- 4d ago
Andrew and Tristan Tate Seek Bail in Miami Federal Court During UK Extradition Fight
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate asked a federal judge in Miami to release them on bond while contesting extradition to the United Kingdom on rape and trafficking charges.
- Aug 23
France beats Serbia 91-90 in Orléans basketball friendly behind Wembanyama
The French men's basketball team defeated Serbia 91-90 in a preparation game in Orléans on Sunday, avenging a 90-87 loss in Belgrade three days earlier.
- Aug 23
Vatican plans €100 million agrivoltaic plant to achieve energy self-sufficiency
The Holy See will build an 80 to 90 megawatt agrivoltaic facility outside Rome to cover the electricity needs of Vatican City and its affiliated institutions.
- Aug 22
Two street vendors die from suspected generator fumes at Allumiere Palio festival
A 15-year-old boy and an adult vendor died in an enclosed food stall in Allumiere, Italy, following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning from a power generator.
- Aug 22
Pope Leo XIV visits San Marino and addresses 60,000 youth in Rimini
Pope Leo XIV conducted a pastoral trip to San Marino and Rimini on 22 August 2026, meeting state leaders, speaking to 60,000 youth at Rimini Fiera, and celebrating a beachfront mass for 25,000 people.
- Aug 19
Emmanuel Macron and French political leaders attend funeral of Senator François Patriat in Burgundy
President Emmanuel Macron joined cabinet ministers and former prime ministers in Semur-en-Auxois on 25 August 2026 to pay tribute to Senator François Patriat, who died at 83.
- Aug 18
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas
Frank Beard, who played drums for ZZ Top for more than five decades, died in hospice care at his Texas ranch on 17 August 2026.
- Aug 15
Granada inspects 580 buildings as seismic swarm reaches 621 tremors
Municipal technicians in Granada have evaluated more than 580 buildings following a series of 621 tremors that began on 14 August, barring entry to 14 structures while public services and the Alhambra remain open.
- Aug 14
Farage reclaims Clacton seat with 22,239 votes, defeating Count Binface in boycotted by-election
Nigel Farage won 22,239 votes in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election on August 14, 2026, defeating satirical candidate Count Binface and returning to Westminster after resigning in July over undeclared donation scandals.
- Aug 6
Francesco Guccini dies at 86: private funeral in Pavana, public tribute planned for September in Bologna
Italian singer-songwriter Francesco Guccini died on 6 August 2026 at 86 in Pavana. A private funeral was held on 8 August, with a public commemoration planned for September in Bologna.
- Aug 5
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November in his first Latin American trip as pontiff
Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026, in his first Latin American trip as pontiff, returning to Peru where he served as bishop of Chiclayo and marking the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly four decades.
- Aug 1
Patti Smith meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican: two Chicago natives, a crucifix and a joke about English
The 79-year-old rock icon and poet, wearing a crucifix, was received by the pontiff in the Apostolic Palace on Friday, with Vatican official Antonio Spadaro describing the 'lengthy' talk as a chat between 'old friends'.
- Jul 31
Milan bids farewell to Don Antonio Mazzi, Exodus founder, with 'Io vagabondo' and a 'prayer of ciao'
The funeral for Don Antonio Mazzi, the 96-year-old founder of the Exodus recovery community, was held at Milan's Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio on Monday, drawing nearly a thousand people including city officials, celebrities, and former addicts he helped.
- Jul 28
Zelenskyy presses Trump for Patriot missile production license in private White House meeting
Ukraine's president pressed Donald Trump to greenlight domestic manufacturing of Patriot interceptor missiles during a closed-door White House meeting, citing a sharp increase in Russian ballistic attacks and critical shortages of PAC-3 rounds.
- Jul 12
Mattarella joins Andria ceremony marking 10 years since Puglia train crash that killed 23
President Sergio Mattarella laid a wreath and greeted victims' families in Andria on the 10th anniversary of the head-on collision that killed 23 and injured 51 on the single-track Andria-Corato line.
- Jul 8
Paris court rules Vincent Bolloré does not control Vivendi, rejecting minority shareholder claims
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled on 8 July 2026 that Vincent Bolloré and his holding company do not exercise control over Vivendi, removing the prospect of a mandatory buyout that analysts had estimated at €6 to 9 billion.
- Jul 7
Cardinal López Romero steps aside after five women accuse him of sexual misconduct
The Archbishop of Rabat temporarily withdraws from public ministry after at least five women accused him of sexual violence, triggering a Vatican investigation.
- Jul 7
Two former Italian intelligence officers arrested in Rome for selling state secrets to Russia; four active military under investigation
Italian Carabinieri arrested two former intelligence officers in Rome on Tuesday, accusing them of selling state secrets to a Russian diplomat in exchange for cash. Four active-duty military personnel are also under investigation for providing classified information.
- Jul 6
France crushes Finland 98-69 to finish top of World Cup qualifying group
A dominant first half set up a 98-69 victory for France over Finland on Monday in Pau, securing first place in Group G of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
- Jul 6
Report team rallies behind Ranucci as Rai suspends summer reruns and Brothers of Italy demands inquiry into Lavitola ties
After Rai suspended Report’s summer reruns pending judicial clarity, host Sigfrido Ranucci denied any editorial interference and his newsroom launched a social-media protest, while Fratelli d’Italia prepares a formal complaint and targets opposition leader Elly Schlein.
