Italy
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worldFrance Faces Surge in Drowning Deaths Amid Historic Heatwave
A record heatwave in France and Europe results in increasing drowning fatalities, prompting warnings from officials on safety during extreme temperatures.
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worldEurope's Heat Pumps Outpace Middle East Gas Imports
European heat pump sales are replacing gas imports and enhancing energy security, with France leading the market.
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worldGiorgia Meloni's Strategic Feud with Trump Bolsters Approval Ratings
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's clash with Trump is a tactical move to enhance her popularity ahead of elections.
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worldTrump Escalates Personal Feud with Italian PM Meloni, Linking G7 Photo Dispute to Iran and NATO
President Trump intensified a diplomatic rift with Giorgia Meloni, accusing the Italian leader of begging for a photograph at the G7 summit and linking the personal spat to Italy's refusal to permit US military access during the Iran conflict.
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worldMacron and Sánchez Reject EU Migrant Return Hubs as Ineffective
French and Spanish leaders oppose third-country deportation centers, citing human rights concerns and fiscal inefficiency despite growing support from Denmark and Italy.
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sportsDubioza Kolektiv Satire Becomes Bosnia World Cup Anthem
Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv repurposed their 2011 migration satire into a national soccer anthem following the team's historic World Cup qualification victory over Italy.
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financeGlobal Sovereign Bond Issuance Hits Record $504 Billion in First Half of 2026
Governments raised a record $504 billion in syndicated bonds in H1 2026. Italy led with $81 billion as defense and infrastructure spending drove structural borrowing beyond pandemic levels.
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cryptoItaly Raises Crypto Capital Gains Tax to 33% Starting 2026
Italy increases crypto capital gains tax to 33% by 2026 and eliminates the €2,000 exemption in 2025, significantly impacting digital asset investors.