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Three prison police officers have been suspended for one year following an investigation into alleged violence and torture against 12 detained minors at the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison in Rome.
Greece and Israel have signed a major air defense agreement, the 'Achilles Shield', involving Israeli systems like David's Sling, Barak MX, and SPYDER, valued at around €3.1-4 billion.
A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology congress found that moderate weekend catch-up sleep (about 1-2 hours) is associated with a 6% lower prevalence of hypertension, with benefits more pronounced in physically inactive people.
A 42-year-old courier, Pasquale Andriotta, died of a sudden illness while making a delivery in Piacenza, Italy, on the last day of his fixed-term contract. His union, Filt-Cgil, reported that colleagues were on strike that day over unsustainable workloads.
Liverpool have signed France international Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for about £120 million ($162m) on a five-year deal.
A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin working as an IT intern at NATO headquarters was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage for a foreign state, after allegedly accessing classified files and entering unauthorized areas.
The average surface temperature of the world's oceans outside polar regions reached a record 21.1°C on August 23, 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, surpassing the previous record of 21.09°C set in March 2024. Scientists attribute the record to human-caused climate change and the strengthening El Niño, which is expected to peak around Christmas and could be the strongest in centuries.
Dolly Parton, the iconic country musician and philanthropist, has died. Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum, highlighting her unique ability to unite Americans.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot and immersive installations, has died at age 97 in a Tokyo hospital.
Three Givati Brigade soldiers, hesder yeshiva students, were sentenced to 10 days in military prison by their battalion commander for refusing to board an APC with a female paramedic. The organization 'Women Warriors for the Sanctity of the Camp' criticized the decision.