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Aperol spritz: the sparkling connotations of one of the world’s most beloved cocktails

Its orange, sparkling and bitter hues remind some of an Italian sunset in a glass. Aperol spritz, the cocktail that dots terraces with the passing of the summer, hails from the Veneto region of northern Italy, where it has been drunk since the first half of the 19th century. Born…

The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023

Biden is welcoming far-right Italian Prime Minister Meloni for White House talks

President Joe Biden is set to welcome Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the White House for talks

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Ollie Smith handed Scotland opportunity as starting XV named for Italy clash

Ollie Smith has been handed an early opportunity to stake his claim for the Scotland No 15 jersey with selection ahead of Blair Kinghorn for…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023

Fires kill three people in Sicily; Greece sees some wildfire respite

Wildfires raging across Greece for more than a week abate, while Italy counts three more deaths in devastating blaze.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2023

Italian government accused over axing of Roberto Saviano TV show

Far-right government accused of leaning on state broadcaster to axe programme by journalist who criticised ministers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

Greece wildfires: What is the Fire Weather Index and which areas could face wildfires in the future?

The heatwave sweeping Europe has led to devastating wildfires in Greece, Portugal and Croatia

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

When will heatwave in Europe end? New forecast shows relief in sight

Temperatures will dip from extremes but weather still expected to remain ‘sunny and warm’

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

DeSantis’s crusade to delegitimize the horrors of slavery is white supremacy in government

His tactics have a singular goal – erase the horrors of America’s racist past, and create easier pathways for racism to thrive

The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2023

Storms and wildfires kill seven in Italy as extreme weather continues

Three people killed in Sicily fires and four in northern storms as hundreds forced to flee homes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023

Major airport closed as wildfires now rage across Italy

Severe storms have also claimed the lives to two people across Italy this week

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023