Europe - Mediterranean
Portuguese parliament approves ban on wearing face veils in public spaces
Portugal's parliament approved a bill banning face veils, primarily targeting Muslim women's attire.
The Louvre Robbery: Piecing Together the Daring Jewellery Theft
Thieves stole priceless crown jewels from the Louvre during a bold daylight heist.
Bomb attack destroy’s journalist Sigfrido Ranucci cars
In the early hours of the morning, two cars belonging to Italian journalist Sigfrido Ranucci, the host of the investigative television programme…
French PM expected to survive two no-confidence votes on day of reckoning
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces two no-confidence votes in parliament on Thursday but is expected to narrowly survive after suspending President…
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Mediterranean
USS Gerald R. Ford resumes Mediterranean operations, reinforcing U.S. naval presence in Europe.
Trump threatens tariffs on Spain over refusal to boost NATO defense spending
Trump threatened tariffs on Spain for not raising defense spending to NATO's 5% commitment.
In EU first, Greece set to introduce 13-hour workday
Greece plans 13-hour workdays for private sector, sparking protests and union opposition.
Explosion in Italy kills three Carabinieri during police raid
An explosion at a farmhouse in northern Italy during a police raid killed three Carabinieri officers and injured 12 others
Over 5.7 Million Italians Living in Absolute Poverty, Istat Reports
Over 5.7 million Italians living in absolute poverty, highlighting significant demographic disparities.
Ex-French President Sarkozy’s 5-year jail term to start next week
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will begin a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy on October 21.
Trump floats dropping Spain from NATO alliance
Trump suggested NATO should consider expelling Spain due to its low military spending, which contradicts the alliance's new 5% commitment.
Pope Leo will ‘stand with’ Catholic leaders in protecting immigrants’ rights, advocates say
Pope Leo XIV pledges support for U.S. immigrants and urges Catholic leaders to unite.