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In Italy, a Beach Club Run by Nuns Is in Jeopardy

19 août 2026 à 14:06
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary have hosted beachgoers in the town of Spotorno for decades. But change is coming.

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An aerial view in 2023 of beach clubs on the Spotorno coastline in Italy, along the Ligurian Sea.

Art Heist: 4 Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen From Sicily

17 août 2026 à 03:31
The works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.

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Five Arrested in Connection to Stolen Works by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse, Prosecutors Say

14 août 2026 à 17:08
The Italian military police said that art collectively valued at more than $10 million had been found five months after being taken in a nighttime heist near Parma.

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Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough

With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.

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A woman cooling off at the Vatican on Wednesday.

In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl

11 août 2026 à 00:01
By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.

Seized on Their Way to Gaza, Activists Tell of Abuse in Israeli Custody

7 août 2026 à 05:00
In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel denied the accusations.

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Arno Meyns, a Belgian activist, at Istanbul’s airport in May after being released and deported by Israel. He said he was beaten in custody.

Pope Leo Will Visit Peru, Where He Lived for Years, in November

5 août 2026 à 08:50
The trip, which will also include Uruguay and Argentina, will be a homecoming of sorts for the American pontiff.

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People in Chiclayo, Peru, celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s election in May last year. Leo served as bishop of Chiclayo from 2015 to 2023.
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