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Scotland stumble to costly Six Nations loss in Rome

Scotland’s Six Nations campaign began in disappointing fashion with a scrappy 18–15 loss to Italy in rain-drenched Rome, where a fast Italian start proved...

Kremlin welcomes EU calls to resume talks with Russia

The Kremlin has reacted positively to what it describes as a notable change in tone from several Western European leaders regarding the prospect of...

Why are EU leaders suddenly being nice to Russia?

The German chancellor, French president and Italian prime minister appear to have seen reason in making up with Moscow. But is it genuine? Sometimes a surprising...

Leão lifts AC Milan to Serie A summit as Lazio penalty appeal denied

AC Milan climbed to the top of Serie A after Rafael Leão’s second-half strike secured a tense 1–0 win over Lazio, a match overshadowed...

14-man Springboks beat Italy

South Africa powered to a 32–14 win over Italy in Turin despite losing Franco Mostert to a red card in the 12th minute, marking...

Italy stun Wallabies again with 26–19 victory in Udine

Italy confirmed their 2022 triumph was no fluke with a gritty 26–19 win over the Wallabies in Udine. Despite Australia leading 12–9 at halftime through...

Medieval Torre dei Conti partially collapses in Rome (Video)

A section of Rome’s historic Torre dei Conti, a 13th-century medieval tower near the Colosseum, partially collapsed on Monday, leaving three construction workers injured...

Italian court clears extradition of Nord Stream suspect to Germany

An Italian appeals court has approved the extradition of Ukrainian national Sergey Kuznetsov to Germany, where he is suspected of coordinating the 2022 Nord...

Italian officers killed during eviction operation

Forensic teams are reportedly examining gas residues and items resembling Molotov cocktails discovered at the site. Three Carabinieri, or officers of the Italian gendarmerie, have...

Italy set to ban burqas

Violation of the proposed restriction could reportedly lead to fines of up to €3,000, local media reports. Italy’s ruling party has called for a ban...

Sale of iconic San Siro approved

AC Milan and Inter Milan have welcomed the city council’s approval to sell the San Siro, in a move that could see the 99-year-old...

Spain and Italy deploy warships to protect Gaza-bound flotilla

The move comes after the ships, which have Palestinian activists onboard, came under a drone attack. Italy and Spain have pledged to deploy warships to...

Pro-Palestine riots erupt across Italy (Video)

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has rejected calls to recognize Palestine. Demonstrations and violent riots have erupted across Italy in support of Palestine and against...

Fashion legend Giorgio Armani dies at 91

The designer behind timeless elegance and modern style has passed away after nearly five decades at the helm of his empire. Legendary Italian fashion designer...

A century of oppression, and all they get is a tooth

The issue of reparations has been facing resistance from former colonial powers, including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. When the African Union...

France summons Italian envoy after deputy PM mocks Macron

Matteo Salvini has ridiculed the French leader’s calls for Western troops in Ukraine, suggesting he should “hop on a tram” and go himself. France has...

Italy rejects W.H.O. Health Regulation Amendments

Italy’s government has formally rejected all amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) at the 77th World...

Sinner wins first Wimbledon title

Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam crown with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz...

Ancient Romans ate ‘luxury’ birds as fast food, study reveals

New research reveals that thrushes, once thought to be luxury food for Rome’s elite, were commonly eaten by ordinary citizens in fast-food shops known...

Protesters claim victory as Bezos moves lavish Venice wedding celebration after backlash

Protesters in Venice are celebrating what they call a major victory after forcing Jeff Bezos to relocate part of his high-profile wedding festivities away...

Volcano eruption causes panic in Italy (Video)

Dozens of tourists fled as plumes of black smoke erupted from Mount Etna in Sicily. Thick columns of smoke and ash streamed into the sky...

Verstappen takes commanding win at Imola

Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola with a bold first-lap overtake on pole-sitter Oscar Piastri. Controlling the race...

Bologna stun AC Milan to win first Coppa Italia title in 51 years

Bologna claimed their first major trophy since 1974 by defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the Coppa Italia final, thanks to a decisive second-half goal...

Gaddafi warned them. Now the EU is living out his grim prophecy

Europe is trying to solve migration problems of their own making by shifting the burden to Africa. The migration crisis on Europe’s southern borders has...

Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome

Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome following a solemn funeral at St Peter’s Basilica attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners, including...

Hunter Biden asked Obama-era official to help Ukrainian company – NYT

The son of the US vice president at the time reportedly sought State Department support for Burisma’s dealings in Italy. Hunter Biden requested assistance from...

Musk condemns ‘terrorist’ attack on Tesla dealership in Italy

At least 17 cars were destroyed in a fire on the outskirts of Rome, in the latest string of attacks against the company. A Tesla...

Meloni calls Le Pen sentence a blow to democracy

The conviction of the French opposition leader has effectively silenced the electoral voice of millions, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has said. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia...

Ex-Italian PM reveals ‘secret mission’ for Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader reportedly asked Massimo D’Alema to seek help from China and Brazil to prevent Kiev’s collapse. Former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D’Alema has...

Tuscan tourist hotspot seeks emergency declaration amid massive midge infestation

The beach town of Orbetello, Tuscany, is battling a severe infestation of midges, threatening its busy tourist season. The swarms, believed to be caused by...

Italy rejects Franco-British plan to deploy troops to Ukraine

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has described the idea as “complex, risky and ineffective”. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected the idea of deploying troops...

6 Nations: France dominate Italy with record-breaking 11-try victory in Rome

France reignited their Six Nations title hopes with a commanding 73-24 win over Italy at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, marking their highest-ever score in the...

Jannik Sinner accepts three-month doping ban

World number one Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month doping ban following a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), allowing him to return...

Scammers AI-clone Italian defense minister to target business elite

Italian minister Guido Crosetto has joked that fake copies exist of all masterpieces, after alerting the public to the scheme. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto...

6 Nations: Italy punishes error-prone Wales in historic victory

Ange Capuozzo’s stunning finish set Italy on course for a deserved 22-15 victory over Wales at Stadio Olimpico, extending the visitors' record losing streak...

Scotland edge Italy in Six Nations

Scotland began their Six Nations campaign with a tense 31-19 victory over Italy at Murrayfield, thanks to a hat-trick from centre Huw Jones. Gregor Townsend’s...

Sinner clinches third Grand Slam with Australian Open victory

Jannik Sinner secured his second consecutive Australian Open title with a commanding 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev, becoming the first Italian to...

Sinner to face Zverev in Australian Open final

Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open final with a dominant 7-6 (7-2), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Ben Shelton, extending his impressive...

Soros worse than Musk – Italian PM

Giorgia Meloni has compared the roles of the two billionaires in global politics. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has claimed that philanthropist George Soros poses...

Roman Empire’s toxic metal use lowered IQ across Europe for 180 years – study

Exposure to lead resulted in the average person’s intelligence quotient falling up to 3 points, according to scientists. Widespread lead pollution in the Roman Empire...

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