The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
11 July 2026
Governor Fugatti acquitted for shooting dead bear M90

Governor Fugatti acquitted for shooting dead bear M90

De rechtbank van het Italiaanse Trento heeft de president van de Autonome Provincie, Maurizio Fugatti, vrijgesproken van de beschuldiging van het met wreedheid of zonder noodzaak doden van een dier. Centraal in het proces stond de zaak rond de beer M90, die in februari 2024 werd afgeschoten nadat hij als problematisch was bestempeld.

Fire at Venice Biennale, pavilion in flames

Fire at Venice Biennale, pavilion in flames

A sudden fire broke out Wednesday morning at the Giardini della Biennale in Venice. The fire struck Serbia's pavilion. The flames, which flared up around 9:55 a.m., caused a thick column of black smoke visible from afar. This caused concern among residents, tourists and employees of the international art exhibition.

Outbreak of meningitis in the UK, already 20 cases

Outbreak of meningitis in the UK, already 20 cases

For several days now, Kent, the county in southeastern England, has been dealing with an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease. It's one of the most serious forms of bacterial meningitis. Two people, a Year 6 pupil and a student, have died, while others are currently hospitalized in serious condition.

Italy's first therapeutic swimming pool for dogs

Italy's first therapeutic swimming pool for dogs

Milan confirms its status as an 'animal lover' with a unique service: a pool reserved for dogs, designed not simply for leisure activity, but as a clinical and rehabilitation tool.

Infant sleep: a pediatric physiotherapist's revolutionary do-it-yourself invention

Infant sleep: a pediatric physiotherapist's revolutionary do-it-yourself invention

Frequent waking, the Moro reflex (startle reflex) and difficulty falling asleep make nights fragmented and often grueling.

Archeologists dig for a wind farm and stumble upon a medieval tunnel hidden for centuries

Archeologists dig for a wind farm and stumble upon a medieval tunnel hidden for centuries

Wat gebeurt er wanneer de energietransitie botst op de duizendjarige geschiedenis van een gebied? In Duitsland is bij de aanleg van een windmolenpark een geheime middeleeuwse tunnel ontdekt, verborgen onder een meer dan 6.000 jaar oud neolithisch monument.

'Extreme diet videos on TikTok cause eating disorders among young people': investigation by The Wall Street Journal raises alarm

'Extreme diet videos on TikTok cause eating disorders among young people': investigation by The Wall Street Journal raises alarm

Videos about 'dieting' and 'losing weight' on TikTok are said to fuel eating disorders among young users. That is the conclusion of a disturbing investigation by The Wall Street Journal into the extreme challenges many teenage girls submit to in order to lose weight until they are skinny, contributing to the further spread of the social scourge of eating disorders. The journalists created about a hundred fake accounts that used the Chinese app at random, with minimal human intervention, in order to mimic children's behavior.

Anonymous benefactor leaves 910,000 euros to city of Milan: "Use it for those who need it most"

Anonymous benefactor leaves 910,000 euros to city of Milan: "Use it for those who need it most"

An unexpected legacy, without much fuss but with the potential to make a difference for many people in need. In Milan, a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous has decided to leave a significant amount of money to the city: 910,000 euros, with a very clear wish. That money is to be used to help people who are in a vulnerable position.

Revolution for Google Maps

Revolution for Google Maps

Google Maps is about to undergo a complete facelift with what the company is calling the biggest update in a decade. It's not just an aesthetic change of look, but a radical evolution that combines three-dimensional maps, artificial intelligence and new navigation functions to make getting around more intuitive.

University opens 'disconnection rooms': spaces for silence and mental well-being (away from all notifications)

University opens 'disconnection rooms': spaces for silence and mental well-being (away from all notifications)

In an era dominated by notifications, chats and endless scrolling, the University of Genoa in Italy, is launching an innovative project around the psychophysical well-being of its students, faculty, researchers and staff. This is how the first two 'disconnection rooms' were created: spaces where the digital world stays outside and silence, concentration and recharging mental energy play the main role.