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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.
Rimini, Italy.

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

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.

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

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

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


Unknown cylinder marked with Israel Space Agency logo spotted in Italian waters

A mysterious 5 meter cylinder with Hebrew writing was found in the waters of Italy's Lampedusa, sparking interest by locals

The satellite Ofek 19 unannounced launch sparked panick in some areas of the country.

Italian police arrest armed Turkish suspects in alleged plot to attack Viterbo Festival

The state police, supported by antiterrorism officers, special forces, and rooftop snipers, secured the area.

City of Viterbo in 2010.

High-stakes for Israel to qualify in World Cup in upcoming match against Italy

A loss against Italy Monday would put a huge wrench in Israel potentially qualifying for the World Cup.

OSCAR GLOUKH and Israel had plenty to celebrate against Moldova in a 4-0 victory.

Should Israelis think twice before visiting Europe? - opinion

"Still, there were those who knew our country of origin. How would they react to us this year?"

THE TRABOCCHI: ‘A tribute to Jewish inventiveness.’

Gaza girl’s desperate pleas in ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ shake Venice

Meanwhile, US director Julian Schnabel criticized calls for two of the stars of his latest film, Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler, not to show up at the festival over their support for Israel.

KAOUTHER BEN HANIA (left) and Saja Kilani hold a picture of Hind Rajab on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ at the Venice Film Festival, September 3, 2025.

Italian teen to become first millennial Catholic saint on Sunday

Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15, learned computer code to build websites to spread his faith. His story has drawn wide attention from Catholic youth.

 People walk past a tapestry hanging from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican depicting an image of Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who will become the first millennial to be made a Catholic saint in a ceremony led by Pope Leo, as seen from Rome, Italy, September 4, 2025.

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died

Armani, who was 91, was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance.

Designer Giorgio Armani appears at the end of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2025 collection show for Giorgio Armani Prive in Paris, France, January 28, 2025.

Israel's national soccer team back to 2026 World Cup qualifying

Ben Shimon sets high goals for matches Moldova and Italy while balancing security challenges, player form, and squad unity.

 ISRAEL WINGER Manor Solomon (10) finalized a loan this week from Tottenham to Villarreal ahead of the blue-and-white’s pair of World Cup qualifiers this weekend, against Moldova and Italy, in which the 26-year-old is slated to feature.

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters gather at Venice Film Festival to put spotlight back on Gaza

Italian actress Tecla Insolia told Corriere that excluding Gadot "is the minimum" and did not count as "discrimination."

People walk in the pro-Palestinian demonstration during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2025 in Venice, Italy.

'Cowardly act': Swastika carved into KKL-JNF office doors in Rome

The incident is "a painful reminder that Jew-hatred continues to raise its head in Europe and beyond,” KKL-JNF's World Chairwoman wrote in a statement.

A swastika was carved on the door of the KKL-JNF offices in Rome.