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Did Cleopatra really die from a snake bite: The truth behind Egypt’s last queen’s mysterious death

For centuries, the death of Cleopatra has been wrapped in mystery, drama, and legend. Most people know the famous version of the story. The last queen of Egypt reportedly allowed a deadly snake to bite her inside her royal chamber after the fall of her kingdom to Rome. It is…

The Times of India

Middle East negotiations continue as US awaits Iranian response to latest peace proposal – as it happened

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the region

The Guardian - UK

More woe for racquet-smashing Demon in Rome exit

Struggling Alex de Minaur has suffered another early clay-court tournament exit, this time at the Italian Open in Rome.

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Bad day for Aussie women No.1s past and present in Rome

Ajla Tomljanovic has suffered the worst 33rd birthday present while Maya Joint's comeback to the court also ended in defeat at the Italian Open.

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Pope Leo XIV told his bank he was the pope to avoid flying 5,000 miles from Rome to Chicago. He didn’t get the reaction he was expecting

Even the Vatican has customer service problems.

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Jonas Vingegaard targets Grand Tour slam as Giro d’Italia begins in Bulgaria

Double Tour de France winner makes his debut when race begins on Friday and is the outstanding favourite for victory in Rome

The Guardian - UK

Who can beat Jonathan Milan? Analysing the sprinters of the Giro d'Italia

Italian racer headlines sprint line-up, but Kaden Groves and Dylan Groenewegen are among the other top challengers

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'Come in person': How a bank gave Pope Leo a reality check

Leo identified himself as Robert Prevost. The bank employee asked the required security questions, listened to him, and then delivered the verdict familiar to anyone who has ever dealt with institutional procedure: he would have to come in personally.

The Times of India

Aussie ace set for Rome return after Kasatkina setback

Australia's No.1 Maya Joint is set to return to the court after a two-month injury break, while Daria Kasatkina's encouraging progress has been checked in Rome.

AAP

'Tell The Truth!': Pope Leo XIV Rejects Donald Trump's Claim He Supports Nuclear Iran

Pope Leo XIV has rejected Donald Trump's claim that he is 'endangering Catholics' by backing a nuclear‑armed Iran, insisting the Church has always opposed nuclear weapons, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Rome for tense Vatican talks on Iran and US policy.

International Business Times UK

Italian jobs await Australia's top two in Rome exams

The top two Australian men will be presented with tough tasks against local favourites at the Italian Open as they seek to find form before the French Open.

AAP

Raducanu’s road leads from Rome to a French Open fitness race and questions beyond

Late withdrawal from Italian Open casts significant doubt over British player’s chances of competing at Roland Garros this month

The Guardian - UK

Emma Raducanu targets Strasbourg return to action after Italian Open withdrawal

The 23-year-old pulled out of a fourth consecutive event in Rome with a post-viral illness.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo surprises priests in southern Lebanon with message of peace

The holy men were visibly moved by the unexpected encounter

The Independent UK

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'We had to fight a different kind of mafia,' Magyar says ahead of talks with Meloni

The lack of information about what the leaders will discuss has led to speculation about how relations between Budapest and Rome might look after 16 years of Viktor Orbán's government.

The Independent UK

Giro d’Italia 2026 route, stage-by-stage guide and start list

The 2026 Giro d’Italia begins in Bulgaria for the first time before traversing 3,400km to the finish line in Rome

Euronews

Meloni -Trump tensions tested, can the US - Italy alliance hold?

Tensions between Meloni and Trump do not seem to threaten the privileged axis between Rome and Washington, shored up by US bases in Italy and Italian contracts.

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Aussie battles back from bagel to progress in Rome

Talia Gibson has made a fighting start on her debut on the clay of Rome, the Australian No.2 beating former world top-20 player Martina Trevisan to progress.

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The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Italian Open in latest setback

Raducanu is yet to play a match on clay this season with the French Open just weeks away

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu faces potential Coco Gauff rematch as Rome Open draw revealed

The British No 1 has not played since Indian Wells and is yet to start her clay-court season

The Independent UK

Jannik Sinner’s dominance is undeniable - is it also a worry?

The world No 1’s victory over Alexander Zverev in Madrid made him the first player in Masters history to win five consecutive events

The Independent UK

Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome's ancient baths

The Baths of Caracalla, near the Colosseum, provided a unique experience for Palestinian children and families evacuated from Gaza for medical care

The Guardian - UK

Marco Rubio to visit Rome, reportedly to ‘thaw’ US relations with Pope and Meloni

US secretary of state will be in Italian capital on Thursday and Friday, the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s papacy

The Guardian - US

Ancient Roman gravestone found in New Orleans back yard returned to Italy

Nearly 2,000-year-old artifact handed over by FBI matches piece missing from museum near Rome for decades

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu links up with former coach ahead of comeback at Italian Open

The British number one warmed up for Rome by reuniting with Andrew Richardson in Spain

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