The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Middle East: Italy raises its air defense to the highest level

Middle East: Italy raises its air defense to the highest level

Tension is mounting in the Middle East, and Italy seems to be moving forward on two parallel fronts: avoiding any direct involvement in the conflict, the authorities assure us, while strengthening national security and that of its military abroad.

Iranian women's soccer team protest against the regime

Iranian women's soccer team protest against the regime

A silence that speaks louder than a thousand words: the Iranian women's national team chose not to sing the national anthem before the opening match of the Asian Cup in Australia against South Korea, which they eventually lost 3-0.

2026 Paralympic Games: ban on Ukrainian uniform with country map

2026 Paralympic Games: ban on Ukrainian uniform with country map

On the eve of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, a new controversy mixing sport and geopolitics has erupted.

"No to war", Spain opposes Trump

"No to war", Spain opposes Trump

In just three words, "no to war", Pedro Sánchez has drawn a political line: the one beyond which a state decides not to participate in a military operation it deems illegitimate, even if the request comes from its most powerful ally.

Happy Holi: Indian festival of colors celebrates spring

Happy Holi: Indian festival of colors celebrates spring

Festive air, clouds of colored powders, singing and dancing: in India, celebrations for Holi began today, the national festival that marks the arrival of spring and which, in some villages, will continue for almost a week.

Lost Rembrandt re-emerges: Rijksmuseum confirms authenticity after 65 years

Lost Rembrandt re-emerges: Rijksmuseum confirms authenticity after 65 years

Art history continues to surprise us at times when we least expect it. Even with masters that have been studied for centuries, the past still preserves areas of shadow ready to come to light again. Such is the case right now in Amsterdam, where the Rijksmuseum attributes a painting from 1633 to Rembrandt van Rijn. The painting remained out of the official catalog for more than 60 years.

Pope Leo XIV to priests: "Don't use ChatGPT for your sermons"

Pope Leo XIV to priests: "Don't use ChatGPT for your sermons"

Pope Leo XIV urges priests not to use ChatGPT for their sermons (but the Vatican does use AI to translate Masses).

Wild animals killed in the name of superstition

Wild animals killed in the name of superstition

March 3 is World Wildlife Day. More than 4,000 animal and plant species worldwide are victims of illegal trafficking.

Is Greenpeace at risk of bankruptcy?

Is Greenpeace at risk of bankruptcy?

345 million dollars (approximately 297 million euros). That's the amount a North Dakota district court has ordered Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace International to pay to oil giant Energy Transfer. A colossal sum.

Hormuz strait can block the world: why its closure in the wake of the strikes in Iran is weighing on our budget

Hormuz strait can block the world: why its closure in the wake of the strikes in Iran is weighing on our budget

The Strait of Hormuz, the maritime corridor between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, was officially closed by Iran following military attacks by the United States and Israel.