Women’s World Cup qualifiers draw explainer: what lies ahead for the Ward's side

Fifa seldom do draws in simple fashion and that’s the case again for Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup qualifiers. We’ve got you covered with everything needed to know about the rocky road to Brazil for Ireland’s Girls in Green. What, where, when?...

Coolcations in the North, Off-Season in the South: This Is the New, More Climate-Friendly European Vacation

This past June, a growing number of European countries suffered two record-breaking heatwaves. In Spain and Portugal, temperatures rose to nearly 115 degrees Fahrenheit during the second heatwave. Other Western European countries, including France...

10 of the world’s shortest rivers; some less than 100 metres long

Discover the world's surprisingly short rivers, some under 200 meters, that hold immense ecological and cultural value. From Indonesia's Tamborasi to Italy's Aril, these miniature waterways, like Georgia's Reprua and Montana's Roe, prove that even...

Five Climbers Die in Avalanche in Alps

Over the weekend, five climbers were killed when an avalanche struck near the summit of Cima Vertana in the Ortler Alps, northern Italy, at about 3,500 metres. Two other climbers survived and were airlifted to hospital. The victims were climbing...

Court of Auditors: limited use of Recovery Fund resources to support businesses in Italy and the EU

Brussels – The post-pandemic economic recovery has not exactly been business-friendly. The National Recovery Plans (NRPs) and the funds from the Recovery Fund that support them have been little used to create an environment conducive to business...

Rescue Drama in Rome: Worker Pulled Alive from Collapsed Medieval Tower

Rescuers in Rome have successfully pulled out a worker alive after part of a medieval tower under renovation partially collapsed, city officials announced. The man, who sustained injuries, was taken to hospital, with Rome’s mayor Roberto Gualtieri...

Worker rescued after medieval tower partly collapses in Rome

Rescuers on Monday saved a worker who became trapped when the medieval tower he was helping renovate in Rome partly collapsed, city authorities said. The worker was injured and taken to a hospital, with Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri saying: "We...

Vito Coppola hailed over his behaviour towards Ellie Goldstein following her elimination: ‘What a gentleman’

Vito Coppola left fans in tears as he and Ellie Goldstein left Strictly Come Dancing last night. The Italian dancer, 33, made viewers cry as he paid a very emotional tribute to Ellie following the latest dance-off. Ellie and Vito had gone up...

SAVATAGE Announces 2026 'Prelude To Madness' European Tour

Acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE today announced their highly anticipated "Prelude To Madness" tour, featuring nine headline performances and multiple festival appearances across Europe in summer 2026. The tour kicks off July 19 in...

World AFP Medieval tower partially collapses in Rome, trapping worker

A medieval tower in central Rome that was under renovation partially collapsed on Monday, with one worker trapped alive under rubble, authorities said. Part of the Torre dei Conti collapsed just after 11:30 am (1030 GMT), sending rubble into the...

Quincy's Mayor Koch, in 7th term, looks to quell controversies before council election

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch speaks with WBUR reporter Simón Rios in his office at City Hall. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)When Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch talks about the controversial Catholic statues he ordered for the city’s new police and fire headquarters —...

The 10 Exhibitions to See in November 2025

Our editors on the exhibitions they’re looking forward to around the world this month, from Shanghai and Taipei to Guatemala City and Edinburgh Guanyu Xu, DJ-08182018-01172022, 2022. © the artist. Courtesy Yancey Richardson, New York New York...

Wizz Air bring new Italy routes to London Luton Airport

Passengers travelling from London Luton Airport (LLA) can now benefit from additional routes to Italian hotspots Rome and Milan, courtesy of Wizz Air. On October 26, Wizz Air launched an offering of 11 flights per week from LLA to Rome Fiumicino...

St Aloysius Gonzaga School welcomes student exchange team from Milan, Italy

Media Release Mangaluru, Oct 28: St Aloysius Gonzaga School, Mangaluru, extended a warm welcome to the student exchange team from Istituto Leone XIII, Milan, Italy, on October 25. Principal Fr Rohan D Almeida SJ welcomed the group and introduced...

Italy Undisputed Champion In The Production And Export Of Pasta

The countries of the European Union (EU) produced six million tons of pasta in 2024, with a total value of 9.1 billion euros, and Italy is still the undisputed champion in the production of pasta, the EU statistical agency Eurostat announced...

New £160m megacity being built to 'rival Spain' with white beaches and 24C November heat

A £160 million city of the future is taking shape on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast — a glittering megaproject designed to rival Europe’s most popular holiday destinations such as Spain, Italy and Greece. New El-Alamein City, as it’s officially...

Actress’s ‘Spooky’ and ‘Weird’ Night in Italy Inspired 2025 Horror Movie

One strange night for Olivia Sui ended up being the inspiration for one of the year’s best horror movies. The Do Revenge actress was at dinner in Italy with producer Cameron Fuller and her boyfriend, fellow actor Sam Lerner, when things got weird....

2025 Fifa U17 WWC: Four Italy players Flamingos must keep a close eye on to avoid trouble tonight

The Flamingos of Nigeria will be seeking to contain four key Italian players as they aim to progress to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Round of 16 clash against Italy is scheduled for today at the Prince Moulay...

Brazilian woman Italy's latest femicide victim

A Brazilian woman became Italy's latest femicide victim on Tuesday when she was stabbed to death at her home in the town of Castelnuovo del Garda, near Verona. The prime suspect is the victim's male partner, also a Brazilian, who has been arrested...

Arrochar resident co-authors a kids’ book on Meucci and the telephone

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Forever proud of her Italian roots, this Arrochar resident has always had a passion for her heritage and cultural background. Over the years she’s manifested that loyalty through her work, her family values, and her extensive...