BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 9 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * European media and journalists mark Europe Day with a renewed commitment to democracy, truth, and unity * On this Europe Day, media organisations and journalists across the continent, including the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) come together to reaffirm their shared commitment to a strong, democratic, and united Europe. Europe is facing profound and complex challenges. At a time when anti-democratic forces are gaining ground glob more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on May 8, 2026, with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Rome on bilateral cooperation, as well as global and regional security challenges. Secretary Rubio discussed efforts to promote freedom of navigation and maritime security in key i more PR

ROME, Italy, May 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of a news conference on May 8, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at U.S. Embassy to the Holy See: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: Okay, let's just go to questions. You ready? QUESTION: So have you managed to -- QUESTION: Mr. Secretary. SECRETARY RUBIO: Go ahead. QUESTION: Hi, thanks for doing this. I wanted to ask you first about your meetings yesterday with Pope Leo. President Trump has had very harsh language and words for the Pope against the backdrop of the war in Ira more PR