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Weekend protests remain peaceful as alleged m1710 leader is arrested
A massive preventive security operation averted feared urban warfare across Italian cities during weekend demonstrations. Tensions were defused early following the arrest of the alleged mastermind behind the M1710 movement.
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Vatican denies reports Pope needs immunotherapy after lung surgery
The Vatican confirms the Pope’s lung tumour was successfully removed and that follow-up tests show no need for further treatment.
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Formula 1 / Antonelli triumphs in Austin but World Championship title is put on hold
Mercedes prodigy Kimi Antonelli dominated the US Grand Prix, though rival placements delayed his mathematical title clinch. The 20-year-old Italian now looks to Mexico City to seal a historic World Championship victory.
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Salvini re-elected Lega Secretary demands an end to weapons for Ukraine
Matteo Salvini secured a resounding 76% victory at the League congress, immediately warning government allies to respect his party’s weight. He also sparked political backlash by calling for a halt to military aid for Kyiv.
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Politics / Mattarella: Inertia is unjustifiable as wars and conflicts persist
Addressing the Sant’Egidio peace gathering in Assisi, Italy’s president called on religions and individuals to help build peace, dialogue and solidarity.
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The curious case of Marcello the Donkey: a braying dispute divides an Italian village
The loud braying of a rescued donkey has sparked a fierce debate in the small town of Gargallo. While some residents demand his removal, over 32,000 supporters have signed a petition to let him stay.
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Italian cruise ports set sights on another record year in 2027
Italy expects more than 16 million cruise passengers in 2027, up 4% year on year, with Palermo, La Spezia and Naples leading growth among the country’s major ports.
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Italian exports to the US surge 31% despite tariffs
The United States is strengthening its role as a key market for Made in Italy, with chemicals and pharmaceuticals driving exports and helping fuel Italy’s trade surplus.
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Tennis / Musetti ends four-year title drought with dominant win over Fritz
The Italian beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4 in Lyon to claim his first ATP title since 2022, ending a run of seven consecutive final defeats.
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Culture / Pirelli Calendar 2027 captures India through three photographers’ eyes
Featuring 36 images by Sølve Sundsbø, Raghu Rai and his daughter Avani, the new edition celebrates India’s diverse faces and landscapes while honouring the late photojournalist’s final project.
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Acqualagna truffle fair opens as top white truffles reach €4,000 a kilo
Running until November 15, the landmark fair celebrates Italy’s truffle capital with tastings, chef showcases and events dedicated to one of the country’s most prized delicacies.
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Health / Rare twin birth in Padua: babies delivered from separate wombs
A 24-year-old woman with two uteruses gave birth to healthy twins, one from each womb, in a case considered exceptionally rare by medical experts.
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Leonardo and Sofia top Italy’s baby names as birth rates hit new low
Leonardo and Sofia remain Italy’s most popular baby names, but fertility has fallen to 1.14 children per woman, while the average age of first-time mothers reaches 32.
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Alberto Masotti, the man who made La Perla a global lingerie icon, dies at 90
The entrepreneur transformed his mother’s corsetry workshop into an international luxury brand, dressing stars from Monica Bellucci to Madonna before founding Fashion Research Italy.
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