Capital city of Italy and the Lazio region, home to Vatican City inside its bounds.
AP and FRONTLINE investigations have shown that U.S. AI models, cloud and internet providers and satellite services have been used to run industrial-scale romance and investment scams based in Southeast Asian compounds. The tools have enabled multilingual fake personas, automated replies and performance tracking; device and routing data tie much traffic to U.S.-registered firms and to Starlink connections in Myanmar.
President Donald Trump has publicly taunted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a G7 photo, posting a meme that said "Restraining order needed" and repeating that she "begged" for a picture. European leaders have rallied to Meloni, and Washington is reviewing U.S. force posture in Europe after allies refused base access for strikes on Iran.
A NYT opinion piece argues potato salad is the Great American Dream Dish, tracing its history from late 19th century cookbooks to modern cookouts and celebrating its role as a unifying, approachable dish at gatherings.
The UK has experienced its warmest April day on record, reaching 26.6°C in London, driven by southerly winds from Europe. This brief heatwave has shifted to cooler, unsettled weather with rain, gales, and snow in some areas. Temperatures are expected to stay near seasonal norms next week, with ongoing variability.
A rediscovered Rome manuscript containing Caedmon’s Hymn has been confirmed as the third-oldest Old English copy, with the accompanying Historia Ecclesiastica among the fifth-oldest surviving versions. The find, linked to Nonantola and later movements, underscores the value of digitised libraries in revealing long-lost texts. Researchers say the Rome copy places Old English verse in the main text and illuminates its linguistic development.
Researchers have digitized a 9th-century Rome manuscript of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History and identified Caedmon’s Hymn embedded in the Latin text, making it the earliest known English verse. The find is dated to the 9th century, three centuries earlier than the previously earliest 12th-century copy. Magnanti and Faulkner say the discovery underscores the early diffusion of English.
Giovanni Galizia, longtime cover of the so-called sexy priest calendar, has not taken holy orders. The Calendar Romano shoots feature men in clerical attire; La Repubblica has raised questions about its authenticity, while the Vatican has not commented. The calendar is produced independently and sells mainly around Rome.
Jet-fuel shortages are disrupting travel systems, with airlines cancelling flights and diverting routes. Passengers are advised to be flexible, rebook when possible, and check policies on refunds, vouchers, and insurance. Regulators warn disruptions could persist as fuel availability tightens.
The Italian coastguard has recovered bodies after a boat packed with refugees capsized near Malta. A fishing boat has rescued about 48 people, with the vessel believed to have departed from Libya. EU talks on asylum returns and new rules are unfolding as rescue operations continue amid ongoing crossings that have claimed many lives this year.
Jetex founder says private aviation has grown post‑COVID, with Middle East leading expansion; company plans to expand in Saudi Arabia as eVTOL and urban mobility gain traction. Market worth ~$50.6B with 24k–25k jets active; high-end travel driving demand amid regional tensions.
Across Rome, tens of thousands have protested migration policy as a far-right plan to push hardline measures advances to parliament. Demonstrations featured anti- and pro-migration marches, with police deployed to keep groups apart. The debate ties to a 50,000-signature petition and to Italy's broader migration strategy.
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has called President Donald Trump’s claim that she “begged” for a G7 photo “completely made up.” Foreign minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a planned US visit and senior Italian ministers have denounced the remarks, deepening a rift that has been growing since April over the Iran war and other disputes.
A FAO-WFP joint report warns that acute food insecurity could worsen from June to November 2026, with about 266 million people affected. Conflicts and violence remain the main drivers across hotspots, while funding cuts and El Niño risks compound the crisis. Gaza’s situation remains fragile but improved since late 2025.
Ultra-conservative Catholic group SSPX has announced plans to ordain four bishops in Ecône despite Vatican warnings. Excommunication for participants is set to follow, heightening tensions within the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV faces a decisive crisis over doctrinal unity.
A sweeping heatwave has driven temperatures above historical highs across France and neighboring countries. Officials have issued red and orange alerts, with tens of millions affected as authorities warn of health risks, power disruptions, and travel delays. Several cities have seen record temperatures, while hospitals and schools adjust operating hours to cope with the extreme heat.
Since late June, civil aviation has faced several safety scares: a JetBlue A321 has reported a collision with a drone near JFK and landed safely; a United and a helicopter pilot have reported near-misses with unmanned aircraft near Newark and Manhattan; Delta 1076 reported a firework strike during descent into Chicago Midway; and LOT Polish Airlines flight 155 emitted a false hijack transponder code and was escorted to Burgas before authorities blamed a transponder error.
Two early‑season heatwaves have broken June temperature records across western Europe, pushing many locations above 40°C, triggering red alerts, disrupting transport and power, and causing dozens of deaths in France and other countries. Scientists have said human‑caused warming has made this event far more likely and night‑time temperatures have remained unusually high.
A persistent high-pressure heat dome is trapping heat and humidity over continental Europe, driving record temperatures from France to the UK. The phenomenon is linked to escalating temperatures due to fossil-fuel emissions, with authorities warning of health risks, wildfires, and rising energy demand.
Pope Leo has urged governments to boost funding and cut bureaucratic barriers to fight hunger, calling access to food a fundamental human right. He warns conflicts and funding shortfalls threaten global food security, stresses WFP's work, and highlights efforts to reach millions with meals and nutrition programs.
A chorus of firsthand accounts shows travel and everyday life are being reshaped by technology, cost, and shifting priorities. From AI packing hacks to pandemic-era lessons, readers describe how trips and routines adapt in 2026.
A round-up of Guardian food pieces highlights how to make bright, seasonally focused meals with minimal fuss. From orecchiette with courgettes to chermoula fish and fast chicken bites, readers are offered practical, tasty ideas that fit into busy summer schedules.
Europe has named Francesco Molinari as an assistant to Luke Donald for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, joining Edoardo after both served as vice-captains in Rome and New York. The move underlines continuity ahead of the centenary edition, with Molinari set to bolster a familiar backroom. In other news, Bob MacIntyre opened strongly at the Travelers Championship.
France leads with record heat as Europe endures a Omega-block-driven heat wave. France, Italy and Britain report extreme temperatures, power outages and weather-related disruptions; authorities warn of ongoing risks.
A historic heatwave has swept across Europe, setting temperature records and stressing infrastructure and health systems. Scientists say climate change has doubled the odds of such events, with millions affected as cities grapple with heat-related disruptions and rising energy demand.
Australian riders remain in the top 10 of the Giro d’Italia, with Hindley in third and Harper climbing to the Top 10 by stage 11. O’Connor and Storer are also in strong positions as the race progresses toward Rome; Vingegaard leads and the field fights for stage-and-podium opportunities.
A collection of personal essays from Business Insider UK and other outlets examines digital boundaries, parenting, money, sleep, and career shifts in 2026. Writers describe reducing smartphone use, reorganizing family tech rules, and experimenting with unconventional routines to regain calm and control.
The Vatican has appointed Italian economist Alessandra Smerilli as head of the office for migrants, environment and development, succeeding Cardinal Michael Czerny. Cardinal Fabio Baggio is named pro-prefect alongside her. The move follows Pope Francis’ push to elevate women in the Holy See’s leadership, while traditionalists push back on further reforms.
The Vatican has declared four newly consecrated SSPX bishops excommunicated, calling the act schismatic and extending penalties to priests and lay adherents. The move follows four bishops' ordination at Econe, Switzerland, in defiance of Pope Leo XIV. The Church warns clergy and faithful that participation in SSPX rites may jeopardize communion, while dialogue with SSPX remains on offer.
The Italian Culture Ministry has acquired the Tomb of Francois, a 4th-century BC Etruscan tomb, including fresco panels and artifacts, from the Torlonia family. The purchase, part of a broader push to repatriate antiquities, is public on June 30, 2026, and the tomb opens to visitors at Rome’s Villa Giulia museum. The ministry has previously spent on other masterpieces this year.
NPR has retracted a report that Justice Samuel Alito was retiring after Nina Totenberg misheard a court announcement. The piece was removed and an on‑air correction was issued; NPR executives have apologised and pledged to review newsroom processes.
Pope Leo XIV has addressed the United States’ migrant history and urged Americans to live up to the Declaration of Independence. He is delivering a message from Rome ahead of a July 4th memorial in Lampedusa, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis and Europe’s response.