The Latest Breaking News from Italy

From Sehitler to Armstrong: 10 female footballers set for breakthrough in 2026

Today’s newsletter looks at 10 superlative talents who are ready to take the next step in the coming 12 months

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

MotoGP 2026: Team launches and pre-season testing schedule

Here’s your one-stop guide to the 2026 MotoGP season as teams begin their preparation for the final year of the current technical rule cycle

Autosport · Jan 1

Inside scoop: the 2,500-year history of ice-cream

We all scream for ice-cream, especially as temperatures soar in the summer. Ancient civilisations had the same desire for a cold, sweet treat to cope with heat waves.

The Conversation · Dec 31, 2025

Italian rail operator teams up with US fund to expand French services

Italy's state rail operator Ferrovie dello Stato has said it will increase operations in its Trenitalia France unit, via a billion-dollar joint venture with US private equity fund Certares.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2025

Amazon Says No to Drone Deliveries in Italy After Regulatory Review

Amazon halts its drone delivery plans in Italy due to regulatory and business challenges, despite successful test flights.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2025

Most Europeans think state pensions will become unaffordable, polling shows

YouGov survey finds many say payments are too low and oppose reforms such as raising retirement age or cuts

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

The mood was jubilant at Italy’s far-right Atreju festival. But has Meloni’s success peaked?

The PM has been lauded for Italy’s growing role on the world stage. But poverty and precarity are forcing vast numbers to emigrate, says Florence-based writer Jamie Mackay

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

The eight best wine subscriptions in the US let you uncork and unwind at home

From a sparkling wine club to a small business that delivers nationwide, we tested eight wine clubs that satisfied different tastes and needs

The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025

Italian police arrest nine and seize €8 million in Hamas financing probe

Investigators said the money also supported families of people involved in suicide attacks or imprisoned for terrorism offences, which prosecutors argued strengthened Hamas' operational capacity.

Euronews · Dec 27, 2025

A child is born: Italians celebrate village’s first baby in 30 years

Feted birth of bambina Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights sticky national debate over country’s ‘demographic winter’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025