World Jul 02 Europe's leaders close ranks as they face barbs and pressure from Trump By Giada Zampano, Sam McNeil, Associated Press
World Jun 23 Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths Temperatures will remain high around the clock in France, the European nation the most affected so far by the early summer heat wave. By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
World Jun 20 Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants 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… By Nicole Winfield, Brian Hendrie, Associated Press
Politics Jun 20 Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless' 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… By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Politics Jun 19 Italy's Meloni pushes back on Trump's 'fabricated' claim as top diplomat cancels U.S. trip Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and all of Italy. By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
May 31 Recovering wetlands fuel growth of flamingo population in Venice By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The pale pink birds — called “fenicotteri” in Italian — are now flocking to Venice in record numbers, as ecological efforts to restore damaged wetlands could help expand their habitat and possibly induce them to nest in the lagoon. Continue reading
May 16 Vehicle rams into pedestrians in Italy, injuring at least 8 people By Associated Press The driver, a 31-year-old man, was detained and questioned in the city of Modena. Authorities are investigating whether he was under the influence or acted deliberately. Continue reading
Apr 15 Trump decries Italy's Meloni for siding with the pope and not supporting Iran war By Colleen Barry, Associated Press "I thought she had courage,'' Trump said in an interview with leading Italian daily Corriere della Sera. "I was wrong."… Continue reading
Mar 30 European museum heists continue, as thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian private foundation By Associated Press Local media reported that the thieves were able to nab the paintings in less than three minutes and escape across the museum gardens. Continue reading
Mar 23 Italian voters reject judicial reform in setback for Meloni By Giada Zampano, Associated Press With political tensions already running high, public debate intensified in the final weeks before the vote, turning it into a de facto confidence test on Meloni’s leadership itself. Continue reading