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Italy pushes to expand GCAP fighter jet project as more nations show interest
Fp Staff •Italy says expanding the Global Combat Air Programme beyond Britain, Japan and Italy could lower costs and strengthen the next-generation fighter project, with Canada, Germany and Saudi Arabia among potential partners.
What is a heat dome that has left Europeans sweltering in the heat?
Fp Explainers •An extreme heatwave has tightened its grip across large parts of Europe, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius. Authorities in Italy issued red alerts for eight cities. France is among the countries worst affected by the heatwave. In Germany, too, warnings remain in place as temperatures have climbed to 38°C
'Shame': Meloni rebukes Trump after his 'begged for a photo' remark, questions treatment of allies
Fp Staff •Trump's remarks sparked a political backlash in Italy, prompting Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to cancel a planned US visit and condemn the comments as offensive to the country
Book Extract | Giorgia’s Vision: Europe is losing its soul, must return to its roots
Giorgia Meloni •There is a major dichotomy between the historical Europe and today’s European Union. This leads to a growing divide between the sense of being a European citizen and the actual policies of the EU
India’s birth rate is falling, but why is Elon Musk worried?
Fp Explainers •According to the United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population Report 2025, India’s total fertility rate (TFR) currently stands at 1.9 births per woman. This is below the replacement level of 2.1 required to maintain a stable population over time. But why are some, including billionaire Elon Musk, worried?
10 dead, 48 rescued as migrant boat bound for Italy capsizes near Malta
Fp Staff •Italian authorities recovered 10 bodies and rescued 48 people after a migrant boat travelling from Libya overturned in the Mediterranean near Malta
Who is Maria Montserrat Alvarado, the first laywoman to be appointed to top Vatican post?
Fp Explainers •Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as head of the Vatican's communications department, making her the first laywoman to lead a dicastery of the Holy See. The former news executive will oversee the Vatican's global media operations as the Church continues governance reforms
2 Pakistanis arrested in Italy after 4 compatriot farm workers burnt alive in minivan
Fp Staff •Investigators suspect the victims were deliberately trapped inside the vehicle and set on fire, with CCTV footage helping police identify and detain the suspects.
Which city is known as the Pizza Capital of the World?
Fp Lifestyle Desk •Pizza needs no introduction. From movie nights to odd time cravings, pizza is a solution to all. Today, it is one of the world's most popular foods. But do you know where it all began and why this place in Europe is hailed as the Pizza Capital of the World? Let's find out
Italy probes US consulate contractor over alleged abuse of Indian workers
Fp Staff •Italian prosecutors have launched action against a contractor linked to the US consulate project in Milan over allegations of labour exploitation involving Indian migrant workers employed under abusive conditions.