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After nearly a year of disappearance in the Italian Alps, a 64-year-old doctor has finally been found thanks to the use of a drone and, especially, the sharp eye of an artificial intelligence software. The AI tool identified his hiking helmet in a vast mountain area covering more than 180 hectares. On......
More than one million young pilgrims gathered in Rome on Sunday, August 3, to attend a grand outdoor Mass celebrated by Pope Leon XIV, marking the conclusion of the Jubilee of Youth, a major Catholic event that attracted worshippers from around the world. In his homily, the 69-year-old pontiff addressed......
A 52-year-old Jewish father and his six-year-old son were assaulted by a group of people at a service station near Milan, Italy, on Sunday, in an incident that highlights the growing wave of antisemitism across Europe. The attack reportedly began after a cashier noticed that both father and son were......
On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV held a rare meeting with a senior representative of the Russian Orthodox Church at the Vatican—his first encounter with a top Russian cleric since becoming the head of the Catholic Church in May. According to an official Vatican statement, the pontiff received Metropolitan......
Germany has officially authorized the export of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft to Turkey, ending months of diplomatic hesitation over the sale. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed on Wednesday that the German Defense Ministry had sent a letter to Ankara validating the export. Turkey,......
Italian authorities have cancelled a planned concert featuring Russian conductor Valery Gergiev following public and political criticism due to his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The performance was scheduled for Sunday, July 27, near Naples and was set to include Italian musicians......
Nearly 1,200 potential victims of human trafficking have been identified in a large-scale international operation involving law enforcement from 43 countries, Interpol announced on Friday, July 11. The operation led to the arrest of 158 suspects in June and focused on combating sexual exploitation, forced......
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is preparing to launch a new humanitarian mission to Gaza, weeks after Israeli forces intercepted one of its vessels in international waters. The new ship, named Handala, is set to depart from the Italian port of Siracusa on July 13. The effort aims to deliver aid to Palestinians......
Morocco has secured a prominent position in global cultural preservation efforts by being elected vice-president of UNESCO’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Body (STAB). Azzedine Karra, an experienced underwater heritage specialist, will represent Morocco in this influential role. A key seat......
Spanish Crown Princess Leonor de Borbón is expected to visit the occupied city of Ceuta for the first time in June 2025 as part of her military training program with the Spanish Navy. She will arrive aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo, which will dock in Ceuta for 48 hours from June 21 to June 23. Spanish......
Israeli authorities have detained several activists aboard the "Madeleine," a ship from the Freedom Flotilla intercepted near Gaza, following their refusal to sign deportation documents. Among those who agreed to leave were four activists, including Swedish pro-Palestinian campaigner Greta......
Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikTok star, faced a brief detention by U.S. immigration authorities (ICE) after overstaying his visa. The Senegalese-Italian influencer was allowed a voluntary departure and has since left the country, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to ICE, the......
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson has been appointed as the overall artistic director of Dior, according to an announcement by LVMH on social media. This move follows the recent exit of Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, who previously led Dior’s women’s division. Anderson, who......
