Synthetic Food Safety: A peer-reviewed study says “animal-free” synthetic milk contains dozens of uncharacterized compounds and hundreds of fungal proteins never tested for human consumption, raising fresh alarms as Italy moves to ban synthetic foods. Public Health & Data Privacy: Italy’s privacy watchdog fined Emirates €180,000 over mishandling passenger health data, after regulators found the airline didn’t clearly explain why it collected medical information. Child Mental Health Policy: Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni said banning under-16s from social media isn’t a standalone fix and urged stronger platform responsibility instead of a simple age cutoff. Ebola Watch: Africa CDC warned the eastern DRC Ebola outbreak could become the “worst ever” if it isn’t stopped soon, citing rising infections and deaths. Smoking Cessation (Health Promotion): At the G7, Meloni was overheard saying she quit smoking “since the first of May,” with WHO amplifying quitting resources. Older Adults & Weight Loss: An Italy-led analysis reports semaglutide 2.4 mg helped adults 65+ with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and health improvements. Healthcare Records Misuse: A UK healthcare worker was cautioned by the ICO for trying to sell Princess of Wales’s private medical records for financial gain. Water Governance: Italy hosted “Le terre d’Acqua” to tackle water planning and governance amid climate stress and supply risks.