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Vatican / Pope Leo XIV announces surgery for a lung nodule
The Pope says the lesion was detected early and is well-localised, with a short hospital stay planned at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic.
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American Jewish educators cancel Italy trip amid Middle East controversy
A study tour to Italy’s premier early-childhood institute collapsed after reports surfaced that visitors were asked to sign a pledge opposing the war in Gaza. While 71 U.S. educators canceled, a 25-member Israeli delegation decided to proceed.
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AI / Italy introduces fines of up to €35 million for AI misuse
New rules align Italy with the EU AI Act, requiring human oversight of workplace decisions and imposing steep penalties for prohibited AI practices.
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Italy’s Education Ministry and NIAF partner to teach Italian migration history in schools
Signed on Columbus Day, a new three-year agreement aims to highlight the contributions, resilience, and heritage of Italian emigrants in the Americas.
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Formula 1 / Verstappen wins in Singapore as Antonelli closes in on the title
The Red Bull champion claims his second consecutive Grand Prix victory, while Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead to 102 points.
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Politics / Casini ends 44-year parliamentary career
The veteran centrist says he will not stand in the next election, making way for a new generation after more than four decades in Parliament.
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Wilma De Angelis, Italian entertainment icon, dies at 96
The singer, actress and TV presenter charmed generations of Italians, from her early Sanremo appearances to her pioneering cooking shows.
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Tennis / Top Italian doubles duo Bolelli and Vavassori to split at season’s end
After winning ten titles together and reaching three Grand Slam finals, Italy’s premier doubles team of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori will part ways following the ATP Finals and Davis Cup.
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Italian scientists discover the “heartbeat” of the sea to monitor ocean health
By listening to the natural day-night acoustic oscillations off the coast of Venice, researchers at Italy’s National Research Council have developed a non-invasive “vital sign” for marine ecosystems.
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Marriage / Vatican calls for renewed commitment as marriages decline worldwide
Church leaders warn that fear of commitment, personal wounds and social pressures are making lasting relationships harder, urging couples to show young people that love can endure.
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Luxottica heir claims to have slept with 2,000 women
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio opens up about wealth, drugs and life at the top of the eyewear empire in a podcast interview.
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Energy / Giglio Island unveils a pier powered by sun, wind and waves
The innovative floating platform uses renewable energy to power port services and recharge boats, helping reduce emissions along the Tuscan coast.
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Motorsport / Dallara invests €80 million in new driving simulators
The Italian racing carmaker is building new simulators in Italy and the US while using AI to cut aerodynamic calculations from eight hours to just ten seconds.
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Healthcare / Italy ranks among Europe’s leaders in organ donation and transplants
With 30.9 deceased donors per million people in 2025, Italy ranks second among major European countries and leads the EU in liver and heart transplants.
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