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.
Arts Sep 04 Iconic fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91 Armani, one of the most recognizable names and faces in the global fashion industry, missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 for the first time during the previews of Spring-Summer 2026 menswear to recover from an undisclosed condition.
World Aug 27 Israeli strikes on Gaza 'beyond the principle of proportionality,' says Italy's Meloni Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza as disproportionate, saying there have been “too many innocent victims.”…
World Aug 13 Boat carrying migrants capsizes off Italy, killing at least 26 A boat carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 26 people.
World Aug 06 Italy approves $15.5 billion for world's longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily The Strait of Messina Bridge will be “the biggest infrastructure project in the West,” Transport Minister Matteo Salvini told a news conference in Rome, after an interministerial committee with oversight of strategic public investments approved the project.