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| Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
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Pope Leo XIV returns to public duties after surgery: favorable pathology report clear of further treatment
Following a successful lung resection at Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, the Pope has resumed his diplomatic and weekly audiences as medical tests confirm complete localized removal.
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Fuel price protests paralyze Southern Italy: blockades disrupt supply chains as Government summons emergency cabinet
With major highways blocked and supermarkets running low on essentials, Rome adopts a hardline stance while drafting emergency decrees to support transport workers and farmers.
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Italy’s birth rates hit historic lows amid deepening crisis
New Istat data confirms a relentless decline in Italian births, plunging to under 360,000 annually as the population continues to age and shrink.
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Culture / Pizzaiuolo, espresso and moka top list of Italian words used worldwide
The “Onde – Italian Words on the Move” project highlights how Italian has shaped languages around the world, with food terms dominating the rankings and jeans making a surprising appearance in fifth place.
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Motors / Ferrari targets Austin GP upgrade as Wall Street awaits results
The team will introduce its biggest aerodynamic package of the season at the United States Grand Prix, while the automaker prepares to report third-quarter earnings on November 3.
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Business / Pfizer faces new pressure over planned cuts at Catania plant
At a fourth meeting at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy, the company confirmed plans to close its penicillin department and cut around 330 of the plant’s 550 jobs.
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Health / US pancreatic cancer drug moves closer to European approval
Daraxonrasib, a drug that helped patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer live nearly twice as long as with chemotherapy in trials, moves a step closer to approval in Europe.
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Insurance / 1.4 million Italian drivers admit to misleading insurers
A survey commissioned by Facile.it found that motorists most often misrepresented accident circumstances to avoid higher premiums.
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Publishing / Italian newspaper revenues fall €554 million in four years
The sector’s income dropped 18.2% between 2021 and 2025, with daily newspapers suffering the steepest decline, down 29.1% over the period.
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Education / 94% of Italian universities offer sustainability courses
A new report identifies 1,710 courses focused on environmental, social and economic sustainability, reflecting growing demand for skills in renewable energy, sustainable construction and the circular economy.
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Soccer / Messi’s son wears Como shirt gifted by Cesc Fàbregas
A photo of eight-year-old Ciro Messi wearing the Italian club’s colours sparked a social media buzz, with Como’s head coach revealing he had given the shirt to his close friend’s son.
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Science / Researchers can estimate lemur populations by listening to their calls
A University of Turin-led study used nearly 20,000 hours of acoustic recordings in Madagascar to estimate the density of the critically endangered indri, offering a new tool for rainforest conservation.
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Music / Cesare Cremonini sells out London show with live debut of new album
The Italian singer-songwriter performed all 11 tracks from “Amateur” at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, joined by guests including Salmo, Fabri Fibra and Malika Ayane.
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15,000 Students expected at the Turin Student and Professor Fair
From digital safety to the excellence of Italian craftsmanship, the Lingotto Fiere hosts Italy’s premier post-high school guidance event, connecting thousands of young minds with future careers.
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