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Wimbledon: No. 1 Jannik Sinner moves into the 3rd round with a straight-set victory over Vukic
Read full article: Wimbledon: No. 1 Jannik Sinner moves into the 3rd round with a straight-set victory over VukicTop-ranked Jannik Sinner has moved into Wimbledon’s third round with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Aleksandar Vukic of Australia at Centre Court.
No. 1 Jannik Sinner off to winning start at Wimbledon with rout of Luca Nardi
Read full article: No. 1 Jannik Sinner off to winning start at Wimbledon with rout of Luca NardiTop-ranked Jannik Sinner got his Wimbledon campaign off to an ideal start by beating Luca Nardi 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 in an all-Italian matchup.
F1 owner Liberty Media finally set to seal deal to take control of MotoGP after European approval
Read full article: F1 owner Liberty Media finally set to seal deal to take control of MotoGP after European approvalFormula 1 owner Liberty Media says it is finally set to complete a deal to take control of motorcycle racing series MotoGP after receiving approval from the European Commission.
Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shine
Read full article: Giorgio Armani misses Milan Fashion Week for the first time in 50 years, but his designs shineGiorgio Armani’s menswear collection for the next warm weather season encoded the geography of summer in textures, geometrical designs and his signature relaxed silhouettes.
Greenpeace joins anti-Bezos protest with Venice banner complaining about billionaire tax breaks
Read full article: Greenpeace joins anti-Bezos protest with Venice banner complaining about billionaire tax breaksGreenpeace has joined the smattering of protests in Venice against the upcoming wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98
Read full article: Arnaldo Pomodoro, whose bronze spheres decorate prominent public spaces around the world, dies at 98Arnaldo Pomodoro, one of Italy’s most prominent contemporary artists, has died at age 98.
Dolce & Gabbana embrace wrinkled romance for spring-summer 2026
Read full article: Dolce & Gabbana embrace wrinkled romance for spring-summer 2026Dolce & Gabbana have welcomed the summer heat with a collection steeped in crumpled, take-me-anywhere ease, debuting their spring-Summer 2026 menswear line at Milan Fashion Week.
Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeup
Read full article: Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeupFrancesco Risso is stepping down as Marni creative director after a decade, the OTB Group announced Tuesday, marking yet another high-level creative shift in the fashion world.
Cuban diplomat defends foreign medical missions under pressure from US
Read full article: Cuban diplomat defends foreign medical missions under pressure from USA senior Cuban diplomat has accused the Trump administration of trying to discredit the thousands of Cuban doctors working around the world and deprive the country of an important source of income.
European court rules Italy not liable for Libyan Coast Guard actions in fatal 2017 boat sinking
Read full article: European court rules Italy not liable for Libyan Coast Guard actions in fatal 2017 boat sinkingJudges at the European Court of Human Rights have ruled that Italy can't be held liable for the actions of the Libyan Coast Guard.
Bayesian yacht that sank off Sicily killing 7 to be raised in late June under updated recovery plan
Read full article: Bayesian yacht that sank off Sicily killing 7 to be raised in late June under updated recovery planA salvage company plans to lift the luxury yacht Bayesian in late June from the Sicilian seabed where it sank last summer, killing seven people.
French Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner dominates Andrey Rublev to reach the quarterfinals
Read full article: French Open: No. 1 Jannik Sinner dominates Andrey Rublev to reach the quarterfinalsTop-ranked Jannik Sinner’s latest dominant performance at the French Open is a 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 victory over No. 17 Andrey Rublev.
A falling tree in Venice injures a dozen people, including foreign tourists
Read full article: A falling tree in Venice injures a dozen people, including foreign touristsAuthorities in the Italian city of Venice say that foreign tourists are among a dozen people injured when a 50-year-old tree fell next to a bus stop.
Pope Leo XIV blesses cyclists competing in the Giro d'Italia as final stage enters Vatican gardens
Read full article: Pope Leo XIV blesses cyclists competing in the Giro d'Italia as final stage enters Vatican gardensPope Leo XIV blessed the 159 cyclists competing in the Giro d’Italia as the three-week race’s final stage began with an unprecedented ride through the Vatican gardens behind St. Peter’s Basilica.
Estonia's Tommy Cash says Italians aren’t in a froth over his Eurovision song ‘Espresso Macchiato’
Read full article: Estonia's Tommy Cash says Italians aren’t in a froth over his Eurovision song ‘Espresso Macchiato’One song generating a lot of froth at the Eurovision Song Contest is “Espresso Macchiato.”.
Stanley Tucci returns to Italy with National Geographic series and vows to 'go more in depth'
Read full article: Stanley Tucci returns to Italy with National Geographic series and vows to 'go more in depth'You can’t keep Stanley Tucci from his beloved Italy just like you can’t keep cheese from lasagna.
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clay
Read full article: Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clayFour-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open and on her seemingly worst surface.
Experts start complex recovery of a superyacht that sank off Sicily, killing 7
Read full article: Experts start complex recovery of a superyacht that sank off Sicily, killing 7Marine salvage experts on Sunday have began operations to recover from the seabed off Italy’s Sicilian coasts the British-flagged superyacht “Bayesian,” which sank last summer killing UK tech magnate Mike Lynch, his daughter and five others.
Sinner considered taking a break from tennis before he accepted 3-month ban in doping case
Read full article: Sinner considered taking a break from tennis before he accepted 3-month ban in doping caseJannik Sinner was considering taking a break from tennis earlier this year before he accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency.
The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope's death
Read full article: The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope's deathThe Vatican says the canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death of Pope Francis.
US star McKennie, Tonali, Fagioli among 13 players being investigated for illegal gambling
Read full article: US star McKennie, Tonali, Fagioli among 13 players being investigated for illegal gamblingItalian media reports say United States midfielder Weston McKennie is among 13 soccer players being investigated for illegal online betting.
Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites
Read full article: Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone DolomitesThe role of dogs in Italian alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases — up by 50% over the last 25 years.
Luge officials predict 2026 Olympic sliding races will be in Italy, a good sign for Milan-Cortina
Read full article: Luge officials predict 2026 Olympic sliding races will be in Italy, a good sign for Milan-CortinaNext year’s Olympic sliding races will be in Italy after all, international luge officials predicted Saturday in another ringing endorsement of the newly rebuilt track in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
What to know about Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s new millennial saint
Read full article: What to know about Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s new millennial saintCarlo Acutis will become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint at a solemn canonization Mass on April 27 in St. Peter’s Square.
Spain and France need penalty shootouts to join Germany and Portugal in Nations League semifinals
Read full article: Spain and France need penalty shootouts to join Germany and Portugal in Nations League semifinalsDefending champion Spain and France have needed penalty shootouts to reach the Nations League semifinals and join Germany and Portugal.
King Charles III plans to meet Pope Francis during Vatican state visit in April
Read full article: King Charles III plans to meet Pope Francis during Vatican state visit in AprilKing Charles III is scheduled to have an audience with Pope Francis during a state visit next month to the Vatican, suggesting the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work by then.
Caribbean leaders oppose US policy targeting Cuban medical missions, saying they're critical
Read full article: Caribbean leaders oppose US policy targeting Cuban medical missions, saying they're criticalCaribbean leaders are pushing back against a new U.S. policy that aims to crack down on Cuban medical missions, saying that the work of hundreds of Cuban medical staff across the region is essential.
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari is having a cultural impact far beyond Formula 1Lewis Hamilton’s impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to win a record-breaking eighth world title with his new team.
Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
Read full article: Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.
Syrian refugee family that Pope Francis brought to Rome prays for him as they build new life
Read full article: Syrian refugee family that Pope Francis brought to Rome prays for him as they build new lifeNearly a decade after Pope Francis plucked them from a refugee camp in Greece, a Syrian couple and their child have carved out a quiet life in suburban Rome.
Rocker Victoria De Angelis spins a DJ set as Dolce & Gabbana's Milan show spills onto the streets
Read full article: Rocker Victoria De Angelis spins a DJ set as Dolce & Gabbana's Milan show spills onto the streetsThe Dolce & Gabbana runway finished on the streets Saturday, letting the crowd of fashion fans gathered outside share the excitement of the normally closed and exclusive world of Milan Fashion Week.
Versace struts confident collection as rumors swirl that the Milan fashion mainstay is on the market
Read full article: Versace struts confident collection as rumors swirl that the Milan fashion mainstay is on the marketDonatella Versace strutted a confident collection brimming with house codes during Milan Fashion Week amid speculation that the fashion house is on the market.
Roberto Cavalli ignites Milan runway with fiery creations inspired by ancient Pompeii
Read full article: Roberto Cavalli ignites Milan runway with fiery creations inspired by ancient PompeiiFausto Puglisi offered a grand tour of Pompeii in his latest collection for Roberto Cavalli presented Thursday during Milan Fashion Week.
Irina Shayk opens Blumarine show in Milan injecting buzz into creative director David Koma’s debut
Read full article: Irina Shayk opens Blumarine show in Milan injecting buzz into creative director David Koma’s debutTop model Irina Shayk injected buzz into Georgian designer David Koma’s debut as Blumarine creative director, opening the Fall-Winter 2025-26 preview show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday in a mood-setting, sharply executed, shearling-trimmed coat.
Tracee Ellis Ross walks Milan runway for reflective Marni collection sparked by art for art's sake
Read full article: Tracee Ellis Ross walks Milan runway for reflective Marni collection sparked by art for art's sakeMarni creative director Francesco Risso set up an impromptu jazz club and invited friends like Tracee Ellis Ross to model his latest collection during Milan Fashion Week previews on Wednesday for Fall-Winter 2025-26.
Mikaela Shiffrin gets historic 100th World Cup race win and ties record for most podiums
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin gets historic 100th World Cup race win and ties record for most podiumsMikaela Shiffrin has created more history in her storied ski career by winning a World Cup slalom on Sunday.
Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation
Read full article: Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigationItalian prosecutors say they are seeking to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement.
Transport strike affecting Olympic test event underscores risks facing Milan-Cortina Games
Read full article: Transport strike affecting Olympic test event underscores risks facing Milan-Cortina GamesA transport strike during an official test event for the Milan-Cortina Olympics highlighted why organizers are negotiating with trade unions to avoid a similar scenario during next year’s Winter Games.
Jannik Sinner’s deal with WADA to accept 3-month ban slammed by fellow tennis pros
Read full article: Jannik Sinner’s deal with WADA to accept 3-month ban slammed by fellow tennis prosTop-ranked Jannik Sinner accepting a three-month doping ban deal was slammed by his fellow tennis professionals on Saturday.
La Scala exhibition celebrates the theater's ballet corps with candid behind-the-scenes photos
Read full article: La Scala exhibition celebrates the theater's ballet corps with candid behind-the-scenes photosPhotographer Gérard Uféras has been granted full access to the La Scala ballet corps’ backstage over six years to produce a series of emotional and candid portraits at the heart of a new exhibition at the theater’s museum and a soon-to-be published book.
Italy blocks access to the Chinese AI application DeepSeek to protect users' data
Read full article: Italy blocks access to the Chinese AI application DeepSeek to protect users' dataItaly’s data protection authority has blocked use of Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s AI application to protect Italians’ data and announced an investigation into the companies behind the chatbot.
Names of Australian Open runner-up Zverev's past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremony
Read full article: Names of Australian Open runner-up Zverev's past accusers shouted out during trophy ceremonyMoments after Alexander Zverev’s loss in the Australian Open final, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of the tennis star's ex-girlfriends who have accused him of physical abuse in the past, saying “Australia believes” them.
Italy's top court upholds Amanda Knox's conviction for falsely accusing innocent man of murder
Read full article: Italy's top court upholds Amanda Knox's conviction for falsely accusing innocent man of murderItaly’s highest court has confirmed a slander conviction against U.S. defendant Amanda Knox for accusing an innocent man in her British flatmate’s 2007 murder, a sensational case that polarized trial watchers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
Read full article: Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimesThe International Criminal Court has reminded Italy it is obliged to fully cooperate with its prosecutions.
Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collection
Read full article: Giorgio Armani shines at Milan Fashion Week with shimmering menswear collectionGiorgio Armani’s menswear collection previewing on the final day of Milan Fashion Week was all about catching the light, which the 90-year-old designer achieved with shimmering textiles and a smattering of crystals.
Defending champ Jannik Sinner gets back to the fourth round at the Australian Open
Read full article: Defending champ Jannik Sinner gets back to the fourth round at the Australian OpenDefending champion Jannik Sinner has defeated 46th-ranked Marcos Giron of the U.S. 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 at the Australian Open.
Lindsey Vonn takes it easy in downhill training a day after crashing in Cortina
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn takes it easy in downhill training a day after crashing in CortinaLindsey Vonn took it easier in downhill training a day after crashing for the first time of her World Cup comeback at age 40.
Lindsey Vonn says her 'bum is sore' from fall in downhill training but otherwise she feels fine
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn says her 'bum is sore' from fall in downhill training but otherwise she feels fineLindsey Vonn says she is “good” and has only a few bruises after falling toward the end of a World Cup downhill training run in Italy.
European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easy
Read full article: European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump's military spending target won't be easyThe defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders say they intend to continue increasing their investments in defense but described President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as extremely difficult.
Tennis star Jannik Sinner gets April date at sports court for appeal hearing in doping case
Read full article: Tennis star Jannik Sinner gets April date at sports court for appeal hearing in doping caseTop-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner will go to sport’s highest court in April for the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal that seeks to ban him from the sport for at least one year.
Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk
Read full article: Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with MuskItaly’s Premier Giorgia Meloni says her government is in talks with private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk.
Muchova turns on the style during win over Paolini to help Czechs into semis vs. US at United Cup
Read full article: Muchova turns on the style during win over Paolini to help Czechs into semis vs. US at United CupKarolina Muchova turned on the style during a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fourth-ranked Jasmine Paolini at the United Cup to help the Czech Republic secure a win over Italy and a semifinal spot against the United States.
Sarrazin to undergo surgery after head injury in crash in downhill training on 2026 Olympics slope
Read full article: Sarrazin to undergo surgery after head injury in crash in downhill training on 2026 Olympics slopeFrench standout Cyprien Sarrazin is in intensive care with a head injury and will undergo surgery later Friday after a crash during training for a World Cup downhill race on the slope set to be used for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Italian court clears Vice Premier Salvini of illegally detaining migrants on a rescue ship in 2019
Read full article: Italian court clears Vice Premier Salvini of illegally detaining migrants on a rescue ship in 2019A court in Sicily Friday found Vice Premier Matteo Salvini not guilty of illegally detaining 100 migrants aboard a humanitarian rescue ship when he was interior minister.
Italian court set to issue verdict in Salvini's kidnapping trial over migrants blocked at sea
Read full article: Italian court set to issue verdict in Salvini's kidnapping trial over migrants blocked at seaA court in Sicily is expected to announce its verdict on whether Italy’s vice premier, Matteo Salvini, is guilty of illegally detaining 100 migrants aboard a humanitarian rescue ship when he was interior minister.
White House says Biden will visit Pope Francis, Meloni in final international trip of his presidency
Read full article: White House says Biden will visit Pope Francis, Meloni in final international trip of his presidencyPresident Joe Biden will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what is expected to be the final international trip of his presidency.
The ATP men's tennis tour paid $1.3 million to 26 players via a guaranteed-income plan in 2024
Read full article: The ATP men's tennis tour paid $1.3 million to 26 players via a guaranteed-income plan in 2024The ATP men’s tennis tour is paying out $1.3 million to a total of 26 players in 2024 under a new financial program called Baseline that guarantees minimum annual incomes for players ranked in the top 250.
EU nations agree a crackdown on migrant smugglers. Some fear it may target people trying to help
Read full article: EU nations agree a crackdown on migrant smugglers. Some fear it may target people trying to helpEuropean Union countries have agreed a draft law aimed at preventing and countering migrant smuggling, which critics say could be abused to target people or charity groups that try to help migrants in trouble.
Rescue group saves 11-year-old girl floating alone in the Mediterranean for days after shipwreck
Read full article: Rescue group saves 11-year-old girl floating alone in the Mediterranean for days after shipwreckA humanitarian rescue group says its sailboat plucked from the central Mediterranean an 11-year-old girl believed to be the only survivor of a shipwreck in stormy seas.
La Scala's gala season premiere vanquished bad-luck vibes around long-absent Verdi opera
Read full article: La Scala's gala season premiere vanquished bad-luck vibes around long-absent Verdi operaMilan’s famed Teatro alla Scala presents Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” for its gala season premiere Saturday for the first time in 59 years, seeking to shake the opera's reputation for bringing bad luck.
Jannik Sinner's 2024: 2 Slam Grand titles, a doping case and a Davis Cup title for Italy
Read full article: Jannik Sinner's 2024: 2 Slam Grand titles, a doping case and a Davis Cup title for ItalyJannik Sinner completed quite an eventful 2024 by leading Italy to its second consecutive Davis Cup title.
Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia
Read full article: Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against AustraliaNo. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has led defending champion Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina for a return to the Davis Cup semifinals.
Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says
Read full article: Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief saysA final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year.
Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 45 days in prison for probation violations
Read full article: Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 45 days in prison for probation violationsApologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to 45 days in prison after repeatedly violating probation, disappointing a federal judge who rewarded his cooperation in a criminal case against him with leniency five years ago.
Italy opens procedure against China's Sinochem for possible breach of Pirelli governance
Read full article: Italy opens procedure against China's Sinochem for possible breach of Pirelli governanceItaly has opened up an administrative procedure against China’s Sinochem, the largest shareholder in Italian tiremaker Pirelli, over possible violations of restrictions placed by Rome to protect strategic assets.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine strikes deal to end jail stint
Read full article: Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine strikes deal to end jail stintRapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has struck a deal to end his current jail stint, agreeing to serve a month behind bars for violating the terms of his release after a felony conviction.
The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support
Read full article: The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military supportAn international conference for Lebanon in Paris raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support.
Pulisic scores direct from corner kick for AC Milan. Then admits it was an accident
Read full article: Pulisic scores direct from corner kick for AC Milan. Then admits it was an accidentChristian Pulisic scored direct from a corner kick to to set AC Milan on the way to its first victory in this season’s Champions League.
Djokovic tops Nadal before Sinner beats Alcaraz for the title at the Six Kings Slam exhibition
Read full article: Djokovic tops Nadal before Sinner beats Alcaraz for the title at the Six Kings Slam exhibitionJannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for the championship in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event after Novak Djokovic topped Rafael Nadal for third place in what might have been the final match in one of tennis' great rivalries.
EU leaders look at ways to tighten their borders in the wake of a far-right surge
Read full article: EU leaders look at ways to tighten their borders in the wake of a far-right surgeEuropean Union leaders have lauded a groundswell of support for tightening their borders and making the bloc a more hostile destination for migrants and asylum seekers.
Italy expands its ban on surrogacy to overseas as critics say it targets same-sex couples
Read full article: Italy expands its ban on surrogacy to overseas as critics say it targets same-sex couplesItaly on Wednesday criminalized citizens who go abroad to have children through surrogacy, while opponents slam it as “medieval” and discriminatory to same-sex couples.
Italy-Israel soccer match is held without incident despite security concerns
Read full article: Italy-Israel soccer match is held without incident despite security concernsThere were snipers on the roof of the stadium and a heavy police presence throughout the city of Udine for Italy’s home match against Israel on Monday.
At least 22 killed in airstrikes in central Beirut, with Israel also firing on UN peacekeepers
Read full article: At least 22 killed in airstrikes in central Beirut, with Israel also firing on UN peacekeepersLebanon’s health ministry says at least 22 people have been killed and 117 wounded in Israeli airstrikes that hit two areas in central Beirut.
Sinner to play Alcaraz in China Open final, Pegula crashes out
Read full article: Sinner to play Alcaraz in China Open final, Pegula crashes outTop-ranked Jannik Sinner will play rival Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the China Open after recording a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory against home favorite Bu Yunchaokete in the semifinals.
Italy's automotive workers plan to strike on Oct. 18 over a fall in output at Stellantis
Read full article: Italy's automotive workers plan to strike on Oct. 18 over a fall in output at StellantisItaly's main metalworkers union says workers in the automotive sector will go on strike on Oct. 18 in protest of declining output from Stellantis, the biggest carmaker in the country.