US-Italy Diplomatic Spat: Giorgia Meloni hit back at Donald Trump’s claim she “begged” for a photo at the G7, calling it fabricated and prompting Italy to cancel/derail US trips by senior officials, as the feud widens over Iran and NATO stances. EU Digital Regulation: Italy moved to open its first Digital Markets Act probe into Apple over iCloud access, signaling tougher enforcement on big tech inside the EU’s single market. Italian Business & Finance: Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is reportedly lining up a ~€10bn financing-backed buyout of Delfin stakes to consolidate control in the Luxottica family holding, a move aimed at breaking long-running succession deadlocks. Crypto Policy: Italy’s Conio secured MiCAR licensing for crypto-asset services, adding to the country’s push to formalize digital finance under EU rules. Aviation Commercials: AVIAREPS was appointed Jazeera Airways’ GSA across key European markets including Italy, supporting new routes such as Kuwait City–London Luton. Energy/Industry: Heatwave conditions across Europe are disrupting tourism and public life, with Italy seeing extreme summer demand pressure on travel and outdoor activity. Sports (Italy-linked): The US swept Italy in the Volleyball Nations League, while football transfer chatter continues around Italian players and clubs.