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Pontiff had fallen into critical condition, receiving high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles complex lung infection Pope Francis had a “restful night” in hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday morning, after announcing on Saturday that he was in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis linked to […]

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni told American conservatives on Saturday that the US and Europe would remain close under Donald Trump despite soaring tensions over the fate of Ukraine.

Pope Francis's condition "continues to be critical" after he suffered a respiratory crisis that required "high-flow oxygen" and blood transfusions, the Vatican said on Saturday.

In this week's Inside Italy review, we look into claims that tourism fuelled by viral TikTok content is wreaking havoc at travel destinations across the country following high-profile overcrowding incidents.

A historic number of arrests were made, but the days of targeted murder or massive political influence are long gonePalermo has not seen anything like it for years. Helicopters in the pre-dawn sky. Carabinieri barracks across Sicily emptied, with all 1,200 officers deployed. The Cacciatori – red-bereted shock cops – brought over from the wilds of […]

Chronic illness remains but pontiff, 88, is stable and in good humour, doctor saysPope Francis, who is in hospital undergoing treatment for double pneumonia, is “not yet out of danger” and will remain in hospital for at least the whole of next week, one of his doctors has said.Francis, 88, was stable but “the chronic illness remains”, Sergio […]

An overhaul of St Pancras International station in London would allow for more international trains from London to Europe, including a direct route to Milan.

Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing for an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow of lava that has inspired dozens of high-altitude selfies and other reckless behaviour.

Why is a US-Italy driving licence exchange deal so complicated and which parts of Italy are most popular with American residents? Find out in our latest Americans in Italy newsletter.

A 24-hour national rail strike planned for this weekend has been called off after Italy’s strike watchdog put “illegitimate and late” curbs on the protest, the USB union said on Thursday.

Italy's competition watchdog said on Friday it was investigating four electric vehicle makers, including Tesla and Stellantis, over alleged unfair commercial practices linked to "contradictory" information given to consumers.

Consumer group complains about song’s stereotypes of Italians – but other Italians say the lyrics are ‘no stresso’The Eurovision song contest is several months away but the drama has already begun, with calls from Italy for Estonia’s catchy pick for the competition to be scrapped due to lyrics poking fun at Italian stereotypes of being […]

EasyJet passengers flying to or from Italy have been warned to expect disruption on Monday, February 24th, due to a national strike involving the carrier’s Italy-based pilots.

Italy's a country of striking contrasts, and while the north has a stronger economy, the south makes up for it by being a more exciting place to live, argues Silvia Marchetti.

Prosecutors seize 71 canvases and say evidence suggests an art restorer was behind fraudsA clandestine workshop has been discovered in Rome where fakes of paintings by some of the world’s most famous artists, including Pablo Picasso and Rembrandt, were produced before being sold online.The discovery was made in a house in a district in the north of the […]

Union submits criminal complaint to prosecutors as ministers refuse to answer questions about alleged hacksItaly’s national union for journalists has submitted a criminal complaint to prosecutors in Rome after Giorgia Meloni’s government shut down questions in parliament over suspicions it had illegally used spyware technology to hack the phones of […]

Train passengers in Italy are expected to face disruption this weekend, as staff at rail operators including Trenitalia and Italo plan to take part in a 24-hour strike.

Ryanair has recently announced it will cut flights and curb investment in Italy in a clash with authorities over rising airport costs and planned tax hikes. But which airports will be affected and when?

Pontiff, 88, already in hospital when latest diagnosis made, as Vatican confirms medical situation is ‘complex’Pope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia after further tests showed a continuing “complex” medical situation, the Vatican said in a statement on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, underwent a chest X-ray, which “demonstrated the onset […]

Cancer rates have soared in Casalnuovo di Napoli, Italy, where burying or burning of waste has poisoned water and landSoon after her son, Antonio, was born, Marzia Caccioppoli moved to Casalnuovo di Napoli, a town surrounded by countryside on the outskirts of Naples, to get away from the chaos and pollution of the sprawling southern Italian city.“Antonio […]

Tourists blocking streets and indulging in ‘dangerous’ behaviour, say Sicilian officialsThousands of tourists have flocked to Mount Etna to watch spectacular eruptions on the volcano, but some people are blocking streets and preventing rescue services from reaching those in need of assistance, the local authorities have said.Sicily’s head of regional […]

The singer is being charged with defamation of the far-right Italian prime minister leader while performing at a festival in Turin in 2023Placebo frontman Brian Molko is being charged with defamation after appearing to call the Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, a “piece of shit, fascist, racist” in Italian while performing at a festival in Turin […]

Doges of Venice | Sound in cinemas | Benefits of digital cameras | Actress, not actor | Influence at schoolAs Elon Musk’s unelected “Doge” troops slash and burn US federal departments (Elon Musk appears with Trump and tries to claim ‘Doge’ team is transparent, 12 February), it is ironic to note that the Doges of ancient Venice were always elected, […]

Passing Italy's notoriously challenging driving exam is one of the major hurdles faced by Americans moving to the country. We spoke to two experts to find out what’s preventing a US-Italy licence exchange agreement from actually happening.

Vatican statement says pontiff, 88, is being treated for a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tractPope Francis will remain in hospital for as long as required after tests undertaken in recent days showed a “complex clinical picture”, the Vatican has said.The pontiff, 88, was admitted to Gemelli hospital in Rome on Friday with worsening […]

Pontiff to receive treatment for bronchitis after having difficulty breathing during meetingPope Francis has cancelled his scheduled events over the next few days after being hospitalised, the Vatican said.The pontiff, who has been suffering from bronchitis, was admitted to Gemelli hospital in Rome on Friday after reportedly having breathing difficulties […]

Allegations of fraud against Gisella Cardia, who drew pilgrims by claiming statue wept tears of bloodEurope live – latest updatesA self-styled mystic who drew hundreds of pilgrims to a town near Rome by claiming that a statue of the Virgin Mary wept tears of blood could face trial after a DNA test indicated the blood was hers.Gisella Cardia, who also […]

A Drone has captured breathtaking footage of a volcanic eruption on Mount Etna, with plumes of smoke rising from its summit and lava flowing from the new Bocca Nuova crater. Mount Etna, standing at about 3,330 metres (10,900ft) high and located above the Sicilian town of Catania, often erupts but rarely causes damage. Etna is the tallest active volcano in […]

Photo appears to show UK ambassador to Iran meeting pair, whose detention comes after tit-for-tat releases with Germany and ItalyTwo British nationals have been arrested in Iran and given access to the UK ambassador, Hugo Shorter, according to reports.State media published photographs purportedly showing Shorter meeting two British “national security” […]

More than 1,200 officers involved in dawn raids in and around Palermo, reportedly biggest operation against Cosa Nostra since 1984Italian police have arrested almost 150 people in a significant operation against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, areas of which remain in the grip of powerful Cosa Nostra clans.Warrants were issued against a total of 183 people […]