The Latest Breaking News from Rome

Espresso Riviera: This night train will whisk passengers from Rome to the French coast this summer

The blissfully named Espresso Riviera is returning to the rails after a successful summer season last year.

Euronews · May 28, 2025

Dior show packs drama and intrigue in Fellini-inspired love letter to Rome

Haute couture mixes with theatricality in Maria Grazia Chiuri’s deeply personal show, with hints this may be designer’s swan song

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025

Richard Carapaz vows to 'go for it, all the way to Rome' after lighting up Giro d’Italia in mountains on stage 16

2019 winner now just 31 seconds from the Maglia Rosa after violent late attack on San Valentino climb

Cycling Weekly · May 27, 2025

Artist Caravaggio's faith shines in new Rome exhibit and at churches run by Pope Leo XIV's order

The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Alcaraz fears ‘dangerous’ Sinner as rivals prepare for French Open duel

The top two seeds could meet each other in a grand slam final for the first time while Iga Swiatek is aiming to continue her dominance of the women’s event

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025

Walk this epic pilgrimage route around Rome to visit its seven most magnificent churches

For a particularly meaningful way to visit Rome’s major churches - and to sidestep the crowds - try following in the footsteps of a 16th-century saint.

Euronews · May 24, 2025

Crunch time for Giro d'Italia sprinters – Who hasn't won yet, and what are their chances?

Only two sprints left in Italy, with the fast finishes so far won by four different riders

Cycling News · May 23, 2025

Iran-US nuclear talks made some 'but not conclusive progress,' mediator Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed.

Euronews · May 23, 2025

Tourist caught by Rome police with 30kg marble artefact on electric scooter ‘for souvenir’

The suspect reportedly told police that he wanted the 30kg marble artefact as a souvenir from his holiday to Italy

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Jannik Sinner braced for hostile crowd in Roland Garros opener

The Italian world number one takes on Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the French Open first round.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025