Pope Leo decries European military spending as “betrayal” of diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV criticized the steady increase in European military spending, describing it as a move that undermines diplomacy and deepens global insecurity. During a public address at a university visit in Rome, in Rome, the pontiff warned that growing investment in weapons and defence systems risks diverting resources away from essential......

Huawei, JAC and Stellantis discuss Maserati electric vehicle venture

A potential partnership between Huawei, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group and Stellantis is under discussion to develop new energy vehicles under the Maserati brand. The talks reportedly involve a framework where each company would take a defined role in product development, manufacturing and branding, although no final agreement has been reached. Under......

Ferretti Shareholders face board control battle between KKCG and Weichai

Shareholders of Ferretti S.p.A. are set to vote on board leadership as two major investors, Czech-based KKCG Maritime and China’s Weichai Group Holdings Limited, compete for control of the luxury yacht manufacturer’s governance structure. The annual meeting has become a key battleground, with both shareholders submitting competing......

Japan PM Takaichi to visit the UK and Italy ahead of G7 summit

Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to visit the United Kingdom and Italy in June ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) leaders’ summit scheduled to take place in France, according to media reports citing government sources. The planned diplomatic tour is expected to include meetings in London and Rome, where discussions will......

Italian companies target Morocco’s expanding glass manufacturing sector

A delegation of Italian companies specializing in glass processing technologies visited Casablanca from May 4 to May 7 as part of an economic mission aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation between Morocco and Italy. The initiative was organized by ITA – ICE Agenzia in partnership with GIMAV to support the expansion of Italian......

France charges Tunisian man over alleged Louvre attack plot

French counterterrorism authorities have charged a 27-year-old Tunisian national suspected of planning a jihadist attack targeting the Louvre Museum and Jewish sites in Paris. Prosecutors confirmed that the suspect, identified as Dhafer M., was formally indicted on May 11 and placed in pretrial detention following his appearance before anti-terrorism......

Meta loses EU court battle over compensation for Italian publishers

Meta Platforms has lost a legal challenge before Europe’s highest court in a dispute over compensation owed to Italian publishers for the use of news content snippets. The ruling confirms that digital platforms may be required to pay fair compensation when using fragments of journalistic content online, strengthening the position of......

Turkey receives first emergency US oil shipment amid Hormuz crisis

Turkey is preparing to receive its first ever emergency crude shipment from the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve as Washington expands energy exports to allies facing supply disruptions linked to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Tanker tracking data showed that American reserve oil is already en route to Turkish ports,......

Italy rules out immediate Hormuz mission amid regional tensions

Italy has clarified that no official military mission to the Strait of Hormuz is currently in progress, despite recent naval movements in the area and growing international concern over maritime security. According to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, the repositioning of naval vessels should not automatically be......

Armani considers dividing 15% stake among luxury giants, report says

Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is reportedly considering splitting a 15% ownership stake into three equal parts, potentially involving major luxury players including LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, L'Oreal SA, and EssilorLuxottica SA. According to reports, the plan is linked to the long-term succession strategy following the......

Rubio calls Iran's claim over the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable as nuclear talks hang in the balance

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared on Friday that Iran's attempt to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz was "unacceptable," warning from Rome that the international community must be prepared to respond with "more than just stern statements" to push back against Tehran's claims over the strategically......

UK’s Princess Kate to visit pioneering Italian schools funded by ww2 scrap metal

Britain’s Princess of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is set to visit northern Italy next week to explore an innovative educational model rooted in the post–World War II era. The trip will take place in Reggio Emilia on May 13–14 and marks her first official overseas engagement since completing cancer treatment. The......

Soap pedicure, the translucent nail trend winning over beauty lovers in 2026

The soap pedicure has become one of the defining beauty trends of spring 2026, conquering social media feeds and professional salons alike with its smooth, luminous finish that evokes the surface of a fresh bar of soap. Built on a minimalist philosophy that enhances rather than conceals, the technique favors soft shades such as milky white,......

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