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Trump threatens to withdraw US troops from Italy over Iran war row
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (801+ words) Donald Trump has threatened to pull American troops out of Italy, saying the country had not been helpful to the United States, in the latest escalation of tensions between Washington and its NATO allies over the ongoing war with Iran....
Gaza-bound Flotilla sets sail from Sicily
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (494+ words) A large pro-Palestinian flotilla departed from Sicily on Sunday as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla's 2026 Spring Mission, with the stated aim of breaking Israel's naval blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the territory's residents. The vessels had…...
Massive landslide sparks evacuation of 1, 000 residents from Italian town
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (502+ words) The Sicilian town of Niscemi is facing a catastrophic geological emergency following a massive landslide that has forced the evacuation of more than 1, 000 residents. Triggered by the relentless rainfall of Cyclone Harry, the landslide has created a shifting chasm that…...
Italy declares state of emergency after Cyclone Harry hits Sicily, Calabria and Sardinia
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (466+ words) The Italian government on Monday declared a 12-month national state of emergency for the regions of Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria following the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Harry. The decision, reached during a cabinet meeting chaired by prime minister Giorgia Meloni,…...
Italy general strike on 28 November to hit air travel, trains and public transport
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (816+ words) The strike, which will impact both the public and private sector, has been called by the'USB and CUB trade unions in protest over the government's 2026 budget bill. The'dispute'will affect the air sector, involving flight crews, baggage handlers and airport ground…...
How life in Italy is being affected by sizzling heatwave
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (662+ words) Italy remains in the grip of a scorching heatwave which is making life difficult for workers and has led to a surge in heat-related hospital admissions as well as several deaths. The Italian health ministry has issued a maximum red…...