the Sahel desert. They could not be helped immediately and died of dehydration in the extreme heat.

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.