Italy set to extend fuel tax cut, water levels in Lake Albano reach historic low, and more news on Wednesday.

For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces. But in 2026, the brutal reality of climate change forced its way into daily life.

Iceland will go to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to resume talks on EU membership. In case of a “yes” win, Iceland will become the 11th country aspiring to join the bloc. Claudia Delpero looks at the states queuing up to join...

Taking a taxi in Rome can be stressful, from finding an available car to getting slapped with an unexpected surcharge. But once you know the rules, it's easy (and much simpler than using public transport).

The Winter Olympic sport of curling, usually played on an ice rink, has made an improbable leap to Rome in one of the city's hottest summers on record – with some key modifications.