The Latest Breaking News from Italy

World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?

Euronews · Jun 2

Alto Adige is the unusual part of Italy that’s perfect for families

Travel expert James Manning heads to Alto Adige, a peculiar corner of northern Italy that’s home to breathtaking mountains, a fascinating cultural mash-up and some of the world’s greatest family hotels

The Independent UK · Jun 2

6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Southern Italy

Tuesday morning saw a strong 6.2 magnitude earthquake shake Calabria and the southern regions of Italy, reaching as far as Naples and Palermo.

The Times of India · Jun 2

Lost star Matthew Fox explains why he moved to Italy

Lost star Matthew Fox explains why he quit life in Los Angeles and moved to Italy - revealing he wanted to spend more time with his family away from the spotlight.

BANG Premier · Jun 1

Global Market: Eurozone inflation stays above ECB target as fuel costs begin to filter through

Inflation across the euro zone’s four largest economies stayed above the European Central Bank’s 2% target for a third consecutive month in May, driven by rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions. With price pressures persisting in France, Germany, Italy and Spain, markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility of…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

SPO:Volpato named as coach backs young Socceroos to deliver

Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato is in Australia's 26-man squad for the World Cup and coach Tony Popovic is backing his young guns to deliver.

AAP · Jun 1

SPO:Volpato, uncapped striker in Socceroos World Cup squad

Former Italy prospect Cristian Volpato and uncapped striker Tete Yengi have been named in Socceroos coach Tony Popovic's 26-man squad for the World Cup.

AAP · May 31

'It's still hard for me to realise what has happened, that I've won all three Grand Tours' - Jonas Vingegaard emotional in Rome after Giro d'Italia victory

Dane struggles to realise he is now one of just eight riders to win all three Grand Tours

Cycling News · May 31

The Greatest Soccer No. 9s of All Time—Ranked

These 20 No. 9s rank among the greatest pure finishers in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

Italy Shuts Down Kanye West's 100,000-Person Concert Over Safety and Protests Due to His Antisemitic Remarks

Italian authorities cancelled Kanye West's concert in Reggio Emilia due to security concerns and protests over his antisemitic remarks, affecting his European tour plans.

International Business Times UK · May 31