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Italy
Mount Etna has erupted, causing thick ash clouds and significant travel disruptions, with hundreds of flights cancelled or diverted from Catania, Sicily.
Spain is extending border checks on travellers arriving from Italy for an additional 15 days, now set to expire on 22 September. This follows Italy’s earlier extension of its own checks, both measures stemming from a diplomatic dispute rooted in ongoing migration issues in Ceuta.
European monarchs and world leaders are paying tribute to Norway’s King Harald, who died aged 89. The continent’s oldest reigning monarch leaves behind a legacy of unwavering dedication, with tributes highlighting his warmth, leadership, and unity-promoting efforts for Norway and beyond.
Cliff Notes – King and Queen’s Italy tour The King and Queen expressed high spirits…
The King’s state visit to Italy is a significant display of the UK’s soft power amidst heightened global tensions, symbolised by a grand arrival, including fighter jets.
On April 9, 2025, a series of major air travel disruptions across Europe for holidaymakers…
The King and Queen have arrived in Rome for their state visit to Italy, coinciding with their twentieth wedding anniversary and amid concerns about the monarch’s health.
Pope Francis insisted on travelling in his Fiat Papal car rather than taking a helicopter, reflecting his desire to connect with the public after his hospital discharge.
Cliff Notes – Pope speaks in public for first time in five weeks The Pope…
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