World Jun 11 Haiti has to change its World Cup jersey after being deemed too political The jersey, by Colombian sportswear manufacturer Saeta, originally included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.
World May 31 Recovering wetlands fuel growth of flamingo population in Venice The pale pink birds — called “fenicotteri” in Italian — are now flocking to Venice in record numbers, as ecological efforts to restore damaged wetlands could help expand their habitat and possibly induce them to nest in the lagoon.
World Apr 15 Trump decries Italy's Meloni for siding with the pope and not supporting Iran war "I thought she had courage,'' Trump said in an interview with leading Italian daily Corriere della Sera. "I was wrong."…
World Apr 05 Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first Easter Mass as pontiff as Christians celebrate worldwide Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue.
World Feb 22 Olympic cauldrons extinguished in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, signaling end of 2026 Winter Olympics The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday as the twin flames in co-host cities Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were extinguished as part of a closing ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena.
Arts Feb 18 The cameraman who skates backward to capture Olympic triumph and defeat Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the first time a close look at figure skaters’ emotions.
Arts Jan 19 Valentino, iconic Italian designer known for glamorous gowns, dies at 93 Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer known for his glamorous gowns and signature “Valentino red,” has died at 93.
World Dec 25 In his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo XIV calls for 'justice, peace and stability' in war-torn areas Leo called for "justice, peace and stability" in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories, Israel and Syria, prayers for "the tormented people of Ukraine," and "peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Economy Dec 02 Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Milan rival Versace for $1.4 billion The highly anticipated deal is expected to relaunch Versace’s fortunes, after middling post-pandemic performance as part of the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings.
World Sep 06 Mourners pay last respects to fashion icon Giorgio Armani in Milan Thousands of ordinary admirers and VIPs paid their last respects Saturday to Giorgio Armani, remembered by Milan’s mayor as a “man of extraordinary elegance” who left an indelible mark on the city and the global fashion world.