Italy-US Tensions: Giorgia Meloni says she has “no regrets” after trying to build closer ties with Donald Trump, arguing the push was about Western unity even as public spats strain relations. Foreign Policy & Security: Italy expels two Russian embassy staff over alleged spying, as counterintelligence and NATO-linked concerns keep escalating. Sports—Rugby: New Zealand host Italy in Wellington for the Nations Championship, with a packed Saturday slate and Italy naming a full squad for the test. Sports—Tennis: Jannik Sinner crushes Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon final again, setting up a Sunday clash with Alexander Zverev. Sports—MotoGP: Marc Marquez takes pole at Germany’s Sachsenring on Ducati, while Italian Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi is ruled out after a “complete and displaced” left collarbone fracture. Culture & Media: Netflix’s “Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea” revisits the Costa Concordia disaster with survivor stories and new footage, while questions remain about what compensation was paid.