The Press Junction.
The Press Junction.
26 May 2026
Meta stops end-to-end encryption for Instagram: what will change as of May 8?

Meta stops end-to-end encryption for Instagram: what will change as of May 8?

As of May 8, direct messages on Instagram are no longer protected with end-to-end encryption. Meta announced the decision via its own official support page, in an extremely brief explanation that raises more questions than it answers.

Unknown disease worries the WHO: it has already caused 5 deaths in Burundi and affected 35 people

Unknown disease worries the WHO: it has already caused 5 deaths in Burundi and affected 35 people

The World Health Organization has made the matter public, stating that investigations are underway with the support of local partners.

Greece: ban on social networks for under-15s, despite anger

Greece: ban on social networks for under-15s, despite anger

A measure described by the government as difficult but necessary, it will be put to the vote by the summer and should come into force on January 1, 2027.

Everest scam: guides accused of poisoning tourists to provoke helicopter evacuations

Everest scam: guides accused of poisoning tourists to provoke helicopter evacuations

An organized criminal network on Everest is alleged to have turned high-mountain expeditions into a means for swindling international insurance companies.

A potential new weapon against glaucoma: the smart contact lens

A potential new weapon against glaucoma: the smart contact lens

As the Institut Supérieur de la Santé explains, glaucoma is a disease that progressively damages the optic nerve, slowly but severely.

Potential end of social media for under-15s in Italy: bill in preparation

Potential end of social media for under-15s in Italy: bill in preparation

The urgency to deal with the matter has been reinforced by a tragic episode in Trescore Balneario, where a teacher was stabbed by a 13-year-old boy.

No more fast-growing chickens: Norway's poultry industry changes course (and this is just the beginning)

No more fast-growing chickens: Norway's poultry industry changes course (and this is just the beginning)

Every year, billions of chickens are raised around the world only to end up on our plates. The vast majority of these animals spend their short lives on intensive farms, in inhumane conditions.

How do you travel for free across Europe by train when you're 18?

How do you travel for free across Europe by train when you're 18?

Imagine: bag on back, train window, scenery changing every hour. And the ticket? The European Union pays for it. That's DiscoverEU, the program that offers thousands of 18-year-old Europeans the opportunity to cross the continent virtually free of charge, mainly by train.

Turning point for divorces in Brazil, Senate approves shared custody for cats and dogs

Turning point for divorces in Brazil, Senate approves shared custody for cats and dogs

The Senate has approved a bill introducing joint custody for separating couples' pets, officially recognizing their increasingly central role in emotional relationships.

Free electricity on windy days: the UK's plan to stop wind turbines from shutting down

Free electricity on windy days: the UK's plan to stop wind turbines from shutting down

The UK has decided to launch a very concrete proposal: offer free or heavily discounted electricity to households located near areas where the grid is congested.