The Metro says a former private schoolboy has been accused of staging his own kidnap and torture to claim thousands of pounds in ransom money from his dad.
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Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Brunelleschi’s Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.
Rachele Mussolini wins most votes in Rome city council election
The Guardian says the granddaughter of Benito Mussolini won the highest number of votes in elections for Rome’s city council as support for Brothers of Italy.
Breaking news: Plane crash Milan - near metro station in Milano
Breaking news Milano: Plane crash Milan near a metro station in Milan killing eight people. The small private plane crashed near the San Donato metro station in Milan causing a…
Italy: bronze statue of scantily dressed woman sparks sexism row
The Guardian says a statue depicting a scantily dressed woman from a 19th-century poem has sparked a sexism row in Italy.
Italy rules out recognising a Taliban government in Afghanistan
Aljazeera says Italian Foreign Affairs Minister Luigi Di Maio has said the Taliban government in Afghanistan could not be recognised.
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont arrested in Italy
France24 says European MEP and former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont was arrested in Italy on Thursday, his lawyer said.
Italy: Police investigate alleged abduction of six-year-old boy who survived cable car crash
The i says authorities in Italy have launched an investigation into the alleged abduction of a six-year-old boy who was taken to Israel by his maternal grandfather after his immediate…
Tourists and locals flock to fountains as Italy’s temperature reaches record high
The Independent says Italy has been hit by a heatwave this week as the south of the country battles wildfires.
Latest: Wildfires in Europe - Italy, Bosnia, Greece & Turkey wildfires - Firefighters still fighting!
Latest news from the deadly wildfires in Europe – Italy wildfires were burning through the night. Bosnian wildfires have destroyed the oldest trees, Greece wildfires have ravaged the city of…
Italy flooding: Dozens rescued amid landslides and heavy rain
More than 60 people have been reduced after towns around the popular tourist spot Lake Como were hit with mudslides and floods.
Italy to crack down on Covid vaccine refuseniks with green pass plan
The Times says Italy has followed France to impose compulsory vaccination as a condition for access to public spaces and events
Forza Azzurri as Italy win Euro 2020 - Thug violence at Wembley
Forza Azzurri, Italy win euro 2020 after beating England in a penalty shoot-out as violence at Wembley overshadows an excellent tournament. England lost a nerve-shredding shootout 3-2 to Italy in…
The Euro 2020 Final - Live updates from social media around the world - fan zone - #England v #Italy
EURO 2020 Final Live updates from Italy V England as the game is played Instagram Twitter Win, lose or draw, sport has won tonight. Two nations that struggled with the…
Nine dead in Italian cable car accident Lake Maggiore #Verbano
Italian Tragedy – Nine people are reported to have been killed after a cable car collapsed near Lake Maggiore (or Varbano as it is known in Italian ) in northern…
A luxury trip to Italy's Amalfi Coast - 12 best things to do
A luxury trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast – 12 best things to do The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s most memorable destinations. Here, mountains plunge into the sea in…
Germany, France, Italy and Spain suspend AstraZeneca vaccine
Germany, France, Italy and Spain suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine on Monday over the latest reports of blood clots in people who were administered the drug. World Health…
Italy restaurants open as Italy eases restrictions as Museums reopen
Italy restaurants open as Italy eases restrictions as the country tries to return to some form of normality as restaurants and museums are allowed to reopen. Some regions – including…
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