Palermo is a southern Italian city and Sicily’s capital, a historic hub facing housing, culture and tourism questions amid regional shifts.
Extensive wildfires are burning across France, Spain and Italy as heatwaves drive arid conditions. Evacuations continue, hundreds of firefighters operate across multiple fronts, and authorities warn that heat and dry vegetation will keep fire risk high in coming days.
A wave of polo shirts is shaping fashion and public life. From football managers and politicians to celebrities, the polo is crossing borders and industries. Sales and social buzz point to a sustained revival driven by preppy styling and casual formality.
The Milan prosecutor’s office has summoned Alessandro Bastoni, a 27-year-old Italy defender, in connection with an inquiry into an alleged escort ring. Investigators allege he paid for sex with a 17-year-old in June 2020. Wiretaps quote a PR representative and Bastoni’s responses; his camp says he did not engage in sexual relations with minors. Other players are under scrutiny in the wider probe.
A heavy monsoon has caused floods and landslides across Afghanistan, Bangladesh and neighboring regions. In Nuristan’s Parun, dozens are dead or missing and emergency teams are racing to locate survivors as more rain is forecast.
The Morandi Bridge collapse verdict has been handed down in Genoa. Castellucci has been sentenced to 12 years for vehicular homicide and negligence, with 32 others convicted in what prosecutors call a landmark case for Italy’s aging infrastructure.
Protests greet Tilman Fertitta’s Venice stop as part of a coastal diplomacy tour marking the US 250th anniversary. Demonstrators accuse the ambassador’s voyage of flaunting wealth amid tensions over Trump administration’s international stance. Venice’s authorities maintain the event showcases partnership and shared history.