G7 Summit in France: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni joined leaders in Evian as the G7 backed tighter sanctions on Russia, including oil and gas, and discussed extending Western weapons manufacturing licences for Ukraine while boosting air defence and energy support for Kyiv. Middle East Energy: The same summit also focused on the US-Iran interim peace deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with leaders weighing how to keep shipping lanes safe. EU Migration Crackdown: EU lawmakers moved toward final approval of tougher migration rules, expanding detention powers and enabling “return hubs” outside the bloc. Big Tech Under Scrutiny: Italy’s antitrust watchdog opened a probe into Apple’s cloud services under the EU Digital Markets Act. Italy-India Spotlight: Meloni and Modi’s G7 exchange reignited the viral “Melodi” hashtag, underscoring a growing Italy–India partnership. Business & Industry: A new European graphite processing hub is planned in Italy via a joint venture involving IG6 and Alkeemia, targeting critical minerals for energy storage and advanced manufacturing. Culture: Italy backed Greece’s push for the Parthenon Marbles’ return to Athens. Social Media Safety: A Reuters report highlights an Italian lawsuit by parents against Meta and TikTok over alleged harmful algorithms after a child’s suicide.