Rising Cost of a Day at the Beach Angers Italians

For Americans, the price of eggs became a rallying cry for consumers beaten down by high prices. For Italians, it’s the cost of beach umbrellas.

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The Hobbyist Restorer Who Rocked the Art World With an A.I. Innovation

Alex Kachkine spends his days working on microchip research — a skill set surprisingly similar to that needed for restoration.

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Italians Pay Final Respects to Pippo Baudo, Their ‘King of Television’

For some five decades Pippo Baudo was the face of Italy’s national broadcaster, RAI. His death on Saturday unleashed a wave of accolades and tears.

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European Leaders’ Rush to Trump-Zelensky Meeting Appears to Have Paid Off

Jolted by President Trump’s support for possible land swaps in Ukraine, they went to back President Volodymyr Zelensky, a move that appeared to have accomplished its goal.

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Seven European Leaders Rush to Join Zelensky at the White House

The leaders of Germany, France, Britain and Italy are among those who flew to Washington, D.C. on short notice to attend meetings with President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.

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Tourist ‘Is in Trouble’ After Stones Taken From Pompeii, Police Say

A Scottish man is under investigation for aggravated theft, police officials said, after visiting the ancient Italian site.

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Dozens of Migrants Drown Off Lampedusa, Italy

Sixty people survived after two boats with nearly 100 migrants capsized. The causes of the shipwrecks were not clear, Italian officials and U.N. agencies said. The death toll is likely to grow.

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As Heat Wave Hits Southern Europe, Wildfires Kill 2

Firefighters were battling blazes in France, Spain and Portugal. Forecasters warned that temperatures would soar above 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some places.

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As Europe’s Heat Waves Intensify, France Bickers About Air-Conditioning

As heat waves batter Europe, the need (or not) for air-conditioning has become part of the political tug of war in France between the right and the left.

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An Unusual Soccer Finale in Italy Reveals Libya’s Frailties

With two governments, and two soccer leagues, Libya is holding its soccer championship in Italy for a second year. Volatile politics and fans follow.

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