The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Negotiations fail between the United States and Iran

Negotiations fail between the United States and Iran

Hostage to fossil fuels more than ever: there is no US-Iran agreement, as confirmed by both US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian sources, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining the main 'war front', with the risk of bringing the economy of a large part of the world to its knees.

China to generate energy with the world's largest flying wind turbine

China to generate energy with the world's largest flying wind turbine

City dwellers know that wind on the ground is irregular, disturbed and often unpredictable. Buildings, trees and natural relief interrupt it, slow it down and make it less efficient. And yet, if you look up, you'll see that, a few thousand metres higher up, the situation radically changes.

No more fast-growing chickens: Norway's poultry industry changes course (and this is just the beginning)

No more fast-growing chickens: Norway's poultry industry changes course (and this is just the beginning)

Every year, billions of chickens are raised around the world only to end up on our plates. The vast majority of these animals spend their short lives on intensive farms, in inhumane conditions.

Turning point for divorces in Brazil, Senate approves shared custody for cats and dogs

Turning point for divorces in Brazil, Senate approves shared custody for cats and dogs

The Senate has approved a bill introducing joint custody for separating couples' pets, officially recognizing their increasingly central role in emotional relationships.

Inauguration of the world's longest coastal path (dedicated to King Charles III): up to 6 months to walk the entire length

Inauguration of the world's longest coastal path (dedicated to King Charles III): up to 6 months to walk the entire length

On March 19, 2026, King Charles III walked two kilometers along the cliffs at Seven Sisters, East Sussex, to officially inaugurate the coastal path that bears his name.

Artemis II: a mission full of records

Artemis II: a mission full of records

The Artemis II mission is not only man's return to orbit around the moon after more than half a century, but also a flight full of historical and symbolic firsts.

Zendaya announces she's "disappearing for a while"

Zendaya announces she's "disappearing for a while"

While the year 2026 is a real success story, the American actress announced on "Big Ticket" that she plans to take a break.

Germany to introduce sugar tax and ban energy drinks for under 16s

Germany to introduce sugar tax and ban energy drinks for under 16s

Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein, Daniel Günther, has submitted a proposal to the Bundesrat to introduce a tax on sugary drinks and ban the sale of energy drinks to under 16s.

Will Instagram stories soon be chargeable? Here's how the Meta tested subscription works

Will Instagram stories soon be chargeable? Here's how the Meta tested subscription works

For the past few days, in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines, some Instagram users have been seeing a new option appear in their settings: a new paid subscription.

Moscow: no mobile Internet for days, return of walkie-talkies and suspicions of censorship

Moscow: no mobile Internet for days, return of walkie-talkies and suspicions of censorship

In Moscow, the mobile data network has been down or intermittent for several days and, for millions of people, the smartphone has become a virtually useless object.