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Israel is sowing hatred says Guido Crosetto Crosetto not pleased with remarks by Rutte over US flights to Iran. pictured.

Italy faces backlash over Rutte’s “reckless” Iran flights remarks

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Defence Minister Crosetto warns that imprecise comments by NATO Secretary General Rutte risk serious consequences beyond Italy’s borders. Rome insists all US flights from Italian bases during Operation Epic Fury were strictly logistical.

Uffizi suspends new ticket sales due to extreme heat

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence’s flagship gallery, the Uffizi, has imposed an immediate halt on ticket sales, citing the impact of high temperatures on air conditioning systems. Existing bookings remain valid.

Internal view of second loggia. Photo by A. Bracchetti, 2007. Copyright © SCV Governorate – Museums Directorate. All rights reserved

Vatican launches five-year restoration of Raphael’s Loggia

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A team of 20 restorers is to use laser technology on one of the most significant projects in the Vatican Museums’ history – Raphael’s Loggia.

Writers audience with Pope LEO XIV. Image credit: Vatican media

Pope Leo XIV tells writers their work is essential to humanity

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

International delegation of writers including Strout, Robinson and Foer meets Pope Leo XIV as Vatican publisher LEV marks its centenary.

Sinner returns to grass with victory at Hurlingham

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

World No.1 beats Norrie in Hurlingham Club exhibition match after dramatic Paris collapse, and is favourite to retain Wimbledon title with Alcaraz sidelined.

Italy heatwave sees four dead and Uffizi stop ticket sales.

Four die as Italy’s heatwave intensifies

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deaths among farmers, a homeless person and a cemetery visitor as the Uffizi suspends ticket sales. The Health Minister calls an emergency meeting for today (Thursday) as heatwave intensifies.

Amerigo Vespucci sets sail on North America tour

Amerigo Vespucci sails for New York to mark US Independence

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Defence Minister Crosetto announced Tuesday that Italy’s iconic training ship – Amerigo Vespucci – will be in New York harbour for the 250th anniversary of American independence. It carries a message about the depth of the two nations’ bond that transcends current political turbulence.