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USA men's curling falls to China and Italy, hurting semifinal hopes

The U.S. men's curling team suffered two losses to China and Italy in round-robin play on Tuesday, hurting their hopes for a semifinal spot.

Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italy's Rai sport chief to resign

Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.

Pope's grand tour of Italy over the next few months takes him to Lampedusa and beyond

Pope Leo XIV will visit ground zero of Europe’s migration drama, the Sicilian island of Lampedusa, in May and also minister to Italians poisoned by years of toxic dumping by the mafia, according to travel plans announced on Thursday by the Vatican.

Italy approves new migration bill including powers to impose ‘naval blockades’ on migrant ships

Italy’s conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday has approved a bill introducing new measures aimed at fighting illegal immigration, including a so-called “naval blockade” for migrant ships trying to reach Italian shores.

Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day

A powerful Valentine’s Day storm destroyed a centuries-old seaside arch in southern Italy long associated with romance, dealing a blow to local tourism and highlighting concerns about coastal erosion and extreme weather.

Tensions mount between Italy's government and courts ahead of justice referendum

By Angelo Amante ROME, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused Italy's courts of undermining her efforts to curb illegal migration, ramping up tensions with the judiciary ahead of a referendum on the justice system set for March.

Italy cheers faith and flag in Milan after Paris’ ‘woke’ Olympic spectacle sparked culture clash, experts say

Paris 2024's controversial Olympic ceremony sparked culture wars with its modern reinterpretation, while Milan-Cortina embraced tradition and unity, expert say.