Venezuela Quake Response: Rescue teams in La Guaira raced Sunday as the death toll from Wednesday’s twin earthquakes neared 1,500, with schools set to stay closed another week and power partially restored; the UN says thousands of international responders are deployed and more than 200 Europeans are still missing, including confirmed deaths among Spaniards, Portuguese—and at least one Italian. Europe Heat Crisis: The WHO warned Europe is still “ill-prepared” for extreme heat after more than 1,300 deaths since June 21, urging stronger heat-health plans, especially for older people. Italy-Linked Tech Regulation: Italy’s regulator is probing Microsoft over an automatic upgrade that raises AI subscription costs, adding to EU-wide pressure on big tech. EU-Italy Business & Diplomacy: Italy’s foreign policy tensions with the US flared again amid claims about military cooperation, while Italy also pushed for restraint after Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. Local Life in Rome: Smart bracelets and tech are being used to protect elderly residents during the heatwave. Vespa 80 in Rome: More than 10,000 Vespas paraded past the Colosseum to mark the scooter’s 80th anniversary.