Italy

Ukrainian man arrested in Italy over involvement in Nord Stream pipelines blast

Italian police on Wednesday arrested a Ukrainian man allegedly involved in the 2022 detonation of the Nord Stream pipelines carrying gas from Russia to Germany. German authorities confirmed the arrest and stated that the man identified only as Serhiy K.

Italian orienteer Mattia Debertolis dies after collapse at World Games in China

An unfortunate incident has struck the ongoing World Games in China as an Italian orienteer Mattia Debertolis died a few days after collapsing during an event in Chengdu.

History Today: When US dropped ‘Fat Man’ on Japan’s Nagasaki

August 9, 1945 marks the day when the US dropped its second atomic bomb, the ‘Fat Man’, on the Japanese city of Nagasaki, killing up to 75,000 people and bringing an end to World War II. On this day, the construction of Italy's iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa also began in 1173

Italy approves world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily. Why it matters

Italy has approved the construction of the world’s longest suspension bridge to connect Sicily with the mainland — an ambitious plan decades in the making. While hailed as a strategic and economic game-changer, the €13.5 billion (15.8 billion USD) Messina Strait Bridge faces environmental opposition, seismic safety concerns and scrutiny over mafia infiltration

AgustaWestland chopper case: Key accused Michel says 'corruption happened in Italy, not India'

Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AugustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal case, has said that the corruption related to the deal took place in Italy and not in India

Italy summons Russian envoy over President Mattarella's inclusion in ‘Russophobe’ list

The Italian government said on Wednesday that it would summon the Russian ambassador to protest against President Sergio Mattarella being included in a list compiled by Moscow of Western leaders accused of anti-Russian sentiment

How are flamingos threatening Italy’s iconic risotto dish?

Italy’s prized risotto rice is facing an unusual threat: flamingos. These elegant birds have invaded flooded rice fields in Ferrara, disrupting the germination process by stirring up the soil with their feet while foraging. Farmers are facing crop losses of up to 90 per cent

How hero sniffer dog’s killing with nail-filled sausages has caused outrage in Italy

Bruno, a seven-year-old dog known to help find missing and vulnerable people, was found dead in his shed in Italy. It was later revealed that he died from internal bleeding after eating sausages laced with hidden nails. The brutal killing of the canine has led to massive outrage and condemnation across the country, including from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Who is the Chinese hacker the US is accusing of stealing vaccine secrets?

A Chinese tech worker, Xu Zewei, was arrested in Milan at the request of the US for allegedly hacking American Covid-19 vaccine research during the pandemic. Tied to the Chinese state-linked Hafnium group, Xu now faces extradition, putting Italy in a diplomatic bind between Washington and Beijing

Nutella prices to spike? Why your beloved spread may soon cost more

Nutella prices may soon climb after Turkey — the world’s top hazelnut producer — was hit by a devastating spring frost that wiped out large swathes of crops. As the firm behind the brand faces rising raw material costs, global supply shortages loom. Could this climate-driven event mean higher prices for your favourite hazelnut spread?