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February 15, 2025

Pope Francis will remain in hospital, Vatican says

Pope Francis will remain in the hospital for treatment, the Vatican said. He was admitted on Friday after holding audiences due to respiratory issues.

February 11, 2025

Popular travel destination doubles controversial day-tripper tax, sparks reactions on social media

Venice, Italy, has doubled its "access fee" pass from $5 to $10 if travelers book a trip to the city within three days. The tax was implemented to curb overtourism.

February 10, 2025

Archaeologists unearth 2,000-year-old mask mold believed to depict Medusa

Archaeologists have discovered a mask mold believed to depict Medusa at Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park in in Sicily, Italy. The park is open to visitors on weekdays.

February 9, 2025

CEO of Italian salami, prosciutto company dies in helicopter crash: 'Sad day'

Rovagnati chief executive Lorenzo Rovagnati died in a helicopter accident near Parma, Italy, on Wednesday. Rovagnati is a food company famous for its salami and prosciutto.

January 26, 2025

Trump's world leaders club: who’s in and who's looking to salvage ties

President Donald Trump's second term is already bringing massive changes as global leaders, allies and adversaries alike, watch to see where they fall in the pecking order and vie for a seat at the table.

January 23, 2025

Court upholds Amanda Knox conviction for slandering former boss in roommate's murder

Italy's Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon upheld Amanda Knox's criminal conviction for slandering her former boss, Patrick Lumumba, nearly two decades ago.

January 17, 2025

Ancient Pompeii excavation uncovers lavish private bath complex

A private bath complex in Pompeii has been unearthed by archaeologists; the baths highlight the wealth of the ancient city before it was destroyed in AD 79.

January 8, 2025

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from detention in Iran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released after being detained in Iran for three weeks. Sala's plight became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the U.S.

January 5, 2025

Who is Giorgia Meloni? Trump hosts Italian PM at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is firebrand politician who is likely Trump's closest ideological ally in Europe.

January 5, 2025

Trump meets with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago resort

President-elect Trump appeared Saturday at a screening of a documentary with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.