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Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup - Financial Times

Iran had said earlier that it would decide on participation in the World Cup only after receiving a response from FIFA regarding the relocation of its matches from the US to Mexico.

APRIL 23, 2026|ByREUTERS

A picture shows flags of Italy and of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) at the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) headquarters during a meeting of the Italian football authorities after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, in Rome on April 2, 2026.

Mossad head David Barnea speaks on Israel's Rememberance Day on April 21, 2026.

Mossad agent killed abroad significantly influenced Iran war, Barnea reveals

Barnea did not specify who M. was, when they fell, or which incident it was. He did not say where M. fell, only noting that it was outside of Israel's borders.

APRIL 21, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

File photo: First century bakery in the Roman town of Pompeii, showing corn-mill, oven, and food counter, January 1, 1900.

Archaeologist revives 2,000-year-old bread recipe in Pompeii after 18 years of experimentation

Panis quadratus was simple, made of water, flour, and salt, and carefully divided into eight sections with a reed and bound with rope.

APRIL 21, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

FILE PHOTO: International Energy Agency Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol speaks during a press conference on developments in global energy markets, in Brussels, Belgium March 6, 2026.

Italy should rethink nuclear power, IEA chief says

Italy has no operating nuclear reactors and relies heavily on energy imports, including electricity generated by nuclear power in neighboring countries such as France.

APRIL 17, 2026|ByREUTERS

Iran war opens new rifts between Washington, Europe, the Vatican, and Israel

Disputes over Iran, Lebanon, NATO, and diplomatic legitimacy are testing the cohesion of the Western alliance.

APRIL 16, 2026ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE

US President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.

Italy: The new face of an old hate

The space in which Jews can live openly and confidently in Italy is narrowing. Not collapsing, but tightening.

APRIL 16, 2026ByELDAD BECK

FRANCESCA ALBANESE (C), UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, attends a demonstration during a nationwide strike called by the USB union in solidarity with Gaza, in Rome, Nov. 2025

Creamy mushroom & teriyaki pasta: Italian–Japanese fusion recipe

Before you wrinkle your nose at what sounds like a completely unrelated combination – the science behind flavors actually proves that it works, and how.

APRIL 16, 2026ByESTHER SHECHTMAN

Proposed antisemitism laws in France, Italy stir free speech debate

Critics of the laws, including academics and left-wing politicians, allege that they will censor pro-Palestine activism and contribute to conflating Jews with the state of Israel

APRIL 15, 2026ByREUTERS

Banners and Palestinian flags are displayed as people attend an anti-Israel protest amid the Israel-Hamas war, in Paris, France July 31, 2025.

Italy halts automatic renewal of defense agreement with Israel amid Middle East conflicts

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel, citing ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

APRIL 14, 2026ByREUTERS

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks on as she waits for the arrival of President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026.

Meloni warns Iran's plan to charge for passage through Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo ⁠Salvini said on Wednesday that Italy would not deploy naval vessels to patrol the area without authorization from the United Nations.

APRIL 10, 2026ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks during a joint statement with President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, at Chigi Palace, in Rome, Italy, February 26, 2026.

Israel's pounding of Lebanon is 'deeply damaging', UK foreign minister says

Meanwhile, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also condemned Israel's "massive strikes" on Lebanon, stating that the country must be included in a ceasefire agreement.

APRIL 9, 2026ByJAMES GENN, REUTERS

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper at the UN Security Council, New York, February 18, 2026; illustrative.

Italy summons Israeli ambassador after shots fired at UN in Lebanon

A defense ministry statement said the Italian logistics convoy was traveling from Shama to Beirut on Wednesday when, about 2 km after departure, the Israeli military fired warning shots.

APRIL 8, 2026ByREUTERS