Jul 18 Tourists, residents advised to stay inside as second heat wave hits Europe By Colleen Barry, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires. Continue reading
Jul 17 Heat wave scorches southern Europe, prompting public health warnings By Associated Press Officials are urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (about half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times. Continue reading
Jul 14 Emergency heat measures in place as Southern Europe swelters By Derek Gatopoulos, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press Countries in southern Europe are preparing emergency measures at the start of a heat wave that is expected to push temperatures to 45 degrees Celsius (113F) in some areas over the next few days. Continue reading
Jun 20 Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Korea battle to host 2030 World Expo By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Cities in Saudi Arabia, Italy and South Korea are vying for the chance to host the 2030 World Expo, or world's fair. The event brings in big revenue and a boost to the image and reputation of the host cities. Continue reading
Jun 14 Watch 6:14 News Wrap: Fed keeps interest rates steady but signals more hikes to come In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve paused interest rates after 15 months of hikes, nearly 80 people drowned off Greece in one of the worst migrant disasters this year, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was honored with… Continue watching
Jun 14 State funeral begins for former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi amid day of national mourning By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Berlusconi died at the age of 86 on Monday in a Milan hospital where he was being treated for chronic leukemia. Continue reading
Jun 12 Silvio Berlusconi, tarnished leader who transformed Italian politics, dies at 86 By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Berlusconi cast a spell over Italy — and nearly led it to financial ruin. Continue reading
May 28 Mysterious bright green liquid in Venice's Grand Canal under investigation, police say By Associated Press Police in Venice are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared Sunday in the city’s famed Grand Canal. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 4:29 News Wrap: Biden discusses Ukraine support with Japan's prime minister In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden met with Japan's prime minister and discussed support for Ukraine's military and defense cooperation against China's growing military power, 30 Russian cruise missiles rained down on Ukraine overnight and the toll of a… Continue watching
May 17 Heavy rains in drought-struck northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One Grand Prix By Luca Bruno, Associated Press The flooding forced Formula One to cancel this weekend's Grand Prix in Emilia-Romagna. Officials are warning the rivers could again burst their banks as rain continues. Continue reading