Europe - Mediterranean
New Italian bill targets Islamic face coverings and religious funding
Italy's government proposes a law banning burqas and niqabs in public to counter cultural separatism linked to Islam.
Italy’s Meloni says she has been denounced to ICC for complicity in genocide
Meloni said she believed that U.S. President Donald Trump had come to the conclusion that Russia was not interested in a peace…
Luxury hybrid car thieves taken down in Belgium, Italy and Spain
A specialized crime network stealing luxury hybrid cars was dismantled, resulting in arrests and significant seizures.
Pope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon in November in first trip abroad
Pope Leo's first international trip will include visits to Turkey and Lebanon focused on peace and Christian issues.
France’s political crisis: How did we get here and what comes next?
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned, intensifying France's ongoing political crisis amid leadership challenges.
Pope Leo trims powers of Vatican bank, rolling back a Francis reform
Pope Leo reversed financial reforms, granting Vatican departments freedom for investments.
UPDATED: Political turmoil increases after French PM Sébastien Lecornu resigns, less than a day after his cabinet was unveiled
France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned, less than a day after his cabinet was unveiled.
Protests erupt in Spain, Italy, Ireland, France, Germany and Switzerland
Protests erupt in Spain, Italy, Ireland, France, Germany and Switzerland
Strike called in Italy, protests flare over interception of Gaza aid ships
Italian unions announced a general strike supporting Gaza aid flotilla, following protests against military interception of ships.
French military boards Russia-linked oil tanker suspected of launching drones
French military intercepted the tanker Boracay, linked to drone incidents near Denmark, amid ongoing investigations.
Italy Police Break Up Illegal Streaming Network; Eight Held
Italian police arrested eight suspects operating a major illegal streaming service, impacting numerous subscription platforms significantly.
UPDATED: Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison
Sarkozy found guilty of criminal association, cleared of corruption charges related to Gadhafi.