Heatwave hits Italian food supply: Extreme temperatures are killing clams and mussels in Po River lagoons, threatening dishes like spaghetti alle vongole and spaghetti allo scoglio, while also adding pressure from an invasive blue crab. Energy transition & carbon markets: Mundys’ Neya launches high-integrity carbon removal credits to help cut hard-to-abate aviation emissions, aiming for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 by 2040. EU sanctions gridlock: EU foreign ministers still haven’t agreed the 21st Russia sanctions package, with Italy and France opposing parts of the plan, including a ban on former Russian military personnel and limits on Russian LNG exports. Italy in Europe’s missile defense push: Italy is among 10 countries backing a shared anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine, focused on building a European defensive architecture. Parmesan under pressure: Reuters reports heat is reducing milk output and raising energy costs for cooling on Parmigiano Reggiano farms in Emilia-Romagna, threatening production volumes. Gaza recovery funding: The EU and partners, including Italy, launched the “Team Gaza Initiative” with nearly €900m for early recovery, including water, sanitation, health, energy and food systems.