Europe - Mediterranean
Man shot dead by French police after stabbings at Marseille hotel
A man was shot dead by police in Marseille after stabbing five people on Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutor Nicolas Bessone said the attacker,…
French PM Bayrou’s marathon talks unlikely to avert no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister François Bayrou is holding intensive talks with political leaders in a last-ditch attempt to prevent a no-confidence vote scheduled…
Spain’s far right gains as leading parties fight over fires
Spain has endured its worst wildfire season in 30 years, with nearly 400,000 hectares burned, sparking both environmental and political crises. The…
Italy protests US double tariff on cheese exports
The European Union’s recent trade deal with the United States may have averted a damaging tariff war, but it has already sparked…
Tourists Arrivals in Italy Rose 9.3% in August
Tourist arrivals in Italy rose 9.3% in August's first half, reaching over 15.5 million, compared to 14.3 million in 2024.
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire, hostages’ release in Israel-Hamas conflict
Pope Leo made a "strong appeal" to the global community on Wednesday to end the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas,…
France plunges back into crisis after PM Bayrou’s confidence-vote backfires
Opposition parties say they will vote Bayrou out - Far-right wants snap elections
Eruption at Mount Etna, Catania Airport Stays Open
Mount Etna shows intense activity and ash emissions; Catania airport remains operational amid alerts.
MSC Cruise Ship Bound for Malta Arrives Safely in Naples After Engine Failure
The flagship of MSC Cruises, the World Europa, arrived safely in Naples late Monday after drifting powerless for nearly 10 hours off…
MSC Cruise Ship Suffers Engine Failure off Ponza
Cruise ship breaks down south of Rome, Italy
Libyan Coast Guard Fires on Ocean Viking NGO Vessel After Rescue Operation
The humanitarian ship Ocean Viking , operated by SOS Mediterranée, came under heavy fire from the Libyan Coast Guard in what the…
In Madrid’s Poorest Areas, Residents Ask for Trees to Survive Heatwaves
Madrid's heatwave highlights tree loss in poorer neighborhoods, impacting health, prompting activism for increased tree planting.