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Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way

Tariffs are back in the headlines this week, with United States President Donald Trump introducing sweeping new tariffs of at least 10% on a vast range of goods imported to the US. For some countries and goods, the tariffs will be much higher.

The Conversation

Australia and New Zealand are plagued by ‘tall poppy syndrome’. But would a cure be worse than the disease?

The original tall poppies bloomed in the garden of Tarquin the Proud, last king of Rome. To communicate that his enemies should be defeated by killing their leaders, he is said to have decapitated the tallest flowers with a stick.

The Conversation

Italian police increase security at Tesla dealerships after 17 cars destroyed in Rome fire

State police anti-terrorism unit investigating whether blaze in Torre Angela was started by anarchists

The Guardian - UK

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Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visit

The Guardian - UK

British tourist dies after gas explosion destroys B&B in Rome

Grant Paterson’s colleagues described him as a ‘larger-than-life character’ in a tribute

The Independent UK

Tourist dies after gas explosion in Rome

Grant Paterson’s CalMac colleagues offered their support to his family, and described him as a ‘larger-than-life character’ in a tribute.

Evening Standard

Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion

A SCOTTISH tourist has passed away in Rome after an explosion caused third-degree burns to 75 of his body

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Police investigate after more than a dozen Teslas burned in Rome

The incident is the latest in a series of suspected arson attacks targeting Elon Musk's company.

Euronews

Multiple Teslas destroyed in possible arson in Rome

The fire, which started early on Monday, seriously damaged or destroyed 17 cars

The Independent UK

Tesla Fire Destroys 17 Vehicles In Rome: What We Know So Far

Rome's fire service is currently investigating a blaze that destroyed at least 17 Tesla vehicles early Monday morning at one of the American automaker's stores. Fortunately, no personal injuries were reported, but local authorities are looking into the possibility of vandalism.

InsideEVs

In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?

Once yelled at women seen to be pestering or annoying – or at feminists questioning and threatening the status quo – “harpy” has long been used as a derogatory term targeting women.

The Conversation

Bagnaia focused on Qatar as recovery point in MotoGP title battle

A few days ago, at the launch of a new sports road bike in Rome, Ducati Team CEO Claudio Domenicali claimed that Francesco Bagnaia’s season would really begin in Qatar — where a run of tracks more suited to his taste begins.

Autosport

Mel Gibson sets production date for Resurrection Of The Christ

Mel Gibson will start work on 'The Resurrection Of The Christ' in August,Rome’s Cinecittà Studios CEO Manuela Cacciamani had let slip.

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Jess Warner-Judd: ‘I want to finish my track career on my terms, not epilepsy’s’

After her seizure in Rome last June, Jess Warner-Judd tells Ben Bloom about rebuilding her health and running career and plans for a final summer on the track

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Scots tourist in 'critical condition' after explosion in Rome

A Scottish tourist remains in critical condition after an explosion caused third-degree burns to 75 per cent of his body ...

Euronews

Romans celebrate Pope Francis release from hospital with new gelato flavour, 'Hallelujah'

Catholics celebrated Pope Francis’s release from hospital not only with a shout of “Hallelujah,” but also perhaps a cone – the launch of the new gelato flavour has launched in Rome, in a coincidental nod to the pontiff’s love of the sweet treat.

Evening Standard

British tourist 'fighting for life' after gas explosion at B&B in Rome

The 54-year-old man was pulled from the rubble of the two-storey building at around 9am on Saturday

The Independent UK

Rescuers pull British tourist from rubble after Italian B&B explodes

A British tourist is reportedly ‘fighting for his life’ with 70 per cent burns, after a B&B apartment collapsed in Rome following a gas explosion.

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The Independent UK

Scottish tourist seriously injured in hospital after Rome explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from East Kilbride, has reportedly been left severely burned after the blast.

The National (Scotland)

Scot in hospital following 'gas explosion' at B&B in Rome

A man from East Kilbride is in hospital following a "gas explosion" at his B&B in Rome, Italy.

The Independent UK

Hallelujah! A day to celebrate the Pope's release from the hospital — and his beloved gelato

“Hallelujah!”

The Independent UK

Pope Francis makes public appearance in Rome as he is discharged

Pope Francis makes first appearance from window of Rome hospital ahead of discharge

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis greets crowds in Rome before discharge from hospital

Pontiff says he has ‘had the opportunity to experience the Lord’s patience’ and pays tribute to ‘tireless care’ of medics

Euronews

Pope Francis leaves hospital after five weeks of treatment for pneumonia

A weak and frail Pope Francis has left the hospital and has gone home to the Vatican after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia.

Evening Standard

Pope Francis makes first public appearance in five weeks from hospital balcony

Pope Francis made his first public appearance in more than five weeks on Sunday, waving from a balcony at Rome's Gemelli hospital before being discharged.

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