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Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro Passes Away at 98

The Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro has passed away. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says on social media that he "sculpted Italy's soul".

Italian Sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro Passes Away at 98

G7 Leaders Aim to Persuade Trump to Ease Tariff Threats

G7 countries' leaders will try to pressure USA's president Donald Trump to back down from the threat of trade war, reports AFP. .

G7 Leaders Aim to Persuade Trump to Ease Tariff Threats

EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

Bulgaria meets the requirements to adopt the euro as a currency from January 1, 2026. The EU Commission now officially states this in a report on Wednesday.

EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

Italian Court Allows Birth Certificates to List Two Mothers

Two women should both be able to stand as parents on the child's birth certificate, Italy's Constitutional Court rules. The message is seen as a setback for Giorgia Meloni's government.

Italian Court Allows Birth Certificates to List Two Mothers

Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, no longer believes that Russia's President wants to end the Ukraine war. This is because Vladimir Putin thinks he is on his way to winning, writes The Wall Street Journal, referring to a conversation between Trump and European leaders.

Trump Doubts Putin's Intentions for Ukraine Peace

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

The USA's Vice President JD Vance has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Italy's capital Rome on Sunday, reports a spokesperson for Vance. .

Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey.

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Doctors Without Borders and UN Urge Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Doctors Without Borders denounce the "intentional humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza, and the UN's António Guterres calls for unimpeded humanitarian access to the strip. The statements come after Israel blocked all humanitarian aid from entering the war-torn area for over ten weeks.

Doctors Without Borders and UN Urge Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

Pope Francis has been laid to rest. At the ceremony in the Vatican, large parts of the world's elite were present – and hundreds of thousands of mourners from all corners of the world.

Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Vatican Ceremony with Global Leaders

Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried.

Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

World Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis' Legacy

The world's Catholics have lost an important leader, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). The USA's Vice President JD Vance – who met the Pope the day before the news of death – also condoles.

World Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis' Legacy

Vance's Wife Visits Colosseum, Tourists Left Fuming

The US Vice President JD Vance is in Italy with his family, among other things to meet with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. On Saturday, Vance and his wife Usha Vance had a planned visit to the Colosseum, which led to the tourist attraction closing a few hours earlier than usual for security reasons.

Vance's Wife Visits Colosseum, Tourists Left Fuming

Vance Expresses Cautious Optimism on Ukraine Peace Talks in Europe

The USA's Vice President JD Vance expresses cautious optimism about the ongoing talks about the war in Ukraine. .

Vance Expresses Cautious Optimism on Ukraine Peace Talks in Europe

Trump Confident of Fair Customs Deal with EU, Says Meloni

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says he is "100 percent" certain of a customs agreement with the EU, but that it must be "fair". Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, who is visiting Washington, says she is "certain" that the parties can come to an agreement.

Trump Confident of Fair Customs Deal with EU, Says Meloni

Can Italy's Meloni Bridge EU-US Tensions in Washington Visit?

Can Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni broker peace in the customs dispute with the USA? The "Trump whisperer" hopes to get Washington to listen, as an agent for the entire EU. .

Can Italy's Meloni Bridge EU-US Tensions in Washington Visit?

US Envoy Condemns Sumy Attack as Crossing All Boundaries

Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy to Ukraine, joins the chorus of condemnations of Russia's attack on Ukrainian Sumy, where over 30 people were killed. The attack "crosses all boundaries of decency", he writes on X.

US Envoy Condemns Sumy Attack as Crossing All Boundaries

Italy sends migrants to Albanian camps

After several months of legal wrangling, Italy has sent 40 migrants to asylum centers in Albania. .

Italy sends migrants to Albanian camps

Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

Donald Trump's tariffs imply a fundamental change for global trade that will weaken the West, warns the US's allies. Even from China, harsh criticism is coming.

Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

The EU leadership is still waiting for a meeting with the US President Donald Trump. And they can wait for a long time – as Trump clearly dislikes the union.

Trump's fight against the EU: "Will destroy"

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine.

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has met the German election winner Friedrich Merz in Berlin, he writes on [X](https://x. com/SwedishPM/status/1894803535373517245).

Prime Minister Kristersson met election winner Merz in Berlin

The Pope jokes with Meloni from his sickbed

Pope Francis has received Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his sickbed, where he is being treated for double-sided pneumonia since Friday. Meloni said after the visit that the 88-year-old pope was "alert and present" and was in good spirits.

The Pope jokes with Meloni from his sickbed

Brian Molko on trial – called Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a fascist

The rock band Placebo's frontman Brian Molko called Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a fascist from the stage. Now he is being prosecuted.

Brian Molko on trial – called Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a fascist

Judge Refuses Deportation of Migrants

A judge in Italy on Friday rejected the transfer of migrants, who tried to reach Italy, to camps in Albania. .

Judge Refuses Deportation of Migrants