The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Endometriosis: science finally unveils its most complex symptom

Endometriosis: science finally unveils its most complex symptom

Sometimes, it all starts with symptoms that seem to inhabit different quarters of the same body. The headaches that come knocking every month. The intestine that goes haywire on menstruation days. The bloating, the nausea, the pain that moves from room to room.

Nestlé faces justice in France

Nestlé faces justice in France

Imagine going to pick mushrooms in the forest and suddenly sinking into a pit filled with plastic. In 2008, that's what happened to a woman who was crossing land belonging to Nestlé Waters near Vittel, in eastern France.

Soviet submarine grounded in 1989 still emitting radiation in the Norwegian Sea

Soviet submarine grounded in 1989 still emitting radiation in the Norwegian Sea

The deep sea possesses an almost cruel gift: it retains what men prefer to forget for a long time. It also does this with shipwrecks, metal and the military memory of the Cold War.

Clandestine breeding farm in France dismantled: 823 animals rescued from extreme conditions

Clandestine breeding farm in France dismantled: 823 animals rescued from extreme conditions

A large-scale operation led to the discovery of a clandestine breeding farm in the Var region of southern France, where hundreds of animals were living in conditions deemed incompatible with their needs.

"Vaiana" returns in a live-action version: the first trailer for the film is epic

"Vaiana" returns in a live-action version: the first trailer for the film is epic

Ten years after the release of the acclaimed animated film, Disney brings Vaiana to the big screen in a live-action version, ready to rewrite the legend of Vaiana and the demigod Maui with spectacular visual effects and breathtaking sets.

What caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal in April?

What caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal in April?

It's shortly after midday on April 28, 2025, when the Iberian Peninsula plunges into darkness. In a matter of moments, the power grid in Spain and Portugal collapsed, taking with it the Internet, telecommunications, transport and the daily lives of millions of people.

Paris continues its green revolution: new mayor Emmanuel Grégoire celebrates victory by bike

Paris continues its green revolution: new mayor Emmanuel Grégoire celebrates victory by bike

With 50.52% of the vote in the second round, Emmanuel Grégoire is the new mayor of Paris, and the city, at least for now, remains true to its progressive history.

Threat of abandonment and euthanasia: France and Greece organize special flights for pets in the Middle East

Threat of abandonment and euthanasia: France and Greece organize special flights for pets in the Middle East

As the crisis in the Middle East continues to spread chaos, the priority is not only to repatriate people in the Gulf countries, but their pets as well.

An investigation reveals Banksy's real name... But was it really necessary to break the myth?

An investigation reveals Banksy's real name... But was it really necessary to break the myth?

Known for his secretive nature, to the point of never showing his face or revealing his identity, Banksy has accustomed us, over the years, to seeing his extraordinary works pop up 'by surprise'.

War in the Middle East: which countries should tourists avoid?

War in the Middle East: which countries should tourists avoid?

Geopolitics has once again become a central element in the choices made by travel planners. Growing tensions in the Middle East - with the involvement of Iran, Israel and the United States - and the war in Ukraine, already in its third year, have brought a new focus to travelers' choices, redrawing international tourism maps and putting a strain on global air links logistics.