FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 9 - The Untold Story

EU ban on Russian combatants faces resistance from France and Italy

Rome and Paris have cited legal and technical concerns over how the ban should be applied in practice.

Euronews · Jun 26

Divorce, Italian style: Is Meloni-Trump row bringing Europe closer together?

Has Trump whispering run its course? Ask the now departing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who famously brought that letter of invitation from the king to the Oval Office, or Hungary’s ousted leader Viktor Orban. And how about the very public breakup with the only European leader invited to Donald…

France 24 · Jun 25

Morocco’s hidden history: archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world

For decades, stories about the ancient Mediterranean have centred on the grand cultures of Greece, Rome, Phoenicia and Egypt. North-west Africa seldom enters the picture before the arrival of Phoenician traders on the Moroccan coast about 3,000 years ago.

The Conversation · Jun 25

Madrid, Woody Allen's new cinematic muse

Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.

Euronews · Jun 24

TripAdvisor’s 2026 Best-of-the-Best Destinations List Crowns Bali, Rome, Marrakech & Bangkok — Ideal for a Summer “Eat, Pray, Love” Escape

TripAdvisor’s 2026 Best Destinations has travelers dreaming bigger this summer, especially with Bali, Rome, Marrakech, and Bangkok standing out as unforgettable escapes. The annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations rankings are based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months, making them a useful snapshot of where travelers…

Budget and the Bees · Jun 24

These traditionalist Catholics are defying Pope Leo XIV, and embracing their outsider status

A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics will challenge Pope Leo XIV’s authority next week by consecrating four bishops without his consent

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Zendaya Spins a 35-Year-Old Giorgio Armani Web Dress for the 'Spider-Man' Rome Premiere

This 35-year-old dress was made for her.

Marie Claire · Jun 23

'A very different Afghanistan: Violence now linked to socioeconomic pressures'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Silvia Boccardi, freelance journalist based in Rome. Nearly five years after the Taliban's return to power, Afghanistan occupies an uneasy position in international politics. As European governments increasingly seek practical engagement with the authorities in Kabul, questions persist over whether diplomatic contact can alleviate…

France 24 · Jun 23

The Musk-Zuckerberg Fight at the Colosseum Almost Happened: Dana White Reveals $150 Million Rome Plan

Dana White said negotiations for a UFC fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg at the Colosseum were real, and the tech titans would have put up $150 million of their own money.

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

'An Inept, Stupid Person': Why the Italian Press Just Used Popular Slang to Brute-Force a War of Words With Trump

An Italian right‑wing newspaper has called Donald Trump a 'coglione' after his disputed claim that Giorgia Meloni begged him for a G7 selfie triggered an unusually bitter spat with Rome.

International Business Times UK · Jun 21