Gran Premio Della Liberazione Donne: Jasmin Liechti takes solo win in Rome Swiss rider lands first professional victory with Nexetis teammate Kessler in third Cycling News · Apr 25
Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of French Open due to wrist injury Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that he would also not play in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year. Euronews · Apr 24
Italy 'Offended' as Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Suggests It Replace Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup Italy has rejected a proposal to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it inappropriate and offensive amid rising political tensions. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Jess Warner-Judd relishing second chance at London Marathon after epilepsy shock The 31-year-old suffered a mid-race seizure during the 10,000m final at the 2024 European championships in Rome The Independent UK · Apr 23
Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV presenter's insults at PM Giorgia Meloni Relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion. Euronews · Apr 21
Katy Perry puts bank card in Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain Katy Perry placed her bank card in Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain for “good luck”. The Independent UK · Apr 21
The £80,000 Mediterranean cruise on four luxury yachts The 52-night sailing will begin in Rome in May 2027 The Independent UK · Apr 20
Injured Jack Draper issues French Open update after pulling out of Madrid and Rome The Brit is set to plummet down the world rankings as a result of failing to defend significant ranking points in Madrid and Rome The Independent UK · Apr 20
Olive harvesting at the Colosseum: a plantation in Roman ruins in the heart of the city There are about 2,200 farms within the city limits of Italy’s capital alone, making it the largest agricultural municipality in Europe. Euronews · Apr 18
Buried for 1,600 years: Rome’s secret ‘superhighway’ discovered beneath German farms In the German region of Groß-Gerau, archaeologists have discovered a large, engineered canal. Using geophysical remote sensing methods, it has been established that the canal was built in the 4th century during the reign of Emperor Valentinian I. This artificial waterway (15 meters in width) was used as a means… The Times of India · Apr 18
Rome and Caucasus poised to further discuss closer energy ties The Italian prime minister is expected to visit Azerbaijan in the coming weeks to continue political dialogue and energy cooperation between Rome and Baku, with Azerbaijani gas supplies via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline remaining a key pillar of bilateral ties. Euronews · Apr 17
Catholic schools Notre Dame, Villanova to open hoops season in Rome with men's-women's doubleheader Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader to open the season in Rome, Italy The Independent UK · Apr 17
Is the pope Catholic? JD Vance thinks he has an answer When it comes to theology, Donald Trump’s vice-president clearly knows best. Are we about to see an American break with Rome, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Apr 17
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Badenoch accuses Labour of ‘fiddling while Rome burns’ after sex toy pledge Kemi Badenoch has accused the government of “giving a whole new meaning to fiddling while Rome burns" after a Labour MP launched a campaign to make 2026 the “summer of sex” and said she even hopes to bring sex toys into parliament.
International Business Times UK · Apr 14 Donald Trump Accuses Meloni Of 'Lacking Courage' Over Iran, Straining US-Italy Alliance Explore the growing tensions between the US and Italy as Trump criticizes Meloni's stance on Iran, highlighting a significant diplomatic rift.
Salon · Apr 14 Why the right is so obsessed with Rome From America to Britain, conservatives' focus on the Roman Empire is part of an effort to make violence virtuous
International Business Times UK · Apr 12 Happiest Weekend of My Entire Life' — MAGA Ex-Cong Madison Cawthorn Gets Engaged to 21-Year-Old GF in Rome Former Congressman Madison Cawthorn announces his engagement to Alisya Mata in Rome, as he attempts a political comeback in Florida.
Euronews · Apr 11 How will AI impact tourism and travel? Your next trip could be entirely planned by ChatGPT Travel companies Rome2Rio and Omio are integrating with OpenAI, giving over 900 million weekly ChatGPT users instant access to routes, prices and transport options worldwide.
Euronews · Apr 10 France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican Macron's visit to Rome notably excluded any meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Elysée defined the visit as "republican and secular" with no bilateral political meetings with the Italian government planned.
International Business Times UK · Apr 10 What is the Avignon Papacy? Pentagon's Medieval Church Reference That Reportedly Alarmed the Vatican The Avignon Papacy has resurfaced in reports of a Pentagon meeting with a Vatican envoy, where a historical reference allegedly raised alarm within the Holy See during strained US–Vatican relations.
The Conversation · Apr 9 Meet Diocletian – the Roman emperor who retired to grow cabbages Very few Roman emperors died natural deaths. Most were assassinated, some died in battle and one was even struck by lightning. Some emperors sensed the danger and got out of Rome altogether.
GamesRadar · Apr 9 This survival RPG with Stardew Valley-like visuals, published by Minecraft and Valheim veterans, was a Steam Next Fest hit, and it's finally releasing next month Romestead launches in early access very soon
Euronews · Apr 9 Paving the way: Rome Colosseum renovation reveals structures hidden for centuries Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that's unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds of years.
The Conversation · Apr 9 ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’: Trump’s genocide threat against Iran was another new low for America Around 153 BCE, Cato the Elder, one of Rome’s most prominent senators, began ending every single one of his speeches with the same words: “Carthago delenda est”, or “Carthage must be destroyed”.