The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
11 July 2026
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.

WhatsApp wants to start making money off your usage

WhatsApp wants to start making money off your usage

WhatsApp is getting a new CEO with a clear mission: to generate more revenue from an app that already has over three billion users, without driving them away. To that end, Meta is promoting Indian fintech entrepreneur Kunal Shah, while simultaneously investing $900 million in his company, CRED.

EU transfers 3.2 billion euros to Ukraine: second tranche of loan to follow later

EU transfers 3.2 billion euros to Ukraine: second tranche of loan to follow later

The European Union is transferring the first tranche of a new 90-billion-euro loan to Ukraine today (Thursday, June 25). This consists of 3.2 billion euros in macro-financial assistance, which, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, is intended to help Kyiv weather the years of war while simultaneously kickstarting reconstruction.

1 out of every 5 cups of coffee contains traces of banned pesticides

1 out of every 5 cups of coffee contains traces of banned pesticides

Ben jij ook zo verknocht aan een kopje koffie? Helpt het je doorheen een drukke werkdag of veeleisende examenperiode? Uit een nieuw onderzoek blijkt nu echter dat het zwarte goud ook een opvallend verborgen nadeel voor onze gezondheid meedraagt.

Abu Dhabi is buying up vacation resorts in Europe

Abu Dhabi is buying up vacation resorts in Europe

Will your vacation money soon be flowing to Abu Dhabi? It’s certainly possible, as investors from the capital of the United Arab Emirates are systematically buying up a large number of bungalow parks, campgrounds, and vacation resorts in Europe.

‘Albania could lose opportunity at EU membership due to Trump’s megalomaniacal project’

‘Albania could lose opportunity at EU membership due to Trump’s megalomaniacal project’

The protests in Albania have been going on for more than twenty days. Angry demonstrators have taken to the streets carrying signs featuring flamingos to oppose plans for a so-called Trump resort, but the underlying discontent extends beyond this single project. The planned luxury resorts by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the U.S. president’s daughter and son-in-law, are set to be built in a protected nature reserve known as a habitat for flamingos. The European Union is also viewing the plans with concern: according to Brussels, proceeding with construction could affect Albania’s chances of joining the EU.

Trump is gaining ground in Colombia

Trump is gaining ground in Colombia

Colombia is experiencing unrest in its streets following the narrow election victory of right-wing nationalist lawyer and businessman Abelardo De La Espriella.

Iceland resumes whaling

Iceland resumes whaling

Whaling returns to Iceland following a two year hiatus.

‘Europe’s largest fruit store’ moves from Belgium to the Netherlands

‘Europe’s largest fruit store’ moves from Belgium to the Netherlands

Since the 1980s, two-thirds of all kiwis sold in Europe have been passing through the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Soon, however, that whole story will come to an end. New Zealand producer Zespri is relocating its Belgian operations to the Dutch port of Vlissingen. After 2028, no more kiwis will be coming to Kiwiweg in Zeebrugge; instead, the Netherlands is snagging the contract.

Up to 8,840 euros per month for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines

Up to 8,840 euros per month for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines

Ukraine is attracting recruits with higher wages and fixed-term contracts.