Tennis & Rankings: Jannik Sinner defended his Wimbledon title in a four-set win over Alexander Zverev, and the ATP rankings now put Zverev at No. 2 behind the Italian, with Carlos Alcaraz dropping to third. Heat & Food Security: A severe heatwave is hitting Italy’s shellfish supply at the Po River lagoons, threatening classics like spaghetti alle vongole as clams and mussels die off. EU Politics: Germany and Italy are blocking an EU plan to ban imports tied to illegal Israeli settlements, setting up a major standoff inside the bloc. Defense Cooperation: Italy is among countries backing a new European anti-ballistic missile coalition with Ukraine, aiming for shared requirements and a roadmap to first operational capabilities. Archaeology: Researchers say a hidden underground chamber beneath Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli could predate Hadrian, potentially making it the site’s oldest surviving structure. Water Stress: On Italy’s Aeolian Islands, residents are weighing more desalination as tourism strains supplies and water costs swing sharply between plants and ship deliveries. NYC Cultural Row: Backlash continues over NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s immigrant map, with Italian-American groups accusing “cultural erasure” after Little Italy was left off.