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The Jewish Brigade fought fascism in Italy. Now its flags spark protests - opinion

The Jewish Brigade has become a screen onto which other conflicts are projected: Zionism and anti-Zionism, antisemitism, Israel and Palestine, the meaning of antifascism, and more.

A contingent remembering the Jewish Brigade, which fought in World War II, marches during Italy's 80th Liberation Day commemoration in Milan, Italy, on April 25, 2025. The next year, pro-Palestinian activists forced Jewish groups out of the Liberation Day procession.
US rapper and producer Kanye West arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

ERRI DE LUCA (on the screen) converses with Prof. Uri S. Cohen (seated on the right) at the International Writers Festival in Jerusalem on Monday.

Italian author Erri De Luca: ‘I am prepared to lose everything’ for backing Israel

ROME - ITALY : Gay Pride 2025,event in Rome,Italy, June 14,2025

Jewish LGBTQ group banned from Rome Pride parade for not denouncing Israeli government on Gaza


EU questions Trump’s power in Board of Peace, citing constitutional concerns

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would be ready to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative for the sake of Gaza but could not accept the plan in its current form.

US President Donald Trump holds up his signature on the founding charter during a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.

Where do you fly for the food? Michelin maps the flavors of 2026

The Michelin Guide reveals its top gastronomic destinations for 2026: Italy leads with three regions, the Philippines near a global breakthrough, and Route 66 marks 100 years with a culinary revival.

Rimini, Italy.

Unmarked piece found near Spain train crash suspected to be missing undercarriage

The crash, one of Europe's biggest, happened on Sunday night near the southern town of Adamuz in a remote hilly area, killing at least 42 people.

Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026.

Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'

"It is a sensational finding ... something that our grandchildren will be talking about," Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli told a press conference.

 Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli attends an Italy-Albania Intergovernmental Summit at Villa Doria Pamphili on November 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

Majority of European MPs view Israel positively, call for cooperation, survey finds - exclusive

MPs from Romania, Italy, and Germany reported particularly favorable views of their countries’ relations with Israel. In contrast, markedly smaller shares of MPs from Ireland, Spain, and Turkey.

European Union, Israeli and German flags flutter near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2022

Italian fashion designer Valentino dead at 93

Valentino ranked alongside Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld as the last of a leading generation of designers, from an era before fashion became a highly commercial industry.

DESIGNER VALENTINO Garavani poses as he arrives for the gala screening of the film 'Nocturnal Animals' during the 60th British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival at Leicester Square in London, Britain October 14, 2016.

World leaders show caution on Trump's broader 'Board of Peace' amid fears for UN

Trump has also invited India to be a part of the BoP, Asian News International (ANI) reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the details. 

The United Nations flag over the Jerusalem offices of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees.

Israel's Manor Solomon enjoying life playing for Fiorentina

Israeli winger Manor Solomon was unveiled as a Fiorentina player, discussing his move to Serie A, differences between leagues, and his focus on football rather than politics.

Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC Milan at Artemio Franchi on January 11, 2026 in Florence, Italy.

France, Germany, Italy summon Iranian envoys over 'unbearable, inhumane' regime crackdown

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and Italy decried the Iranian regime's crackdown on protestors as "unbearable and inhumane," "brutal," and "absolutely unacceptable."

Demonstrators burn a photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally in support with Iranian people amid anti-government protests raging across Iran, in Paris, France, January 11, 2026.

Greece closes airspace until 4:00 p.m. citing 'communication issues'

Additionally, the Italian airport of Bergamo Orio-al-Serio, a Ryanair hub for flights to Milan, halted flights on Saturday evening due to technical issues with the landing guidance system.

 View of the almost empty Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after all flights were cancelled following an Israeli attack on Iran, June 13, 2025.