Singer Delia changes "partisan" to "human" in Bella Ciao at Rome May Day concert
Sicilian singer Delia substituted a key word in the resistance anthem during the Concertone, sparking social media backlash and debate.
The UK revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat Wednesday after Russia expelled a British official accused of spying in March.
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Trump says U.S. troop reduction in Italy and Spain probable
President Trump suggested withdrawing American forces from Italy and Spain, citing lack of support in Iran conflict. Italian Defense Minister Crosetto disputed the characterization.
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Trump threatens to reduce U.S. troop numbers in Germany
President Trump said his administration is studying a possible reduction of troops deployed in Germany, citing an ongoing dispute with NATO allies.
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New York City's first full casino with live table games opens in Queens
Resorts World opened more than 200 live dealer games including blackjack, craps, baccarat and roulette, alongside 2,500 slot machines.
Cruzeiro beats Boca 1-0 in Copa Libertadores; scuffles erupt after final whistle
Cruzeiro defeated Boca Juniors 1-0 in Brazil on matchday three. Post-match confrontations involving multiple players and staff followed the result.
Sanremo winner Sal Da Vinci addresses criticism on Belve
The Neapolitan singer, who won the 2026 Sanremo Festival, responded to critics who questioned his song's merit during a Tuesday appearance on the RAI 2 talk show.
FCC orders Disney to file early license renewal for ABC stations
The Federal Communications Commission directed Walt Disney Co. to file early license renewals for ABC stations, citing an investigation into diversity practices, a day after President Trump called for Jimmy Kimmel's firing.
Two men slashed with machete in Bronx early Tuesday
Two men were injured in a machete attack in Fordham around 3 a.m. Both are in stable condition; police are searching for the suspect.
Taliban say Pakistani strikes kill seven at Afghan university
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities reported that Pakistani mortars and missiles struck a university and residential areas in Kunar province Monday, killing at least seven people.
Justice Department indicts former FBI director Comey for second time
Former FBI Director James Comey faces charges over an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as "8647," which officials say threatened President Trump.
Russian billionaire's $500M superyacht transits Strait of Hormuz
Alexei Mordashov's vessel Nord sailed through the blockaded waterway after maintenance in Dubai, with neither Iran nor the US objecting.
US to issue limited-edition passports featuring Trump's image
The State Department will release special passports this summer commemorating America's 250th anniversary, with Trump's portrait on the inside cover.
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's mandatory ICE detention policy
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants violates due process rights.
Wave of explosions in Colombia raises security concerns ahead of election
More than 30 attacks in southwestern Colombia killed 21 people and wounded 56 others over the weekend, occurring weeks before the May 31 presidential election.
Italian woman sentenced to six months in Egypt on adultery charge
Nessy Guerra, 26, from Sanremo, was convicted on appeal of adultery—a crime that has not existed in Italy for nearly 60 years.