AI & Policing: Italy’s draft AI decree would let police turn faces into biometric data in “sensitive” public areas like squares, stations and event routes, storing it for seven days unless a crime triggers checks—while the data watchdog says it doesn’t fit the EU AI Act. Volcano Disruption: Mount Etna’s latest eruption kept Catania airport closed during peak travel, with ash and lava flows disrupting flights and pushing travellers toward Palermo or trains. Migration & Student Evacuations: Dozens of Palestinian scholarship students in Gaza are still waiting to leave for Italy, with aid groups blaming unclear rules and coordination gaps since June 1. Energy & Industry: Axpo and Vitol completed Italy’s first LNG bunkering at Civitavecchia, refuelling a cruise ship, while Encavis moves ahead with a new Ceprano battery project in Lazio. Economy: Istat reports Italy’s annual inflation eased to 2.9% in July. Climate Impact on Food: Heat is squeezing “cheese banks” that store Parmigiano wheels as cooling costs surge. Sports: Italy added medals at European aquatics and athletics, while Ferragosto holiday closures are set to affect services nationwide.