Artemis III Crew (Italy in Space): NASA named commander Randy Bresnik, pilot Luca Parmitano (Italian Space Agency), and mission specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas for Artemis III, with Bob Hines as backup—another high-profile Italy role in the Moon-mission rehearsal effort. Antarctica Science (Climate): Researchers reported a massive, continent-scale geological structure buried under East Antarctica’s ice, a fan-shaped basin network that could influence how fast ice flows toward the sea if instability grows. Vatican Travel (Logistics): Pope Leo XIV’s return from Spain to Rome was delayed when his charter plane couldn’t start; Spain’s King Felipe VI offered a private Falcon to get him home. Health Research (EDCs): A Parma-led study found endocrine-disrupting chemicals in breast milk and infant urine up to six months, raising concerns about early-life exposure. Pharma (Menarini): Menarini presented new Phase 3 SENTRY trial data on selinexor plus ruxolitinib for frontline myelofibrosis at EHA 2026. EU Politics (Migration): The EU plans technical talks with the Taliban in Brussels despite criticism and reports of further crackdowns on women. Italy-Education Links: Ghana and Italy renewed cooperation in tertiary education, technical training, research, innovation, scholarships, and academic exchanges. EU Energy (Renewables): The EU approved Italy’s €23bn renewable electricity aid scheme, aimed at adding 37 GW by 2030. Tech & Society (Digital Safety): A debate piece argues that the real question isn’t whether platforms should be regulated, but how—by whom and in whose interests—especially for youth protection and moderation.