Oct 16 Italy brings first migrants of thousands to Albanian port to process asylum request By Llazar Semini, Associated Press An Italian navy ship docked at the Albanian port of Shengjin to bring the first group of 16 migrants intercepted in international waters. Continue reading
Sep 19 EU chief pledges billions in aid for Central European regions hit by massive flooding By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during massive flooding. Continue reading
Sep 04 PHOTOS: Lighting strike breaks off marble fragments from Rome's ancient Constantine Arch By Silvia Stellacci, Associated Press A violent thunder and lightning storm that felled trees and flooded streets in the Italian capital damaged the honorary arch late Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Aug 24 An Italian sprinter will be the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympics By Daniella Matar, Associated Press In two weeks, Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympics when she runs the 200 and 400 meters in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris. Continue reading
Aug 22 Body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch is among those recovered from superyacht wreck, officials say By Associated Press One woman remains missing. The bodies of Lynch and five others were recovered by rescue crews following Monday's tragedy. Continue reading
Jun 14 On 2nd day of summit in Italy, G7 leaders focus on migration, AI and economic security By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on Friday, the second and final day of their summit in Italy. The G7 leaders stressed their determination to meet… Continue reading
Jun 10 Here are the main takeaways after the far right's surprising EU election wins By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The party of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which has neo-fascist roots, won more than 28 percent of the national vote for the EU assembly, which would make it a key player in forming future alliances. Continue reading
Jun 08 Italy's hard-right leader tells EU center parties their time is up as she votes in European election By Giada Zampano, Karel Janicek, Raf Casert, Associated Press Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined voters in Italy and a half dozen European Union nations in casting a ballot during the penultimate day of European Union parliamentary elections on Saturday. The bloc’s premier hard-right politician threw down the gauntlet to… Continue reading
Jun 08 Archaeologists find records of Pompeii survivors that reveal how they rebuilt their lives By Steven L. Tuck, The Conversation The story of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is no longer one of annihilation; it also includes the people who managed to escape the city. Continue reading
Jun 05 Amanda Knox again convicted of slander in Italy for accusing innocent man in roommate's 2007 murder By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Knox's lawyers say she is "embittered" and plans to appeal to Italy's highest court. Continue reading