The Latest Breaking News from Rome

Spain to introduce retaliatory border checks on travellers from Italy

Rome had earlier said it "does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control."

Euronews · Aug 7

Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman structure near the Colosseum with mosaics resembling firefighters' barracks

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a second-century building adjacent to the iconic Colosseum in Rome. This newly found structure boasts intricate mosaics and elaborately painted ceilings, hinting at its significant role in ancient society. While it bears resemblance to known firefighters' barracks from that era, some experts speculate…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Surprise discovery as ancient domus uncovered beneath restoration site in Rome

A routine restoration project on Rome's Caelian Hill has led to the discovery of an ancient Roman building decorated with mosaics, frescoes and painted ceilings. Archaeologists have uncovered eight rooms dating back to the second century AD.

Euronews · Aug 7

Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks continue

JERUSALEM - Israel on Thursday reported its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing US-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks

Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks for a southern town,…

France 24 · Aug 5

Hundreds camp in Rome heatwave as Meloni government cracks down on squats

Spin Time provides homes, food banks and after-school clubs but the authorities have locked out residents

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Italian garbagemen help recover lost 1 mln euro lottery ticket

ROME - A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it, the waste management company told AFP.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4

Seventh round of talks between Lebanon and Israel under way in Rome

Lebanon and Israel began a new round of United States-sponsored direct talks in Rome on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's south. But critics, including Hezbollah, say the talks amount to a "surrender" by Lebanon.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome to discuss Hezbollah disarming

This week's negotiations are the seventh round of Washington-mediated talks since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.

Euronews · Aug 4

Science, religion, and political omens: the meaning of eclipses in ancient Rome

On August 12, Europe – in particular the Iberian peninsula – will look to the sky to witness a historic solar eclipse. We already know when it will begin, how long it will last, and what part of the sun will be hidden behind the moon. Apps on our phones…

The Conversation · Aug 3