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Sweden opposes diluting the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) amid a policy clash, with ten EU countries including Poland and Italy advocating for weakened rules. Sweden, alongside Ireland, Spain, Finland, and others, urges maintaining the ETS’s current framework during its European Commission review.

At the NATO Summit, Trump criticized Italy and other allies for refusing to aid US strikes against Iran. Italy's Meloni continues to oppose providing assistance for potential military action against Iran.

At least 64 deportees from Libya were convicted in three Punjab districts after summary trials for illegally crossing international borders. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecuted them, resulting in 10-15 days' imprisonment and fines of Rs25,000-50,000. The FIA has restricted the deportees' travel for five years and reported 172 convictions in illegal immigration cases over six months.

Italy has expelled two Russian embassy employees, accusing them of spying. Russia's Foreign Ministry announced it would respond to the expulsion.

Cuban doctors are continuing to work in hospitals in Italy's Calabria region under a long-running program, despite U.S. efforts to end the initiative. The program remains active despite external pressure from the United States.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated Italy will not participate in military operations against Iran, reiterating Rome's position amid regional tensions. Italy also denied permission for US military aircraft bound for the Middle East to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily.

New York City hosted the largest maritime gathering in US history for America's 250th birthday, featuring ships from 20 countries and two active-duty US Navy ships. The event, organized by Sail4th 250, included a parade of tall ships and public tours of naval vessels from July 3 to July 8, 2026.

Nine European countries, including Belgium, France, and Germany, have urged the European Commission to extend emergency flexibility for the Entry/Exit System (EES) past September 2026, citing operational difficulties. The EES allows temporary suspension of biometric data collection during congestion, but member states report technical and operational issues causing travel disruptions during the summer season.

NATO leaders attended a summit in Ankara, where President Donald Trump criticized allies for insufficient defense spending and accused them of taking advantage of the U.S., while NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte attempted to mediate tensions by emphasizing increased defense investments.

A heatwave in Europe led to surging sales of Chinese-made air conditioners and fans, with Alibaba's Spanish fan sales nearly doubling and Midea's European air-conditioner sales rising over 70% in the first half of the year. The article questions the relevance of comparing US and Chinese AI models amid these developments.

A heatwave in Europe led to surges in sales of Chinese-made air conditioners and fans, with Alibaba's retail platform reporting near-doubled fan sales in Spain and Midea Group's air-conditioner sales in western Europe rising over 70% year-to-date. The article questions the relevance of comparing US and Chinese AI models amidst these developments.

Zelenskyy states Ukraine is an asset to Nato rather than a liability. Italy accuses Moscow of engaging in a hybrid conflict following Russian spying arrests.

President Trump launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license for Iranian oil sales during the NATO summit in Ankara, shifting focus from defense spending and Ukraine support. The action followed attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz and highlighted tensions within NATO over allies' reluctance to support the U.S.-led Iran conflict.

The US military has appointed a new drone chief, and the UK, Italy, and Japan are advancing their plans for the GCAP fighter jet project.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have reignited a personal feud after Trump shared a doctored image of Meloni with the caption 'RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED' on Truth Social. Italian ministers stated they will avoid responding to Trump's attacks to preserve bilateral relations, despite the tension ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

Richemont completed the sale of Baume & Mercier to Italy's Damiani Group on July 1, shifting focus to Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels. The 196-year-old brand was sold after 38 years under Richemont's ownership.

Italy’s oldest dairy, Brazzale SpA, has introduced a new method to borrow against its aging Gran Moravia cheese. The initiative involves leveraging the value of stored cheese as collateral for financial borrowing.

Donald Trump reignited his feud with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing a doctored image on Truth Social, captioned 'restraining order needed,' altering G7 footage to make her appear enamored with him. This follows weeks of public clashes after Trump claimed she 'begged' for a photo.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's ministers downplayed U.S. President Donald Trump's public feud with her, emphasizing the importance of maintaining transatlantic relations. Trump shared a meme on Truth Social joking about needing a restraining order against Meloni, following an awkward G7 summit meeting where he claimed she 'begged' for a photo. Italian officials reiterated that government relations with the U.S. remain unaffected by Trump's comments.

Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa, Italy, and delivered a symbolic message urging the protection of migrants.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements to contain a blaze that has burned for over three days. Greek authorities have issued warnings about toxic smoke from the fires.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing a blaze through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. In Greece, toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki prompted residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting the fire through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a blaze in central Portugal has burned over 12,000 hectares. A 76-year-old man was arrested in Greece for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.

Pope Leo spent July Fourth at a migrant cemetery in Italy and met with the U.S. ambassador, who presented him with a commemorative baseball, apple pie, and a U.S. World Cup jersey. The pope previously visited the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

Pope Leo XIV will visit Lampedusa, Italy on July 4th to pray with migrants and honor those who died trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

Pope Leo visited Lampedusa, Italy, urging Europe and the United States to welcome and assist migrants. The pontiff emphasized the importance of protecting and integrating migrants during his symbolic trip to the island.

Italian rice crops in Pavia province are suffering due to a severe drought and what is considered the worst European heatwave in June. Sharon Angoli and her father, Carlo, report that their parched paddies are unlikely to recover even with summer rains.

Credit Agricole SA has increased its stake in BPM, strengthening its position in Italy. The euro-area economy demonstrated resilience to trade turmoil caused by Donald Trump with unexpected growth at the end of last year.

Pope Leo visited Lampedusa, Italy, a key migrant arrival point, to address rising anti-migrant policies in the US and EU. The visit occurs amid tensions with President Trump over migrant treatment and follows the EU's recent approval of new migrant policies.

Ahmed Dremly, a Palestinian scholar evacuated to Italy on a scholarship, reflects on the emotional contrast between his newfound safety and the ongoing suffering in Gaza. He describes feelings of guilt and anger over leaving his homeland during the Israeli war, highlighting disparities in basic necessities like water and housing.

Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint in Italy against an Israeli man for alleged Gaza war crimes, citing his social media posts as evidence of public endorsement of demolition operations. The foundation has previously filed complaints against IDF soldiers abroad.

Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa, a Mediterranean island that serves as a major arrival point for migrants from Africa, to emphasize support for migrants. The visit coincided with the United States' 250th anniversary of independence and follows his previous disagreements with President Donald Trump's policies on migrants.

Italy is seeking to soften language in a NATO summit draft statement regarding a €70 billion military aid package for Ukraine scheduled for 2026 and 2027. The Italian government argues that binding timeframes could hinder an earlier Russia-Ukraine settlement but will not block consensus at the Ankara summit.

Pope Leo XIV visits Italy's Lampedusa island, a key arrival point for African migrants, to send a message to US and EU leaders. The first US pope, who has criticized President Donald Trump's migrant policies, is on the island on July 4, the US' 250th anniversary.

Pope Leo XIV visited Lampedusa, Italy, a key arrival point for North African migrants, to symbolically oppose anti-immigrant rhetoric from US and EU political factions. The visit highlights the island's role as a frontier for migrant crossings.

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Italy against Israeli soldier Arik Ben Asulin, alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide during Israel's war on Gaza. The complaint cites social media evidence showing his involvement in demolitions of civilian infrastructure, including Al-Azhar University and residential areas in Shujaiya and the Netzarim Corridor, and invokes Italy's universal jurisdiction under the Geneva Conventions and Rome Statute.

Italy has joined Bulgaria in opposing EU plans to impose a visa ban on Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, citing concerns about sanctioning a Christian denomination leader. The proposal is part of the EU's 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's military-industrial and financial sectors, which also includes disputes over a Russian oil price cap and a ban on former Russian combatants entering the EU.

Japan, Italy, and the U.K. secured a £4.6 billion contract for the GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet, enabling its development phase after the U.K. resolved funding delays. The tri-nation consortium Edgewing, comprising BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd., will advance design and technology under the agreement.

President Donald Trump criticized NATO for what he called a 'one sided path,' highlighting U.S. defense spending of $980 billion compared to lower contributions from allies like the UK, France, Italy, and Poland. He also accused NATO of being 'useless' during the Hormuz Strait situation and labeled the alliance a 'Paper Tiger.' The comments came ahead of an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.