EU nations will meet Friday, aiming to develop a unified response to soaring diesel prices, a day after the US called on its European allies to release strategic reserves "immediately" to stem the crisis.

As Italy's energy giants launch offers that may sound a little too good to be true, we look at what you could save - and why comparing deals is not straightforward.

General strike brings three-hour rail stoppage, Meloni defends Egypt ties after Regeni verdict, and more news on Friday.

This Italian word is used for talking about more than just lunchtime.

After a rollercoaster decade since the Brexit vote, the idea of the UK rejoining is still only a distant prospect and the European Union is waiting first to see what London wants next.