Avalanche in Italian Alps kills two skiers, one seriously injured

Two off-piste skiers were killed in an avalanche on Sunday in the Italian Alps near Courmayeur, while a third remains in serious condition, according to the Italian Alpine Rescue Service (CNSAS). The victims, a woman and two men, are “probably” French nationals, authorities said. One skier died at the scene, the second passed......

Italy to join Trump’s board of peace as observer, Meloni confirms

Italy will participate as an observer in the “Board of Peace” initiative promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has confirmed. In remarks published by Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Meloni said Rome had received an invitation to attend the inaugural meeting in observer capacity and intended......

Ferrero heiress who “was not a fan of chocolate” dies at 87

Maria Franca Ferrera, billionaire heiress to the Ferrero Group empire and widow of industrialist Michele Ferrero, has died at the age of 87 at her home in Alba, in Italy’s Piedmont region. Ferrera inherited one of the world’s largest confectionery businesses following her husband’s death in 2015. At the time, Michele Ferrero......

Ubisoft beats forecasts as Assassin’s Creed drives bookings growth

Ubisoft Entertainment reported third quarter net bookings of 338 million euros, up 12 percent year on year and above both company guidance and Wall Street expectations, buoyed by sustained demand for its flagship Assassin’s Creed franchise as the publisher undergoes a sweeping restructuring. For the quarter ending December 2025, the......

Ubisoft staff end three day strike over layoffs and office mandate

More than 1,200 Ubisoft employees in France and Italy have concluded a three day strike launched to protest job cuts, studio closures and a mandatory return to office policy that unions say is designed to pressure workers into resigning. The walkout began on February 10 and was organized by five French unions representing staff at the video......

CAC 40 surpasses 8 400 points for first time on strong corporate earnings

The benchmark French stock index, the CAC 40, crossed the 8 400-point milestone for the first time Thursday at the start of trading, propelled by a wave of mostly well-received corporate earnings reports. Shortly after the market opened, the index was trading 1.09 % higher at 8 403.94 points, exceeding its previous record of 8 396.72 points,......

Greenland Olympian warns climate change threatens winter sports

As Greenlandic biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark competes at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, she says both her homeland and her sport face the same existential challenge: a warming planet that is steadily erasing snow and ice from Europe’s mountains and the Arctic alike. In an opinion piece published Monday in Time, the 24 year old athlete......

Italy and Germany challenge France influence ahead of EU summit

As European Union leaders prepare to gather on February 12 for a key summit on competitiveness, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are positioning their countries as a new driving force within the bloc, reshaping internal dynamics and placing France on the defensive. The two leaders are expected to......

Italy declines to join Trump’s board of peace citing constitutional constraints

Italy will not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed Wednesday, pointing to constitutional limitations that prevent Rome from formally joining the initiative. Speaking to Sky TG24, Tajani said the decision stems from what he described as a “constitutional......

Germany to decide fate of future combat air system

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday that a decision on the troubled Future Combat Air System program will be made within days, adding that the political leadership must now determine whether to rescue the 100 billion euro initiative. His remarks mark the latest turn in a long-running industrial dispute that has stalled......

Poland declines to join Trump Peace Council

Poland said Wednesday it would not join the United States led Peace Council under current conditions, becoming the latest European country to reject the international initiative launched last month by President Donald Trump. “Given certain domestic doubts regarding the structure of the council, under these circumstances Poland will......

Ye to stage first European concerts in over a decade

Ye, the artist widely known as Kanye West, will return to Europe this summer with a headline show at the GelreDome in Arnhem, Netherlands, on June 6, 2026, marking his first live performance on the continent since 2014. A second concert is scheduled for July 18 at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy, according to announcements made Monday......

First giraffe birth in Morocco marks milestone at Dream Village Zoo

A historic moment unfolded in Morocco as a baby giraffe was born at the Dream Village Zoo in Mohammedia. The female calf arrived on Thursday, February 5, at 11:00 a.m., following a 15-month gestation period, and is reported to be in good health. Zoo officials welcomed the birth as a key step in their strategy to promote local breeding and......

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