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The Latest Breaking News from Sicily

Southern Europe still battling wildfires as Spain declares national emergency in Madrid region

Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles blazes across Sicily.

Euronews

More than 20,000 evacuated as southern Europe ravaged by huge wildfires amid scorching 44C heatwave

As the continent experiences yet another heatwave exceeding 40C, wildfires are also raging across Sicily

The Independent UK

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Spain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave is exacerbating wildfires across Europe, impacting multiple nations. Sicily has seen over a thousand firefighting operations and Sicily is at the highest risk. Greece and Cyprus are also experiencing…

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How making pasta helped Isabella Barbato survive cancer and grief

After surviving cancer and losing both her parents to the disease, Isabella Barbato found comfort in the kitchen. Siobhan McNally meets the Sicilian cook turning family recipes, grief and memory into ‘Pasta Therapy’

The Independent UK

Wildfires ravage Spain, France and Italy, killing three firefighters

Wildfires swept across southern Europe on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands of people to evacuate as extreme heat and dry conditions fuelled blazes in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain. Rescue teams battled dozens of fires amid warnings over increasingly severe weather events.

France 24

Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain

ROME - Wildfires raged on Wednesday in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain, sparking thousands of evacuations and claiming the life of an Italian firefighter.

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Chicago college student breaks down in tears over alleged $100K in debt, wishes her parents had never left Sicily. Then her reality gets criticized

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Wildfires sweep Sicily as Europe battles extreme heat and soaring fire risk

Several wildfires burned across the Italian island of Sicily on Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of residents as firefighters worked to contain the spread. Other European countries are also battling wildfires fuelled by hot, dry weather, with scientists warning that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme heat…

The Times of India

The best small ship cruises to explore the settings and story of The Odyssey

Cruise Editor Marc Shoffman reveals the best small ship cruises to follow the tale of The Odyssey

The Independent UK

This Week in History: Gunfire in US Congress, massacre in Srebrenica, and a Mafia murder in Sicily

Explore how major events between 20 and 26 May were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

Welcome to ‘The Odyssey summer’: Visit these locations for a blockbuster set-jetting trip

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer's epic poem is one of the year’s most anticipated new movies. Here we look at The Odyssey’s film locations and the destinations inspiring a blockbuster set-jetting holiday.

Euronews

Dua Lipa and Husband Callum Turner Turn Up the Romance in Italy

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are showing true love stories like in movies. The couple got married earlier this year and now they are enjoying their honeymoon in Italy. The images that were shared shows how the couple is welcoming their new and exciting phase of life. Their Wedding was…

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Sicily Security Guard Turns Predator As Aussie Tourist Narrowly Escapes Second Kidnapping Bid In One Day

A Melbourne executive narrowly escaped two alleged kidnapping attempts in Sicily, highlighting the risks faced by solo female travellers. The incidents have led her to postpone property renovation plans.

International Business Times UK

Mount Etna erupts as lava pours from Europe’s most active volcano

Orange lava lit up Sicily’s sky with red flashes as authorities issued an alert for flights

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Euronews

Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna

Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, sending bright orange lava down the volcano's slopes as drone footage and ground images capture the spectacular flow.

Euronews

Italy’s luxury portfolio expands with new openings from Hyatt, IHG and Dior Spa

Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongside a permanent Dior Spa set among the hills of Sicily.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin admits to having ‘problems’ in invasion and warns of fuel shortage from Kyiv’s strikes

Putin admits fuel supply problems have created shortages in Russia as Kyiv continues attacks on his oil refineries

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: Venezuela earthquake death toll soars as over 27,000 missing

Venezuela earthquake death toll soars as more than 27,000 still missing World Cup fans injured as car crashes into crowd in Mexico The secret group chat European leaders used to ‘deal with Trump’ Boy, 3, dies after he became trapped inside parents’ car in Paris Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted…

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Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted off Sicily – what we know

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Macron says France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily

It comes after the UK announced earlier this month that it had intercepted and boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker "Smyrtos" in the English Channel.

The Conversation

The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why

The Caspian Sea, the largest inland body of water on Earth, is shrinking. Not fluctuating, not entering another natural cycle, but shrinking.

Fashion Times

The Chanel Gown Dua Lipa Wore in Sicily Is Everything Luxury Weddings Are Made Of

Dua Lipa's custom Chanel Haute Couture gown stole the show at her Sicily wedding. Discover the breathtaking details behind one of the biggest celebrity wedding style moments of 2026.

Evening Standard

‘Mr and Mrs’: Dua Lipa shares more pictures from wedding to Callum Turner

The couple got married at a small ceremony in London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall in May, before reportedly having a three-day second wedding in Sicily.

The Guardian - UK

Pink flamingos and shimmering lemon groves: exploring Sicily’s Vendicari nature reserve

This wetland south of Syracuse was saved from developers and preserved as an unspoilt haven for migratory birds

The Times of India

The world has 193 countries, but only one is named after a real woman; story begins nearly 1,700 years ago

Country names often arrive carrying layers of history that are easy to overlook. Some preserve the memory of dynasties, some echo ancient tribes, and others trace their roots to geography that predates written records. Hidden among them is a small Caribbean nation whose name stands apart for an unusual reason.…

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