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Italy deploys frigate after drone ‘attack’ on Gaza aid flotilla
AFP, Published on 24/09/2025
» ROME - Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto sent a navy frigate on Wednesday to assist a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, after organisers said several of their boats had been targeted by drones off Greece.
Italy rolling back cannabis liberalisation
Reuters, Published on 12/11/2024
» ROME — Italy's flourishing "cannabis light" industry risks being uprooted this year when Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pushes a bill through parliament to deflower a crop that is legal across much of Europe.
Fungi and flatworms: Scientists want more diverse nature emojis
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» WASHINGTON - Too many cats, not enough crustaceans: The current emoji catalog doesn't accurately represent the breadth of biodiversity seen in nature -- and that hurts conservation efforts, according to scientists.
W.Africa bloc rejects Niger's three-year transition plan
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» NIAMEY (NIGER) - West African nations have rejected a call by Niger's coup leaders for a three-year transition back to democracy, as the crisis-hit country's neighbours weigh whether to take military action.
Italy's 'miracle' of the pizzas spurs Vatican to action
AFP, Published on 20/07/2023
» CIVITAVECCHIA (ITALY) - On the third of every month, hundreds of the faithful gather in a windswept field in a village near Rome where they believe a statue of the Virgin Mary is crying tears of blood.
Italy unveils two-billion-euro package for flooded northeast
AFP, Published on 23/05/2023
» ROME - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced a two-billion-euro ($2.2-billion) package to help northeastern areas affected by floods that killed 14 people, displaced thousands and left swathes of farmland submerged.
Raspadori fires Napoli past Juve and to the brink of title glory
AFP, Published on 24/04/2023
» MILAN - Giacomo Raspadori fired Napoli to the brink of their first Serie A title in over three decades on Sunday with his stoppage-time winner in a 1-0 triumph at Juventus which was packed with late drama.
Milan's season in balance ahead of Champions League showdown with Tottenham
AFP, Published on 07/03/2023
» MILAN - AC Milan head to Tottenham Hotspur with a slender lead to protect and their season once again in the balance following a damaging defeat at the weekend.
France arrests suspected Italian mafia killer after 16 years on run: Interpol
AFP, Published on 03/02/2023
» SAINT-ÉTIENNE, France: A convicted Italian killer, believed to belong to one of the country's most powerful mafia organisations, was arrested on Thursday in France after 16 years on the run, Interpol said.
Main line-up at Berlin film festival
AFP, Published on 23/01/2023
» BERLIN - The 73rd Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, starts next month with new movies from around the world screening in the main showcase.