The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
18 May 2026
Spain wants to ban social media for under-16s: 'We're protecting young people from the digital Wild West'

Spain wants to ban social media for under-16s: 'We're protecting young people from the digital Wild West'

Spain is preparing to introduce a ban on access to social media networks for under-16s, a possible turning point in the European debate with regards to protecting minors online.

Actor Pierre Niney's used handkerchief auctioned for astronomical sum

Actor Pierre Niney's used handkerchief auctioned for astronomical sum

Auctions are sometimes filled with unusual and bizarre items, and today it's Pierre Niney's used handkerchief that's up for auction for a sum that exceeds all expectations.

WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol, sugar and tobacco

WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol, sugar and tobacco

The World Health Organization continues to try and make a point we know all too well, but which many governments continue to ignore: the need for action to discourage the consumption of alcohol, sugary drinks and tobacco.

The smart earring that alerts the police in the event of an assault

The smart earring that alerts the police in the event of an assault

The idea is simple: an earring that can be worn like any other, and which, at the right moment, becomes an important ally thanks to a small hidden control button that can be activated without being detected.

Want to go on Erasmus+? Step-by-step guide that opens Europe's doors for you to study or work

Want to go on Erasmus+? Step-by-step guide that opens Europe's doors for you to study or work

Do you think the Erasmus program is just an exchange abroad? In reality, it's much more, and what you may not realize is that it's the most concrete way to get moving, develop yourself, gain experience and grow, inside and outside of Europe.

Guatemala says no to oil to save the Mayan forest

Guatemala says no to oil to save the Mayan forest

The choice is clear: give up oil to protect one of Central America's most important ecosystems.

Dalai Lama honored at Grammy Awards

Dalai Lama honored at Grammy Awards

At the 68th Grammy Awards 2026, the XIVth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, received his first Grammy. Unlike traditional music awards, the prize was not awarded for a song or album, but for the audio book Meditations: the reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, available on all major music platforms.

Bad Bunny makes history at Grammy Awards

Bad Bunny makes history at Grammy Awards

At the Grammy Awards 2026, Bad Bunny made history by winning the evening's most prestigious award, Album of the Year.

Here are the 5 artists who generated the most revenue in 2025

Here are the 5 artists who generated the most revenue in 2025

1.9 billion dollars: that's the total amount of revenue generated by these artists in 2025. Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Beyoncé..., here's a spotlight on their sales.

85% of apples tested in Europe contaminated with pesticides

85% of apples tested in Europe contaminated with pesticides

The results of a new report by PAN Europe - a coalition of environmental organizations active throughout Europe - which analyzed 59 apple samples from 13 countries, including Italy, France, Spain and Germany, reveals almost systematic contamination by multiple pesticides.