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English literature's 'first-ever poem' hidden in lost medieval book in Rome revealed and it was composed by agricultural worker

Composed in Old English by a Northumbrian agricultural worker in the 7th century, "Caedmon’s Hymn" appears within some copies of the “Ecclesiastical History of the English People,” written in Latin by a monk and saint known as the Venerable Bede.

The Economic Times

A 2,000-year-old stone maze discovered in India could change what we know about ancient Rome links

A mysterious circular stone structure discovered in the grasslands of Maharashtra is drawing major attention from archaeologists and historians across the world. Hidden in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur district, the formation is now believed to be India’s largest circular labyrinth, with experts estimating that it could be more than…

The Times of India

Elina Svitolina fights off Coco Gauff to seal third Italian Open title

The Ukrainian has stormed into contention for the French Open after winning her first clay-court title of the season and third in Rome

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A medieval book in Rome has been hiding the oldest English poem

A medieval book in a Roman library revealed a remarkable find. Researchers uncovered the oldest known English poem, 'Caedmon's Hymn'. This 7th-century work by Caedmon was found within a Latin text. The discovery pushes back the timeline for English literature significantly. It highlights the poem's early importance and wide reach.

The Economic Times

‘Speechless’ experts uncover oldest English poem hiding in medieval book

The poem was composed by a Northumbrian worker in the 7th century

The Independent UK

Elina Svitolina sinks Coco Gauff to regain Italian Open after eight-year gap

Elina Svitolina beat Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 to win the Italian Open, her first WTA 1000-level event since 2018

The Guardian - UK

Council of Europe reinterprets migrant rights, Meloni champions 'Italian model'

Council of Europe member states have backed a declaration reinterpreting the European Convention on Human Rights, and Italy claims credit for the returns scheme agreed by Rome and Tirana.

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Europe dominates new ranking of the world’s best walking cities for 2026

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.

Euronews

Catherine Zeta-Jones elevates her straight-leg jeans with a neckerchief and designer trainers for a day of sightseeing

She added subtle styling details to her casual outfit for a day in Rome

Woman & Home

Sinner breaks Djokovic's record with 32nd straight Masters win to reach Italian Open semifinals

Jannik Sinner is on the verge of a historic win at the Italian Open. He is just two victories away from becoming the first Italian man to claim the title in fifty years. Sinner has also set a new record for consecutive wins in Masters 1000 events.

The Economic Times

Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization

The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential

The Independent UK

Europe’s household energy prices surge after Iran war: Which capitals were hit hardest?

Household gas prices rose across EU capitals between early February and early April, reflecting the impact of Middle East tensions. However, electricity prices fell on average, highlighting diverging trends in Europe’s energy markets.

Euronews

Be a Roman when in Rome, contribute to local community: RSS to Indians living abroad

Indians living abroad should contribute more to their host communities, urged RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. He advised the diaspora to shed religious and caste divisions, presenting a united Indian front. Hosabale noted the growing economic success of the Indian diaspora. He encouraged increased philanthropic contributions, emphasizing that a confident…

The Economic Times

Lost 9th-century manuscript containing earliest English poem found in a Rome library

A 9th-century manuscript held in Rome has revealed the earliest known Old English poem, Caedmon’s Hymn, hidden within a copy of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of the English People.

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Rejuvenated Swiatek sweeps past Pegula into Rome semis

Iga Swiatek appears to finding her best form with the French Open approaching as she raced to one of her best wins of the year at the Italian Open in Rome.

The Independent UK

Luke Donald reveals stance on Jon Rahm after eligibility for 2027 Ryder Cup confirmed

Rahm has reached a deal with the DP World Tour to retain his membership and eligibility for next year’s event at Adare Manor

International Business Times UK

Carlos Alcaraz's Vanity Fair Shoot Puts Him in the Fashion Spotlight After Italian Open Withdrawal

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Italian Open due to injury while his Vanity Fair shoot sparks global attention in fashion and sport circles.

The Conversation

Why was an Egyptian mummy stuffed with a fragment of Homer’s Iliad?

Archaeologists have found something unexpected inside a 1,600-year-old Roman-era Egyptian mummy: a fragment of Homer’s Iliad. It wasn’t placed beside the body, but inside the mummy’s abdomen. But the real surprise isn’t just where the fragment was found. It’s how it got there. To understand, we must go back –…

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Laura Loomer Claims MTG Sold Georgia Home and Moved to Costa Rica

Laura Loomer escalated her public feud with Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday, claiming the former Georgia congresswoman sold her Rome, Georgia, home and is now living in a $5 million house in Costa Rica with her fiancé, Brian Glenn.

The Guardian - UK

Iga Swiatek finds her flawless best to dismantle Naomi Osaka at Italian Open

Iga Swiatek produced a statement victory in a battle between two of the game’s best, mercilessly beating Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 to return to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open

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Popyrin swept aside in Rome by unstoppable Sinner show

Alexei Popyrin has been outclassed in Rome, beaten 6-2 6-0 by world No.1 Jannik Sinner in 65 one-sided minutes in the Italian Open third round.

The Guardian - AU

From emperors to the everyday: explore ancient Rome like never before

Featuring 180 ancient artefacts, ROME: Empire, Power, People provides a rarely seen glimpse of life in the Roman empire

The Times of India

Did Cleopatra really die from a snake bite: The truth behind Egypt’s last queen’s mysterious death

For centuries, the death of Cleopatra has been wrapped in mystery, drama, and legend. Most people know the famous version of the story. The last queen of Egypt reportedly allowed a deadly snake to bite her inside her royal chamber after the fall of her kingdom to Rome. It is…

The Guardian - UK

Middle East negotiations continue as US awaits Iranian response to latest peace proposal – as it happened

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the region

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More woe for racquet-smashing Demon in Rome exit

Struggling Alex de Minaur has suffered another early clay-court tournament exit, this time at the Italian Open in Rome.

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