'The Giro is not over' - Jonas Vingegaard cautious but in control as he looks to secure Giro d'Italia maglia rosa in Rome Visma-Lease a Bike leader embracing racing in pink as Giro hits crucial final week Cycling News · May 25
Rare Rubens notebook sheet goes on display in artist’s home city of Antwerp Double-sided page featuring a sketch and text sheds new light on the baroque master and his time living in Rome The Guardian - UK · May 25
'What happened? The breakaway won' - Sprinters left stunned in Milan after Fredrik Dversnes snatches victory Jonathan Milan struggles to understand another defeat as Paul Magnier admits the Milan circuit disrupted the chase Cycling News · May 24
EasyJet London flight forced to divert to Rome due to power bank charging in passenger’s luggage Airline says captain took the decision out of precaution and stressed the aircraft landed safely The Independent UK · May 24
'We have two shots left to achieve our Mission Giro' - Unibet Rose Rockets target Milan and Rome sprints with Dylan Groenewegen Innovative wild card team learning fast on their Grand Tour debut Cycling News · May 24
This Artist Drew All Over a Hotel Suite in Rome, and It'll Make You Rethink How Much Drama You Should Bring to Your Own Walls Michael McGregor's sprawling murals for The Art Suite of Casa Monti Roma said it loud and clear: bring on the color Livingetc · May 24
'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
High mountains set to inspire and ignite Giro d'Italia GC battle behind Jonas Vingegaard while heat could be a factor Thymen Arensman, Felix Gall, Ben O'Connor, Jai Hindley, Michael Storer and Derek Gee-West in a battle for the podium and top five in Rome Cycling News · May 22
2026 Roland Garros Women’s Seed Report: Aryna Sabalenka Is the Favorite in an Open Field The French Open title is up for grabs, with a handful of viable contenders vying for the championship trophy. Sports Illustrated · May 22
Why Novak Djokovic can still threaten Jannik Sinner supremacy at French Open This French Open looks like Jannik Sinner’s for the taking, with his main rival having withdrawn - but the Carlos Alcaraz-shaped hole in the draw provides a prime opportunity for a legend of the sport to disrupt this season’s narrative The Independent UK · May 22
Funny old world: The week's offbeat news From Donald Trump's fans in Bangladesh to a scandal over "hot" priests in Rome. - Fallen angels - In a shock akin to the pope embracing Buddhism, a "sexy priest" who adorns thousands of calendars sold to tourists in Rome has revealed that he was never a man of the… The Economic Times · May 22
‘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
The Guardian - UK · May 21 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
International Business Times 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.
Sports Illustrated · 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.
The Guardian - UK · 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 Independent UK · May 21 New luxury sleeper train will take you from Rome to Istanbul – with an eyewatering cabin fee IN FULL
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
Newslaundry · May 21 ‘Nothing short of a miracle’: How primetime TV lost its mind over a one-rupee toffee Earlier this week, Prime Minister Modi gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a packet of Melody toffees. Meloni posted a video. It went viral. And primetime Indian television, in a moment of collective editorial judgment, went what kids these days call “ape s**t”.
The Independent UK · May 21 I recreated my own Roman Holiday on a Vespa tour of Italy’s capital Emma Cook heads to Rome for a hair-raising scooter ride ahead of the design classic’s 80th birthday
The Economic Times · May 21 PM Modi, Italy PM Meloni plant Black Mulberry sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a black mulberry plant in Rome. This initiative promotes environmental consciousness. The leaders elevated India-Italy ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. They discussed expanding cooperation in trade, technology, and defense. Both nations aim to boost bilateral trade significantly.
The Independent UK · May 20 Hot priest scandal: Star of Rome’s infamous calendar reveals truth after fakery claims Officially named Calendario Romano, each edition showcases 12 black-and-white portraits of men, mostly in clerical attire
The Economic Times · May 20 Parishram hi safalta ki kunji hai: Italian PM Meloni flaunts Hindi to highlight India-Italy ties Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised the deepening India-Italy relationship during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The two nations have elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. Discussions focused on boosting bilateral trade to 20 billion euros by 2029 and expanding cooperation in technology and defense. The visit marks…