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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni faces fraud accusations linked to company's special edition cake

January 9, 2024

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni faces fraud accusations linked to company's special edition cake

An Italian company is facing an investigation, along with influencer Chiara Ferragni, for an alleged scam related to a special edition cake featuring Ferragni's logo.

Pope Francis urges universal ban on surrogate motherhood, calling it 'despicable'

January 8, 2024

Pope Francis urges universal ban on surrogate motherhood, calling it 'despicable'

Pope Francis has called for a universal ban on surrogate motherhood, labeling it a "despicable" practice and a grave violation of the dignity of women and children.

Avalanche kills two snowshoe hikers in Alps near Switzerland

January 8, 2024

Avalanche kills two snowshoe hikers in Alps near Switzerland

The bodies of two snowshoe hikers were recovered from the Italian Alps after they were killed in an avalanche on Sunday, search and rescuers said.

On this day in history, January 7, 1610, Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter

January 7, 2024

On this day in history, January 7, 1610, Galileo discovers the moons of Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system with 80 moons. Galileo was the first to discover the moons of Jupiter on this day in history, Jan. 7, 1610.

Italian prosecutor acknowledges oversight of stalking threat against pregnant woman who was later murdered

December 20, 2023

Italian prosecutor acknowledges oversight of stalking threat against pregnant woman who was later murdered

Italian authorities acknowledge that they may have underestimated the stalking threat against a 26-year-old pregnant woman who was found stabbed to death in her home.

Italy convicts Pakistani woman's relatives of killing her for refusing arranged marriage with cousin

December 19, 2023

Italy convicts Pakistani woman's relatives of killing her for refusing arranged marriage with cousin

Saman Abbas' parents and uncle have been convicted in connection with her murder, motivated by her refusal to marry a cousin in her native Pakistan.

Vatican court sentences Cardinal Becciu to prison for embezzlement, abuse of office

December 16, 2023

Vatican court sentences Cardinal Becciu to prison for embezzlement, abuse of office

Cardinal Angelo Becciu received his sentence Saturday after being found guilty on multiple counts of financial misconduct by the Tribunal of Vatican City State.

Greece faces accusations over failure to investigate mass-casualty migrant boat wreck

December 14, 2023

Greece faces accusations over failure to investigate mass-casualty migrant boat wreck

Two human rights organizations have accused Greek authorities of failing to investigate a migrant boat sinking that occurred six months ago, resulting in hundreds of deaths.

Albanian high court blocks ratification of migrant deal with Italy

December 13, 2023

Albanian high court blocks ratification of migrant deal with Italy

Albania's Constitutional Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the ratification of a controversial asylum processing deal signed with Italy.

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

December 12, 2023

On this day in history, December 12, 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sends first transatlantic radio message

Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio transmission on Dec. 12, 1901, ushering in an era of communications. His invention helped save 700 Titanic passengers.