Aug 7, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

Italy is mourning the death of renowned singer-songwriter Francesco Guccini, who passed away at the age of 86 in his home in Pavana. Known affectionately as "Il Maestrone", Guccini was a defining voice in Italian music and culture for over half a century, famed for influential tracks such as "La Locomotiva", "Eskimo", and "Dio è morto".

Following the announcement, public tributes emerged across the country. Fans gathered outside his former residence on Via Paolo Fabbri in Bologna, playing his songs at full volume and leaving flowers alongside personal messages. Prominent political and cultural figures expressed their grief, while the Italian Chamber of Deputies honoured the artist with applause. His family confirmed that, in accordance with his wishes, the funeral service will be held privately.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica.

Multiple developments unfolded across Germany on Thursday, spanning transport accidents, legal rulings, and national security debates.

In Gelsenkirchen, a tram collision near the local football stadium left 25 people injured, seven of them seriously, when a passenger tram collided with a stationary training vehicle. Meanwhile, federal politicians are debating stronger safeguards for critical infrastructure following a recent drone incident.

Environmental conditions also worsened as the Rhine River water gauge at Kaub dropped to 19 centimeters, posing severe challenges for freight shipping. Separately, a regional court in Frankenthal sentenced a man to life in prison for murdering his wife in Ludwigshafen, while police in Westerwaldkreis confirmed the death of a 32-year-old driver in a single-car crash.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, Tagesschau

US President Donald Trump has issued two new executive decrees intended to restrict automatic birthright citizenship and curb what he terms "citizenship tourism." The measures specifically target children born in the United States to mothers visiting the country temporarily to give birth.

The move comes shortly after the US Supreme Court rejected a prior attempt by the administration to alter birthright privileges enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. Speaking to reporters, Trump affirmed that the primary objective of the decrees is to prevent foreign nationals from traveling to the country solely to obtain American citizenship for their offspring.

Sources: The Guardian, Sweden Herald, Daily Sabah, Tagesschau, El Día.

A United States Senate committee voted 8–7 to hold former infectious disease official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The vote by the Homeland Security Committee was split along party lines following a hearing in which Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times while being questioned on the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision opens the possibility of a criminal investigation into the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica

US President Donald Trump has denied reports alleging that the United States faces a shortage of military ammunition amid ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump asserted that the American military maintains massive stockpiles of weaponry. He also threatened anonymous government sources who provided information to the media, warning that leakers could face prosecution and lengthy prison sentences.

The statements came after The Washington Post reported that Trump had questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the state of US munitions reserves. According to the newspaper, concerns had been raised about whether depleted stockpiles could restrict future military operations.

Sources: Hospodářské noviny, iROZHLAS, Seznam Zprávy.