MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

To escape Rome’s heat this summer you need to go underground

The Eternal City’s subterranean archaeological sites aren’t just cool, they’re cool. Elizabeth Heath reveals the spots where you can chill out during a heatwave

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Italy condemns Spain’s ‘unacceptable’ border controls as Ceuta fallout intensifies

Travellers caught up in migration row as Madrid introduces checks on visitors from Italy in retaliation for Rome’s move

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

Spain begins border checks on travellers from Italy amid migration showdown

Spain on Saturday began temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures at the end of July, after a mass migrant rush into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 8

Scramble to house hundreds camping in Rome heatwave after squat eviction

Officials try to find homes for residents as talks to save social assistance hub collapse amid government crackdown

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Spain to introduce retaliatory border checks on travellers from Italy

Rome had earlier said it "does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control."

Euronews · Aug 7

Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman structure near the Colosseum with mosaics resembling firefighters' barracks

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a second-century building adjacent to the iconic Colosseum in Rome. This newly found structure boasts intricate mosaics and elaborately painted ceilings, hinting at its significant role in ancient society. While it bears resemblance to known firefighters' barracks from that era, some experts speculate…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Surprise discovery as ancient domus uncovered beneath restoration site in Rome

A routine restoration project on Rome's Caelian Hill has led to the discovery of an ancient Roman building decorated with mosaics, frescoes and painted ceilings. Archaeologists have uncovered eight rooms dating back to the second century AD.

Euronews · Aug 7

I sailed with my kids on Allure of the Seas after its £75m renovation – this is what I thought

After a major glow-up, Allure of the Seas is impressively equipped for families – Felicity Byrnes and her children put it to the test

The Independent UK · Aug 7

London to face Rome, Munich and Nairobi after confirming 2029 World Athletics bid

London has submitted its bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships after reaching an agreement with West Ham to allow it host the event in September

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

Rome's Spin Time residents sleep outside after fire, amid heatwave

About 400 Spin Time residents sleep outside in Rome after a fire forced their evacuation, with volunteers helping during a heatwave.

Euronews · Aug 6