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European leaders, including France’s Macron and the UK’s Keir Starmer, convened in Berlin for an E5 summit aimed at strengthening defence collaboration amid shifting US commitments. The summit addressed support for Ukraine and strategic military projects, coinciding with a key NATO summit in Ankara in July.
French President Emmanuel Macron successfully orchestrated a G7 summit, culminating in a joint declaration supporting Ukraine and facilitating dialogue between the US and Iran. Macron described the event as a pivotal moment for Europe, showcasing unity and strategic engagement amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Austrian protesters blocked the Brenner Pass on Saturday to demand action against rising traffic noise and pollution. Authorities closed the vital highway from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, although traffic disruptions were less severe than anticipated, according to early reports. Local leaders seek urgent infrastructure reform.
Protests against mass tourism are occurring across Spain, Italy, and Portugal, highlighting issues like rising housing costs and local displacement in cities such as Barcelona, Venice, and Lisbon.
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Seeking “trendy new places” that are genuinely good in the Eternal City is usually as futile as searching for Andy Warhols at the Vatican Museum—and yet.
Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, erupted early on Monday morning, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the air above Sicily.
Breaking News: Mount Etna erupts in Sicily
Italy’s most active volcano, Mount Etna, has started erupting—spewing lava and ash high into the sky.
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV’s progressive views on immigration, environmentalism, and LGBTQ+ rights are already challenging Italy’s conservative Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
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