Cyclone Harry has unleashed extreme weather across the Mediterranean, leaving a trail of destruction along Italy’s coastlines and beyond. Powerful winds, relentless rainfall, and massive waves overwhelmed towns, transport links, and critical infrastructure in multiple regions. In southern Italy, flooding inundated homes and tourist areas, while entire sections of seafronts, promenades, and beaches were destroyed. Wave heights reached extraordinary levels, tearing through coastal defences and washing roads into the sea. Emergency services and military units were deployed as authorities worked to manage evacuations and assess damage.
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The European Union is facing one of its most consequential decisions of the Ukraine war: whether to use frozen Russian central bank assets to help finance Ukraine’s future. Around 210 billion euros in Russian assets, frozen after Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022, are now at the center of a fierce debate inside Europe.
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Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through Udine, Italy, ahead of the Italy vs Israel World Cup qualifier, demanding Israel’s exclusion from international football. Despite a Gaza ceasefire and tight security, clashes erupted between demonstrators and police outside the stadium. Italy won 3–0, but the match was overshadowed by chants, protests, and anger at Italy’s football federation for refusing to boycott Israel.
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At the landmark Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, U.S. President Donald Trump drew global attention with a light-hearted comment, referring to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a “beautiful young woman.” The remark came amid the signing of a historic declaration aimed at fostering enduring peace and long-term prosperity in the Gaza region. Meloni’s participation was widely recognized for her dedication and political acumen, earning her personal praise as both a skilled leader and a key contributor to the summit’s success. WATCH
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