Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia? A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Thursday briefing: What’s behind Europe’s extreme heat – and the risks ahead In today’s newsletter: How countries have responded to record-breaking temperatures – and what it will take to change minds and policy The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup fixtures and full schedule The 2023 World Cup kicks off this weekend with England one of the favourites after summer success at the Euros The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Rock band singer ‘investigated’ over comments made about Italian Prime Minister Prosecutors in Turin have reportedly opened an investigation after the lead singer of rock band Placebo insulted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023
Italy begins removing gay mothers from children’s birth certificates Families in Milan, Rome and Padua have received letters notifying them of the changes The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
How to watch or stream the FIFA Women’s World Cup live, online, and free without cable Can the U.S. make it three in a row? Fortune · Jul 19, 2023
New York investigators seize $69m worth of artifacts from Met trustee and philanthropist The artifacts were stolen from 10 countries, including Italy, Yemen, and Turkey The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Strike threats in Italy and stoppages in Greece as workers struggle with heat Parts of Sicily reach almost 47C and Spanish coastal water temperatures hit new high for mid-July The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Nick Saban unexpectedly found Alabama fans saying ‘Roll Tide’ while vacationing in Italy Nick Saban found Alabama fans in the most unexpected place: Italy. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023
Italy breaking temperature records as wildfires rage in Greece Europe’s heat wave is getting worse, with temperatures forecast to peak at 47C (116.6F) on Wednesday in Sicily and Sardinia, while wildfires continue to rage in Greece. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023
Egypt pardons jailed activists, including two prominent rights defenders, official reports say Egypt's state-run media are saying that President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has pardoned a group of prisoners, including two prominent rights activists The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Italy heatwave 2023: Which cities have been put on red alert? The heatwave is intensifying but, if you are scheduled to travel to Italy this summer, here is what you need to know Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023
Germany debates siestas as Europe grapples with soaring heat Germans should follow southern Europeans, who have more experience with extremely hot weather, officials say. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023
Sanjana Sood and Harmehar Lally bag mixed skeet silver in Junior World Championship = =Sanjana Sood/Harmehar Singh Lally won silver in mixed skeet at Junior World Championship in Korea. India stayed 2nd on medals table with 4 gold, 4 silver & 3 bronze. Zuo Qingyi (Chn) won 25m sports pistol gold, Romain Aufrere (Fra) won 50m rifle 3-position gold & Italy won skeet… The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 England v Haiti: how to watch Lionesses’ Women’s World Cup opener All games at this years Women’s World Cup will be shown live on the BBC and ITV
Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023 Baia del Sole: peak family joy on the Calabrian coast This outstanding gem of a resort near Tropea in southern Italy, is next level fun for parents and children, and indeed anyone in need of chic relaxation and local charm
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023 First Thing: Europe, Asia and US continue to face dangerous heatwaves Red alerts expected for more cities in Italy as Greece wildfires spread and brutal conditions continue in the US. Plus, grief in the age of AI
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia? A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C
Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023 Greek wildfires spread as extreme heat alerts issued for Italy and Spain Fire crews battle blaze west of Athens as EU allies send in aid
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Can Sweden turn heartbreak into Women’s World Cup history in open Group G? Group G preview: After a series of near-misses, Sweden face three ambitious opponents in Italy, Argentina and South Africa in what appears to be an open group
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023 Extreme weather: heat strains healthcare systems, says WHO; Nasa to meet climate experts – as it happened Extreme heat hitting healthcare systems least able to cope the hardest, says WHO chief; millions in US experience severe weather
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 An Egyptian court hands down 3-year prison sentence to rights activist in case that echoed in Italy An Egyptian court has sentenced a rights activist to three years in prison over an opinion article he wrote in 2019
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Italian hospitals report sharp rise in emergency cases as Rome hits 41.8C Capital breaks its temperature record and a Naples A&E has its busiest day since height of Covid
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Europe heatwave live: Rome shatters temperature record as Switzerland, Spain and Greece battle fires Mediterranean swelters under extreme heat as authorities warn of risk to life
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 France and Italy send firefighting planes to Greece as several wildfires burn around the capital The European Union is sending Greece additional support to cope with wildfires burning on multiple fronts around Athens, with more heat wave temperatures on the way