Europe - Mediterranean
France to send warplanes to protect Polish airspace
France will deploy three Rafale warplanes to enhance Poland's airspace security amid Russian drone incursions and NATO’s heightened alert.
Local chikungunya cases soar in France
France reported nearly 400 local chikungunya cases this summer, highlighting a significant outbreak compared to last year.
Spain’s parliament kills shorter work week bill
Spain's government failed to shorten work week amid political challenges.
‘Block Everything’ protests sweep across France, scores arrested
Protesters across France obstructed highways, burned barricades and clashed sporadically with police on Wednesday in a show of anger against President Emmanuel…
Spain plans smoking ban at bar terraces, beaches, stadiums
The ban would also apply to vapes or e-cigarettes, which are increasingly popular with young people.
Macron names ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French PM
Sébastien Lecornu becomes France's new prime minister, tasked with addressing public debt and budget challenges.
Strong earthquake strikes Evia island, felt in Athens
Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude in Greece
French parliament ousts prime minister, deepening political crisis
France's parliament ousted the government amid ongoing debt crisis and instability.
Italian teen, Carlo Acutis, to become first millennial Catholic saint on Sunday
A British-born Italian boy who died of leukaemia in 2006 will become the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation on Sunday,…
Italy rules out sending troops to Ukraine under peace plan
Italy will not send troops to Ukraine, supporting cease-fire monitoring while proposing collective security guarantees for Kyiv.
Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91
Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian fashion designer, passed away at 91, leaving a lasting legacy in style and innovation.
UPDATED: Lisbon mourns 17 victims of cable car crash as investigation begins
At least 15 killed in crash on Lisbon's historic cable car railway