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Inside Italy's COVID-free islands: What it's like living without coronavirus infection fears
The small volcanic atoll is actually not on the radar of frequent travelers, which is perhaps the main reason why it remained COVID-free until now.
World Jewish Congress hails Pope's visit to Holocaust survivor
Bruck, now 88, has been settled in Rome for many years and is now an Italian citizen.
Cristiano Ronaldo escapes fine for Covid protocol breach during romantic ski trip
Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, celebrated her birthday with a ski trip last week which may have breached Italy's Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Cristiano Ronaldo under investigation for breaking COVID-19 protocols for girlfriend's birthday ski trip
Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez may have broken Italy's Covid-19 protocols to celebrate her birthday in the Alps.
Virus-plagued Italy in political turmoil after PM quits
Conte, a once obscure law professor, has already led two governments of different political shades since taking office after the 2018 general election.
Venice unveils new tourist tracking system that knows your every move
The system is so smart that it can even determine whether a tourist is walking or running while in Venice.
Virus-hit Italy faces political crisis over EU recovery plan
Renzi, who was in power from 2014 to 2016, has been criticising the government for weeks over its handling of the pandemic and other issues, culminating in the row over the EU spending plan.
Venice under water as complex dam system fails to activate
The network of water-filled caissons is designed to be raised within 30 minutes to create a barrier capable of resisting a water rise of three metres above normal.
Italy fines Apple $12M for misleading consumers with 'water-resistant' marketing of iPhones
The tech giant was accused of not properly clarifying to its customers that there are only certain conditions where the "water-resistant" feature could work.
Spain declares virus emergency as global cases soar
The WHO has warned that some countries are on a "dangerous track", with too many witnessing an exponential increase in cases.
British Airways flight makes emergency landing in Heathrow as passenger 'smelt burning'
Emergency vehicles flocked to the aircraft once it landed as passengers reportedly smelt something burning and crew members felt sick.
France, Italy step up rescue efforts after floods
Despite forecasts of more rain, rescue efforts were to continue throughout Sunday.
Mother allows 7-year-old to be beaten to death by stepfather
Prosecutors appeal for life sentences for the parents of the child whom they savagely beat and left to die.
Turkey, Greece agree to talks on Mediterranean tensions
Greece and Turkey have held talks on continental shelf disputes before -- the last were in 2016.
Italian Open: Djokovic, Halep claim victory in Rome
Djokovic won a record 36th Masters Series title with his victory in Rome.
Italian Open: Rafael Nadal makes early exit, Djokovic advances
Nadal's bid for a 13th French open title suffered a setback.
Four arrested after sexual assault of two British teens in Italy
The police swiftly arrested a group of men after the teens managed to fight off the attackers and report the crime.
Bell rings on new virus-era reality at Italy schools
In the northern city of Milan, which was particularly hard hit by the virus, some pupils were already back in front of the blackboards this week.
Flat Earthers breach quarantine lockdown in Italy to find edge of the earth
Flat Earthers believe the government is to blame for propagating lies leading people to believe the earth is round .
Woman jumps to her death after strangling 4-year-old son in the woods
The woman's husband refuses to believe the murder-suicide narrative behind the death of his wife and son.
Italian Supreme Court says parents do not need to be financially responsible for adult children
Statistics show that 65 % of Italians between the ages of 18 and 34 are still living with at least one parent
Clumsy tourist snaps toes off of 19th century sculpture
Police tracked down the man responsible for the damage after his antics were captured by surveillance cameras.
Tennis returns as service resumes at Palermo WTA
There were some 350 fans allowed into a venue that normally holds 1,500.
Police investigate Italian cult for slavery and sexual abuse
Police unearthed the cult run by a 77-year-old leader following a two-year-long investigation.
EU summit may not reach recovery fund deal: Merkel
Merkel had drawn up the backbone of the deal along with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Hungry man kills and cooks cat in front of alarmed commuters
The homeless immigrant was confronted and recorded by locals before being arrested.
Italy seizes IS-made drugs worth one billion euros
Captagon, a brand name, was originally for medical use but illegal versions have been dubbed "the Jihad Drug"
Former F1 driver Alex Zanardi critically injured in handbike accident
The prolific athlete is in critical but stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery.
Ronaldo misses penalty as Juventus advances to Coppa Italia final
Juventus advances on away goals after a goalless draw at home against AC Milan in the second leg of the semis.
Surge in Latin America as global coronavirus toll passes 400,000
As of 1900 GMT, a total of 400,581 deaths were recorded worldwide.