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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
May 30, 2026Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
May 29, 2026Italy busts money-laundering ring tied to mafia boss Messina Denaro - Reuters
Italy busts money-laundering ring tied to mafia boss Messina Denaro Reuters
May 28, 2026Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round - Reuters
Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round Reuters
May 28, 2026ECB tells banks to invest more to get a grip on AI security risk - Reuters
ECB tells banks to invest more to get a grip on AI security risk Reuters
May 27, 2026Pope Leo apologises for Church's historic role in slavery - Reuters
Pope Leo apologises for Church's historic role in slavery Reuters
May 25, 2026With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change - Reuters
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change Reuters
May 25, 2026Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute - Reuters
Pope Leo decries 'dizzying' profits earned by companies that pollute Reuters
May 23, 2026Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.
May 22, 2026Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking.
May 22, 2026Toffees and selfies: 'Melodi' duo steal spotlight at Italy-India talks - Reuters
Toffees and selfies: 'Melodi' duo steal spotlight at Italy-India talks Reuters
May 20, 2026Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
May 20, 2026Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
May 19, 2026Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
May 18, 2026Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
May 16, 2026Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search and rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
May 16, 2026Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives
Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.
May 14, 2026Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness - Reuters
Italy says ciao to Princess Kate on her first overseas trip since illness Reuters
May 13, 2026Exclusive: Neymar World Cup call based on fitness and form, not sentiment, Ancelotti tells Reuters - Reuters
Exclusive: Neymar World Cup call based on fitness and form, not sentiment, Ancelotti tells Reuters Reuters
May 12, 2026Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, report says - Reuters
Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, report says Reuters
May 10, 2026Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.
May 10, 2026Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks - Reuters
Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks Reuters
May 8, 2026A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice' - Reuters
A year into papacy, Leo finds his 'clarion voice' Reuters
May 6, 2026UK's Princess of Wales to visit Italy in first overseas trip since illness - Reuters
UK's Princess of Wales to visit Italy in first overseas trip since illness Reuters
May 5, 2026Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.
May 2, 2026ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger - Reuters
ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger Reuters
May 1, 2026Stellantis sinks on weak cash flows as tariff refunds lift profit - Reuters
Stellantis sinks on weak cash flows as tariff refunds lift profit Reuters
April 30, 2026Italy may extend excise duty cut on fuels, seeks more lenient EU budget rules - Reuters
Italy may extend excise duty cut on fuels, seeks more lenient EU budget rules Reuters
April 28, 2026Ex-TV showgirl's pardon at centre of widening Italian scandal
Nicole Minetti was convicted of facilitating prostitution in connection with the notorious "bunga bunga" parties at Silvio Berlusconi's villa.
April 28, 2026Italy to extradite suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities, says source - Reuters
Italy to extradite suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities, says source Reuters
April 26, 2026Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports - Reuters
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports Reuters
April 22, 2026Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni - Reuters
Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV host insults to PM Meloni Reuters
April 21, 2026A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage - Reuters
A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage Reuters
April 17, 2026China touts Italy trade ties even as data casts doubt on rebalancing plan - Reuters
China touts Italy trade ties even as data casts doubt on rebalancing plan Reuters
April 17, 2026Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope - Reuters
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope Reuters
April 13, 2026Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.
April 10, 2026Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigned as chair - Reuters
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder Stefano Gabbana resigned as chair Reuters
April 10, 2026French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.
April 9, 2026Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says - Reuters
Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says Reuters
April 9, 2026Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles - Reuters
Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles Reuters
April 8, 2026On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest - Reuters
On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest Reuters
April 5, 2026Recalled Italian ambassador to return to Switzerland - Reuters
Recalled Italian ambassador to return to Switzerland Reuters
April 5, 2026Italy's Meloni flies to Gulf region in energy security push - reuters.com
Italy's Meloni flies to Gulf region in energy security push reuters.com
April 3, 2026Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup
Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italy agree to "mutually terminate" his contract after their failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.
April 3, 2026Gattuso leaves Italy job after missing out on World Cup again - reuters.com
Gattuso leaves Italy job after missing out on World Cup again reuters.com
April 3, 2026Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure - Reuters
Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure Reuters
April 2, 2026'The World Cup curse' - Italy sheds tears after missing out again - Reuters
'The World Cup curse' - Italy sheds tears after missing out again Reuters
April 1, 2026Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure
Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.
April 1, 2026Bosnia's Barbarez cool as ice after reaching World Cup in shootout with Italy - Reuters
Bosnia's Barbarez cool as ice after reaching World Cup in shootout with Italy Reuters
March 31, 2026Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup - Reuters
Gattuso apologises after Italy miss out on another World Cup Reuters
March 31, 2026Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time after shootout loss to Bosnia - Reuters
Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time after shootout loss to Bosnia Reuters
March 31, 2026Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry
Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.
March 31, 2026Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration - Reuters
Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration Reuters
March 31, 2026Italy investigates Sephora and Benefit over marketing skincare to children
The Italian Competition Authority said luxury goods giant LVMH appears to have adopted "particularly insidious" marketing strategies.
March 29, 2026Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars - Reuters
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars Reuters
March 29, 2026Italian teenager Antonelli wins Japanese GP to take championship lead - Reuters
Italian teenager Antonelli wins Japanese GP to take championship lead Reuters
March 29, 2026Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career.
March 26, 2026Gattuso's sleepless nights as Italy face fearless Northern Ireland
Manager Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland's young side will play without fear in Thursday's World Cup play-off against Italy.
March 26, 2026Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable
Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.
March 23, 2026Italy's Meloni loses justice referendum, denting her political aura - Reuters
Italy's Meloni loses justice referendum, denting her political aura Reuters
March 23, 2026Italy fines review platform Trustpilot $4.6 million for misleading consumers; shares slip - Reuters
Italy fines review platform Trustpilot $4.6 million for misleading consumers; shares slip Reuters
March 23, 2026Italians begin voting in high-stakes justice referendum - Reuters
Italians begin voting in high-stakes justice referendum Reuters
March 22, 2026Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?
The dry subject matter of this weekend's vote seems obscure but for many it is a vote on the PM.
March 22, 2026ECB to start lifting rates as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say - Reuters
ECB to start lifting rates as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say Reuters
March 20, 2026Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says - Reuters
Damaged Russian LNG tanker has reached Libyan waters, Italy says Reuters
March 18, 2026UniCredit CEO does not rule out improving terms of Commerzbank bid - Reuters
UniCredit CEO does not rule out improving terms of Commerzbank bid Reuters
March 18, 2026Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.
March 17, 2026Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico - Reuters
Venezuela stun Japan to reach WBC semi-finals, Italy eliminate Puerto Rico Reuters
March 15, 2026Pope Leo says Christians who start wars should go to confession - Reuters
Pope Leo says Christians who start wars should go to confession Reuters
March 13, 2026Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean - Reuters
Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean Reuters
March 13, 2026STMicroelectronics plans robots, retraining to avoid closures - Reuters
STMicroelectronics plans robots, retraining to avoid closures Reuters
March 13, 2026Parents accused of hiding daughter's HIV infection and neglect
The child did not see a doctor until she was six - and had not had any vaccinations, Italian media say.
March 12, 2026Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.
March 10, 2026How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? - Reuters
How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? Reuters
March 9, 2026Italy weighs fuel-tax cuts as firms warn of energy price surge from Middle East war - Reuters
Italy weighs fuel-tax cuts as firms warn of energy price surge from Middle East war Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump praises Italy PM Meloni's willingness to help in U.S.-Israel war with Iran - Reuters
Trump praises Italy PM Meloni's willingness to help in U.S.-Israel war with Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026How bid to impress wife's dad led Warburton to Paralympics
Fred Warburton took up ski racing in a bid to impress his Italian father-in-law - now he is competing for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics.
March 7, 2026Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production - Reuters
Italy defence minister urges arms industry to speed up production Reuters
March 7, 2026Italy plans to send air defence aid to Gulf states after Iranian strikes, Meloni says - Reuters
Italy plans to send air defence aid to Gulf states after Iranian strikes, Meloni says Reuters
March 5, 2026Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan
"Nitto" Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.
March 3, 2026Italy's defence minister stuck in Dubai with family - Reuters
Italy's defence minister stuck in Dubai with family Reuters
February 28, 2026Italy urges its citizens to leave Iran, be vigilant across Middle East - Reuters
Italy urges its citizens to leave Iran, be vigilant across Middle East Reuters
February 27, 2026Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy
The remains of Italy's patron saint have only been seen in public once before - for one day in 1978.
February 22, 2026Italy's RAI apologises after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team - Reuters
Italy's RAI apologises after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team Reuters
February 21, 2026Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war - Reuters
Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war Reuters
February 21, 2026Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.
February 21, 2026Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV chief to resign
Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.
February 19, 2026Italian state broadcaster's sports boss quits after Olympic commentary backlash - Reuters
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