Migrant rescue ship docks in Italian port despite ban
An Italian rescue ship with 46 migrants on board has docked without incident in the Italian port of Lampedusa despite an explicit ban after declaring a state of emergency.
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Travel: Puglia, the heel of Italy, is simply bootiful
Any trip to Italy usually involves sunshine, idyllic landscapes and good food and wine, so imagine being able to enjoy all three while staying in what feels like your very own castle.
Italian firefighters douse flames from air after Stromboli eruption
Firefighters using helicopters and motorboats are continuing to douse fires ignited by a volcanic eruption on the Sicilian island of Stromboli.
Aid ship captain arrested after migrants step on to Italian island
The captain of a German aid ship was arrested after the vessel docked without permission at a tiny Mediterranean island, ramming an Italian border police motorboat blocking its way.
France hits all-time temperature record as Europe battles heatwave
Schools are dousing pupils with water and nursing homes are equipping the elderly with hydration sensors as Europe battles a record-setting heatwave.
Heatwave puts Italy and France on highest weather alert
France’s national weather service issued its highest-level danger alert as it warned that parts of the country could expect temperatures to reach an “exceptional peak” on Friday amid a record-setting heatwave in Europe.
Italian woman who was Europe’s oldest person dies aged 116
A 116-year-old Italian woman who authorities say was the oldest person in Europe and the second oldest in the world has died.
Mancini praises players as Italy hit back to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina
Italy manager Roberto Mancini praised the character of his side after they came from behind to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 in their Euro 2020 Group J qualifier in Turin.
Insigne and Verratti inspire Italy to comeback win over Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lorenzo Insigne helped Italy come from behind to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 in their Euro 2020 Group J qualifier in Turin, where Marco Verratti scored a late winner.
Mancini demands ‘the best Italy’ in clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Head coach Roberto Mancini will make a number of unnamed changes as Italy take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Tuesday night’s Euro 2020 qualifier.
Livestock farmers in Sardinia plagued by swarms of locusts
An unusually large swarm of local locusts, estimated in the millions, is plaguing farmers raising sheep and other livestock in Sardinia.