Police arrest 22 in EU raids linked to suspected theft of Italy's pandemic funds worth $650 million
Police in Italy, Austria, Romania and Slovakia have arrested 22 people as part of an investigation into the suspected theft of hundreds millions of euros in post-pandemic relief funds from the European Union.
Biden administration sides with promoter, says lawsuit over FIFA policy should go to trial
The Biden administration sided with a promoter who filed an antitrust suit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing bodyโs policy against hosting league matches from other countries, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the case to proceed to trial.
La Scala performers and workers call for Gaza cease-fire before opera-ballet set in conflict
Just before an opera-ballet set in conflict, La Scalaโs principal dancer Roberto Bolle, general manager Dominique Meyer and other members of the dance company, orchestra and stage crew faced the audience as the curtain rose.
Armani offers hope for a better season with winter flowers as he closes Milan Fashion Week
Giorgio Armaniโs collection for the next cold weather season previewed on the last day of Milan Fashion Week on Sunday embraces the designer's love of nature and admiration of Asian cultures expressed in his trademark flowing and flattering tailoring.
Former Bank of China chairman indicted for bribery in nation's long-running anticorruption drive
The former chairman of the Bank of China has been indicted on bribery charges, adding to a long list of business and government officials who have been brought down by Chinese leader Xi Jinpingโs yearslong anticorruption drive.
Gucci's new creative director plunges into menswear with slightly shimmery, subversive classics
Hot off the Taylor Swiftโs red-carpet triumph for Gucci in glittering green, the Italian brandโs creative director Sabato De Sarno plunged into his menswear debut on the first day of Milan Fashion Week with somewhat shimmery, slightly subversive classics.
PepsiCo products are being pulled from some Carrefour grocery stores in Europe over price hikes
Global supermarket chain Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in its stores in France, Belgium, Spain and Italy over price increases for popular items like Layโs potato chips, Quaker Oats and its namesake soda.
Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new advanced fighter jet
The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy have signed an agreement to establish a joint organization to develop a new advanced jet fighter, as the countries push to strengthen their cooperation in the face of growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea.
Roger Waters denied hotel stays in Argentina and Uruguay over antisemitism allegations, report says
Hotels in Argentina and Uruguay have reportedly rejected reservations for Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters over accusations of antisemitism leveled at the British singer known for his pro-Palestinian views.
Sinner withdraws from Paris Masters and slams organizers for lack of rest after early-morning finish
Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Paris Masters in a rare scheduling protest with the fatigued Italian criticizing organizers for failing to give him enough time to rest following an early-morning finish in his previous game.
Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary and Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia
Slovenia says it will introduce border checks with neighboring Hungary and Croatia following Italyโs decision to do the same with Slovenia because of security concerns due to violence in the Middle East.
Top EU lawmaker says firewall against German far right stands, but willing to work with Meloni
The leader of the conservative bloc in the European Parliament says his party will not cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany but is willing to work with Italyโs far-right premier to curb migration.