World Nov 03 Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats By Kirsten Grieshaber, Stefanie Dazio, David Biller, Associated Press
World Oct 24 Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe The demonstration in Milan remained peaceful, but there were brief clashes with police in both Rome and Turin. By Colleen Barry, Demetris Nellas, Sylvia Hui, Associated Press
World Oct 19 From France to Albania, how social unrest is fueling protests across Europe Rising food and fuel prices, a lack of funding for education, the state of public services, and access to housing have created the perfect breeding ground for a fall of protests across Europe. By Teresa Medrano, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
World Sep 07 Pope Leo returns to sanctuary where he prayed after election and unveils a fresco depicting the event Pope Leo XIV returned Monday to a sanctuary where he prayed just after his election and revealed a permanent sign of his devotion to the place: a fresco depicting him praying that now adorns an upper cornice of the basilica. By Silvia Stellacci, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Arts Aug 16 Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday Art expert Alberto Fiz estimated the value of the stolen works at 70 million euros ($81 million) to 80 million euros ($92 million). By Colleen Barry, Associated Press
Aug 14 Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings worth millions By Associated Press Police said Friday that the artworks were taken earlier this year from a private museum near Parma. Continue reading
Jul 02 Europe's leaders close ranks as they face barbs and pressure from Trump By Giada Zampano, Sam McNeil, Associated Press After Trump questioned Italy’s reliability as a wartime ally and claimed Giorgia Meloni had groveled for his attention, European leaders rallied to Meloni's side. It is the latest example of how the often divisive American president is helping to draw Europe closer together. Continue reading
Jun 23 Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Temperatures will remain high around the clock in France, the European nation the most affected so far by the early summer heat wave. Continue reading
Jun 20 Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants By Nicole Winfield, Brian Hendrie, Associated Press Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migrant crackdown, urged young people in particular to learn about Cabrini’s life and service, once again confirming history’s first U.S. pope as the heir to Pope Francis in prioritizing the… Continue reading
Jun 20 Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless' By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked “over and over” for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he said was Italy’s lack… Continue reading