“An act of contempt towards the state institutions at the very moment when Italy is paying tribute to 262 victims,” says the Prime Minister. Fidanza (FdI): “The left must distance itself.” The trade union secretary’s response: “Lies. She’s got sunstroke.” The Belgian trade union FGTB has claimed responsibility for the act

The US Vice-President, offended by a commentator who criticised him for making a mess of things in Iran, accuses him of ‘never missing out on a burrito’. Few arguments and plenty of insults

The clash between the governments in Rome and Madrid stems from a profound divergence in political views on migration issues, exacerbated by next year’s elections. The result is opposing propaganda and a series of embarrassing blunders

Pedro Sánchez’s government issues an ultimatum to Giorgia Meloni: “Reopen by Sunday or we will take proportionate measures.” Palazzo Chigi stands by its decision and responds: “We do not accept impositions on national security. We will see after 15 August.”

Power cuts, inflation, water shortages and unemployment. People are shouting “Go away!” at Saied

Concerns are mounting in Brussels: sluggish growth in the Eurozone, widespread fears of inflation, and clear differences with the Fed. And to get a full picture, we will have to wait until June 2027

They are striking Yemen and threatening Riyadh, which cannot shy away from the challenge posed by Tehran

“I will continue to sing his songs, and to thank him for giving us such moving moments. I will do so even though he probably wouldn’t be pleased about it. But I am grateful to him for the contribution he made to my personal development.” Between quotes and accusations: the complicated relationship between the Prime Minister and the singer-songwriter who died today