The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Europe approves tougher migration law with 'return hubs' outside the EU

Europe approves tougher migration law with 'return hubs' outside the EU

The European Parliament on Thursday, March 26, adopted a new far-reaching migration law that will greatly accelerate the return of migrants without residency status.

Energy crisis: Allies urge Kiev to limit drone strikes

Energy crisis: Allies urge Kiev to limit drone strikes

40% of Russian oil exports are now at a standstill. Now, in the face of the global energy crisis, Ukraine's allies want the country to limit its drone strikes against enemy refineries.

Daylight saving time returns... but it may be for the last time

Daylight saving time returns... but it may be for the last time

In 2018, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the matter, gathering responses from 4.6 million European citizens: 84% were in favor of abolishing the double time change.

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.

A connected ring on every American's finger by 2030: Trump's grand plan

A connected ring on every American's finger by 2030: Trump's grand plan

A titanium ring, a few sensors and an app to manage everything: at first glance, it's not exactly the heart of a health revolution.

Umberto Bossi, founder of Lega Nord has died

Umberto Bossi, founder of Lega Nord has died

Umberto Bossi, a central figure in Italian politics in recent decades, has died. He was 84 years old. He died Thursday, March 19, at the Ospedale di Circolo in Varese, where he had been hospitalized. His health had gradually deteriorated in recent years, partly due to the effects of the stroke that struck him in 2004, from which he never fully recovered.

Israel bombs the world's largest natural gas field in Iran: what are the consequences?

Israel bombs the world's largest natural gas field in Iran: what are the consequences?

The name is known by few people outside the energy sector, but Iran's offshore South Pars gas field has become the focus of a global crisis in a matter of hours. The Israeli attack on Wednesday, March 18, on parts of its infrastructure marks a new stage in the Middle East conflict: for the first time, one of the pillars of global energy supply is directly affected.

A cellist plays amidst the rubble of Beirut and becomes a symbol of resistance in the face of war

A cellist plays amidst the rubble of Beirut and becomes a symbol of resistance in the face of war

Music as resistance. Music as balm for the soul. Music that lifts the body above the rubble, that gives hope that something beautiful is still possible. Perhaps it is. Even if under a sky full of bombs and ugliness.

War drives oil price over $100 per barrel: highest since 2022

War drives oil price over $100 per barrel: highest since 2022

Brent opened on Monday, March 9, at $108.5 per barrel (at the time of publication it's quoted at $105.17 per barrel, the price is constantly being adjusted), up 17% from a week earlier. West Texas Intermediate stands at $104.9, +15%. These are the highest levels since 2022, when the Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupted global energy markets. This time around, the catalyst is the war in Iran.