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Ministers condemn 'inhumane killing of civilians' in Gaza
A statement from the Foreign Ministers of 26 countries including Ireland has condemned what it called the "drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians" in Gaza. The statement called for an immediate end to the war and the release of...

An Insider’s Guide to Where to Stay, Eat and Explore in Athens, Greece
Athens no longer plays the layover. What was once a perfunctory pause en route to the Greek islands now rewards those who linger—and wrong-foots those who think they already know it. The old pillars still stand. The Acropolis casts its long...

Italy Signs Contract to Acquire EA-37B Compass Call
The Italian Air Force is set to receive two EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft, after the Italian government recently signed the acquisition contract, announced L3Harris. The deal, worth $300 million, follows the approval of the...

Pope Leo XIV mobbed by Catholic influencers at Vatican festival
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Eagle-eyed buyer snaps up £30k Dalí painting for £150 at house clearance sale
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July’s Heat Hits Hard: Italy Moves to Safeguard Workers
On 2 July 2025, the Ministry of Labour and the social partners signed a new Protocol for the Management of Climate Risks in the Workplace (the ‘Protocol’) with the aim of combining the continuation of production activities whilst guaranteeing...

Italy concert of pro-Putin conductor Gergiev cancelled
Italy's Royal Palace of Caserta said Monday it was cancelling a weekend concert of pro-Kremlin maestro Valery Gergiev -- a close supporter of Vladimir Putin -- after an uproar from politicians and Kremlin critics. Gergiev has not condemned...

How Cinehill brought Motovun magic to Gorski Kotar
29/07/2025 - The iconic Croatian event moved location twice in three years but preserved its recognisable profile and programme concept, as well as its unique spirit l-r: Milena Zajović, Catherine Breillat receiving her Cinehill Maverick Award,...

Regards to the Chef: Italian Festival Honors Catalano as Italian-American of the Year
photo by: Eric Ayres It was all smiles Wednesday night at Undo’s West in St. Clairsville during the kickoff dinner for the 42nd annual Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival. From left are Anthony “Herk” Sparachane, 2025 Italian...

Italian Concert Organizers Cancel Gergiev Performance Amid Backlash Over Kremlin Ties
Concert organizers in Italy have canceled a performance by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev following mounting criticism over his ties to the Kremlin, the Italian news outlet ANSA reported Monday. Gergiev, a supporter of President Vladimir Putin...

Black Sox, Ohtani’s interpreter and more: A look at prominent sports betting scandals
Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed, but a U.S. Supreme… Betting scandals have been a concern for professional sports leagues for as long as they’ve existed, but a U.S. Supreme Court...

Map Shows States With Most-Popular Attractions, According to Tourists
The NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida has been named the top-rated attraction in the United States, while a snorkeling and sightseeing tour around Oahu in Hawaii claimed the No. 1 spot among the country's top experiences on...

Kimi Antonelli reveals ‘really nice’ words of wisdom from Lewis Hamilton
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Italian Juvenile Center Overrun by Foreign Minors Raises Radicalization and Security Concerns
Authorities grapple with surging criminality and Islamic radicalization as migrant youth dominate Milan’s Beccaria detention facility. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom MILAN — Italian officials are facing a mounting crisis inside juvenile detention...

Italian concert by Putin-linked Russian conductor called off after outcry
A concert in Italy by a top Russian conductor with close ties to Vladimir Putin has been cancelled after a widespread outcry. Valery Gergiev, who has repeatedly expressed support for the Russian president, had been scheduled to lead a local...

Italy cancels pro-Kremlin conductor Gergiev's concert after backlash
Valery Gergiev. Stock photo: Getty Images The management of the Royal Palace of Caserta in Italy announced on Monday that it had cancelled a concert featuring Russian conductor and "Putin’s friend" Valery Gergiev. Source: Italian news agency Ansa,...

George hosts crucial G20 labour talks as global leaders arrive
This key meeting, which kicked off on Monday 28 July, marks a significant step towards shaping international labour and employment policy under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. The 4th G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) Technical Meeting is held at...
Italy cancels concert with pro-Putin conductor Gergiev
ROME (Reuters) -Italian authorities have cancelled a classical concert scheduled for Sunday following criticism over the attendance of a top Russian conductor shunned in the West since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Valery Gergiev, who is widely...

Albanese government weakens US and Western links
Warned by experts that the strategic environment is the most dangerous it has been since the second world war, it would seem that either the Albanese government has chosen to ignore this, or it is planning to move us gradually into Beijing’s...

IMF report leaves Labour's pledge to make Britain the fastest growing G7 economy in tatters... but the EU is doing even worse
By HUGO DUNCAN Updated: 09:08 EDT, 29 July 2025 Labour’s pledge to make Britain the fastest growing economy in the G7 is lying in tatters, according to a leading global watchdog. In a major report published today, the International Monetary Fund...