The Latest Breaking News from Rome

'It's super important for me and our team' - Pressure builds on winless Jonathan Milan as sprinters set eyes on next Giro d'Italia sprint in Milan

Second last chance for a bunch sprint on Sunday's flat stage before final stage in Rome

Cycling News · May 23

'It would be a dream for me to take this jersey into Rome' - Jonas Vingegaard lays claim to Giro d'Italia's maglia rosa on punishing slopes of Pila

Danish star has now led in all three Grand Tours

Cycling News · May 23

Flotilla Activists Allege Israeli Forces Used a Gun to Sexually Assault Detainees as Italy Opens Criminal Investigation

Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla allege systematic abuse by Israeli forces, prompting prosecutors in Rome to investigate claims of kidnapping, torture and sexual assault. Israel denies the allegations.

International Business Times UK · May 23

‘Now is when the really decisive days begin’ – Vincenzo Nibali weighs in on Giro d’Italia general classification battle

Jonas Vingegaard remains heavy favourite to wear the pink jersey in Rome, according to the last Italian to win the Giro d'Italia

Cycling News · May 22

Tim Henman steps in to grand slam pay row to deter player protests at Wimbledon

Wimbledon will offer to create a new player council in a meeting with leading player representatives in Paris next week after an intervention by Tim Henman

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Rome's 'Sexy Priest' Calendar's Hidden Secret: Photoshoots Shows Not All Are Priests, Some Are Just Models

The 'sexy priest' calendar, a popular Vatican souvenir featuring models dressed as priests, has sparked debate over its artistic intent and marketing despite no Vatican involvement.

International Business Times UK · May 21

2026 Roland Garros Men’s Seed Report: Jannik Sinner vs. the Field

The top seed is the overwhelming favorite with his rival, Carlos Alcaraz, out of the French Open due to injury.

Sports Illustrated · May 21

‘Really entertaining in a horrible way’: the indestructible appeal of Tosca

With its screams, sex, bells and bloodshed Puccini’s opera was initially derided as a noisy disaster. Ahead of Glyndebourne’s first ever production, we look the ‘shabby little shocker’ that’s become one of opera’s most bankable masterpieces

The Guardian - UK · May 21

New luxury sleeper train will take you from Rome to Istanbul – with an eyewatering cabin fee

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The Independent UK · May 21

Orient Express launches luxury sleeper train from Rome to Istanbul – with cabins costing up to £47k

The luxury train journey spends five days rolling through Italy, Romania and Turkey

The Independent UK · May 21