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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.
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.

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died

 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.

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

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

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


'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.

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Venice Film Festival urged to disinvite Gal Gadot

Venice4Palestine also called on the festival organizers to rescind Butler’s invitation to the festival, because he has made appearances at events for a pro-Israel group.

 Gal Gadot attends the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, California, U.S., April 5, 2025

Tuscany through Jewish eyes: A journey of history, beauty, and flavor

Our travels revealed not only Tuscany’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural treasures but also the history, resilience, creativity, and enduring identity of its Jewish communities. 

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“Like time stopped”: second-deepest shipwreck ever discovered off the Côte d’Azur

Preserved wreck reveals secrets of 1500s trade - and the shocking presence of modern plastic trash alongside priceless relics.

Part of the deepest wreck in French waters, spotted in March 2025.

Military options for Ukraine developed and will be presented to Western national security advisers

US President Donald Trump has publicly ruled out deploying US troops in Ukraine, but on Tuesday appeared to leave the door open to other US military involvement.

Young recruits of the 28th Knights of the Winter Campaign Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attend an exercise, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, April 4, 2025; illustrative.

Italy arrests Ukrainian citizen over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline attacks

"The bombing of the pipelines must be investigated, including through criminal prosecution. Therefore, it is good that we are making progress in this regard," said the German Justice Minister.

A satellite image shows gas from the Nord Stream pipeline bubbling up in the water following incidents in the Baltic Sea, in this handout picture released September 29, 2022

Italy leads on Gaza medical evacuations as US freezes humanitarian pathways

Italy’s approach—labor-intensive and openly humanitarian—has created a pathway for hundreds of Gazan children and families.

 Palestinians carry their belongings as they flee their homes after the IDF issued evacuation orders, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, June 3, 2025

Sleight of mind: Israeli mentalist Ran Gafner shares his magic

Mentalist Ran Gafner combines music and magic to mesmerize audiences

MENTALIST/MUSICIAN Ran Gafner at work.

Gazan woman who died of 'malnutrition' in Italy was suffering from leukemia, COGAT reveals

Marah Abu Zuhri was the 20-year-old Palestinian who died in an Italian hospital after being evacuated from Gaza. Italian media outlets reported that she suffered from "severe malnutrition."

 DISPLACED PALESTINIANS who fled Rafah, after the IDF began evacuating civilians, travel on a vehicle in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip in May. While relocations are unfortunate, they have been distorted by Hamas, which frames Israel’s actions as brutal, the writer argues.

Tragedy at sea: 26 migrants perish in shipwreck off Italian island

Rescuers have recovered 20 bodies so far and operations were continuing, according to initial reports by Ansa news agency. Between 70 and 80 people were believed to have survived.

Immigrants on a boat [file]