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Fury in Italy as Rescuers Tried Over Migrant Deaths
Six police and coastguard officials have been ordered to stand trial for mishandling operations during one of the deadliest migrant shipwrecks in Italian history, prompting a furious backlash from government officials who say the smugglers are to...

(Yonhap Interview) Turboprop aircraft will complement S. Korea's transport system: ATR officials
By Chang Dong-woo TAIPEI, July 27 (Yonhap) — Turboprop aircraft, designed for short-haul flights, will complement and further refine South Korea's public transportation system by enabling services to areas currently out of reach by trains or large...

Working life’s a beach? Top tips for becoming a digital nomad
Inside, there is little to distinguish this co-working space from the UK’s smartest offices. There are bare brick walls and Crittall-style windows; potted plants dotted around a long communal wooden table where Mac-tapping British entrepreneurs...

Greek minister calls on EU to take hard line
Europe needs to prioritize deportations and create pre-departure holding centers outside the bloc if it wants to stem migrant inflows, Greece’s minister for migration and asylum told EU counterparts on Tuesday. “The return of illegal migrants must...

Coping with Impairment Reality as a Political Activist
Originally posted >> dailykos I was planning to write something else, but I am not feeling at all well to be honest, not well enough to be sure that I wouldn’t be arrested because of legal ramifications in the UK over proscription of a group of...

Russian conductor’s concert gets canceled due to political pressure
(MENAFN) A scheduled concert in Italy featuring celebrated Russian conductor Valery Gergiev has been canceled following mounting pressure from Brussels and pro-Ukraine groups, according to reports from organizers. Gergiev, one of Russia’s most...

Italian Firms Eager To Invest In Egypt Across Multiple Sectors: Italian Ambassador - Dailynewsegypt
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib met with Italian Ambassador to Cairo Michele Quaroni to discuss ways to strengthen economic cooperation and boost Italian investments in Egypt, reflecting...

Italian American Legend Connie Francis Belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO) launches advocacy campaign on behalf of Francis, whose chart-topping ballads once ruled the airwaves — and now trend across TikTok by the billions. CLEVELAND, July 19,...

Meta, X and LinkedIn appeal VAT claim by Italy
US tech giants Meta and LinkedIn have lodged an appeal against an unprecedented VAT claim by Italy that could influence tax policy across the 27-nation European Union, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter have said. This is the first...

Israel boards pro-Palestinian flotilla boat in international waters, activists livestream raid
JERUSALEM, July 27 — Israeli troops boarded a boat which the pro-Palestinian activist group Freedom Flotilla had been sailing towards Gaza on yesterday, Israel said, a scene that was livestreamed by the group. “The Israeli navy has stopped the...
Italy's exports under strain amid U.S. tariffs and currency headwinds
This photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows the Colosseum and its reflection in a puddle after rain in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)More than 6,000 Italian companies, mostly micro and small firms, are directly exposed to the risks of...

World News | Countries Call for Immediate Ceasefire, Political Pathway for Peace and Security for Israelis, Palestinians
Canberra [Australia], July 22 (ANI): Countries from across the world issued a joint statement, giving a call for the "war in Gaza" to end immediately and political pathways be opened for ensuring peace and security to the region. The joint...

Pubs can stay open later as England prepares for Lionesses Euro 2025 showdown with Italy
Pubs will stay open tomorrow until 1am as England's Lionesses prepare to face Italy in the semi-finals of the Uefa Women's European Championship. The Home Office confirmed the move today following the successes of the Lionesses. Policing Minister...

'Micheal Martin's government are the greatest bunch of ditherers this country ever elected'
The current Government is fast becoming the greatest bunch of ditherers that this country ever elected to office. They move at such a slow pace that they make a snail look fast. The Taoiseach Micheal Martin and most of his ministers are stuck in a...

5 Cars You Might Not Know Had Bodies Made Of Plastic
Plastic often gets a bit of a bad rap when it comes to cars — we're sure you've heard the word plasticky used to criticize a car's interior more than once — but the one-time wonder material has a lot going for it within the automotive space....

Reeves set to cut red tape on 'outdated' planning rules for al fresco dining in boon for the high street
By ANNA MIKHAILOVA Published: 19:47 EDT, 26 July 2025 | Updated: 20:00 EDT, 26 July 2025 Restaurants and bars will find it easier to offer al fresco dining and 'pavement pints' following plans to cut red tape. Ministers are set to reform planning...

Is England v Italy on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final for free
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Italian Florence University joins academic boycott, drops Israeli ties
Five departments at the University of Florence have ended partnerships with Israeli institutions, citing complicity in occupation and apartheid policies. In a significant move aligned with the growing global campaign for Palestinian rights, five...

England receive Leah Williamson injury boost ahead of Italy clash in Euro 2025 semi-final
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Indo-Italian Innovation Hub powers expansion, academic synergy & talent exchange in Karnataka
Karnataka pharma has noted that the new Indo-Italian Innovation Hub coming up in Bengaluru will accelerate collaborative programmes, and increase scope for partnerships. The Hub is recognised as a major step towards accelerating collaborative...