Pope on Lampedusa: Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to strengthen protection for migrants and push a “comprehensive humanitarian approach,” citing Lampedusa’s role in Mediterranean tragedies as the EU tightens migration rules. NATO tensions: Ahead of the Ankara summit, Donald Trump accused allies of abandoning the US during the Iran confrontation, naming Italy, Germany and France as “turned us down.” Italian banking: UniCredit said it has secured 47.6% of Commerzbank after extending its takeover offer, keeping pressure on a deal the German government has resisted. Design wins: Italian-linked A’ Design Awards recognized Kaiserstrasse (architecture) and Iconic Designs (TV series) with Bronze, plus Wellkaya for packaging. Wimbledon spotlight: British wildcard Arthur Fery faces Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic set up a Sinner showdown after a marathon win. Business trade: MM Mega Market Vietnam, with Italy’s Trade Agency, launched a “Made in Italy” B2B page to speed procurement of Italian food and wine.