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Italy's national elections to be held on Sept. 25 -RAI reporter

Italy's national elections will be held on Sept. 25, the journalist who covers the Italian presidency for state broadcaster RAI said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jul 21, 2022

Several dead after chunk of Alpine glacier strikes hikers in Italy

A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and slid down a mountainside, slamming into more than a dozen hikers on a popular trail on the peak. At least four people were killed, Italy's state television said, and seven others were injured.

France 24 · Jul 3, 2022

Alpine Glacier Chunk Detaches, Killing Hikers

A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and slid down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail on the peak killing at least five and injuring eight, authorities said. Italian RAI state television said the fatalities numbered six,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 3, 2022

Will Eurovision 2023 be held in Ukraine? Questions if war torn country able to host

Looking ahead to May next year, fans are wondering if they will be able to attend the contest in the war torn country which is locked in battle with invading nation Russia

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2022

Regional Australia Institute calls on policymakers to diversify responses to housing crisis

The institute identifies regional housing markets that are failing and stagnant, and offers solutions to the crisis.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Italy launches inquiry into Kremlin disinformation

Investigation follows suspicions some Russian commentators appearing on TV networks could be on Putin’s payroll

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Italy launches security probe as tempers fray over Russians on TV

An Italian parliamentary panel has opened an investigation into "disinformation" on television amid a heated debate over the frequent appearance of Russian guests on the country's news programmes during the war in Ukraine.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Scott Morrison commits to regional jobs ahead of federal election, but vacancy rate hits record high

Scott Morrison has promised a regional jobs boom, but the latest figures paint a grim picture for employers as they struggle with a vacancy rate that has nearly doubled since 2019.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

Ukraine latest: Russia claims destruction of armoured vehicle plant near Kyiv, warns US of 'consequences' for helping Ukraine

The Kremlin warns the US and NATO against providing Ukraine with advanced weaponry as Pope Francis emphasises reconciliation between Ukraine and Russia.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2022

Ukraine war weighs on pope's Good Friday Colosseum ritual

The war in Ukraine was looming over the traditional Good Friday Colosseum procession in Rome, after the Vatican's choice of a Russian woman to be among the cross-bearers angered Ukrainians

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022