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Inter Milan pulled off a stunning comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Como 4-3 and move nine points clear at the top of Italy's Serie A. The thrilling victory puts the Milanese club within touching distance of their second consecutive championship.
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner captured his third major tournament of 2025, defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to return to the top of world rankings. At just 24, he's extended his winning streak to an impressive 22 matches in the sport's elite Masters series.
Yemaneberhan Crippa made history by winning the Paris Marathon for Italy with a personal best time, while Ethiopia's Shure Demise shattered the women's course record by over a minute. Two incredible athletes showed the world what dedication and perseverance can achieve on the streets of Paris.
When an Italian Olympic champion showed Pope Leo his gold medal at the Vatican, the pontiff playfully pretended to pocket it. The heartwarming moment went viral with over two million views.
A historic Italian palace just became a massive interactive playground where visitors walk across a 90-square-meter Risk board and play 60 different games spanning centuries. The exhibition proves that rolling dice together still beats scrolling alone.
Researchers in Italy built tiny 3D brain models to test treatments for a childhood brain tumor, bringing hope for safer and more effective therapies. The breakthrough lets scientists study the disease more accurately than ever before.
The European Space Agency is offering African researchers a year in Italy to study Earth observation technology, complete with €2,500 monthly stipends and scientific networking funds. The fellowship aims to build Africa's capacity in satellite data analysis for everything from crop monitoring to climate tracking.
A major restoration at Rome's Colosseum has uncovered original entrance columns and ancient seat numbers buried underground for hundreds of years. Visitors can now walk the arena's true perimeter and see how Romans found their seats almost 2,000 years ago.
A coastal Italian town spent $1.3 million to transform a dictator's summer home into a beacon of democratic values. The move ensures the historic property won't become a gathering place for extremists.
Italy is bringing together wildlife experts and government officials to modernize the country's animal rescue system. The April conference addresses new laws reshaping how the nation saves injured and orphaned wild animals.
Australian rugby player Josh Flook spent his whole life hearing he was too small to compete at the highest level. Now he's heading to Italy to prove everyone wrong.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, from Brazil's first-ever Winter Games medal to a Norwegian skier winning six golds. Athletes from around the globe turned Italy's snowy slopes into a stage for historic achievements.
Croatia's Adriatic coast just became the most booked summer destination in the entire European Union, beating traditional favorites like France, Spain, and Italy. The region's sparkling waters, historic towns, and island adventures drew 34 million overnight bookings last summer.
Italy is fighting back against coastal erosion with millions in protective infrastructure after losing 31 kilometers of shoreline. Dozens of communities are installing underwater barriers and restoring beaches to protect their iconic coasts.
An Italian company has laid out an ambitious four-year plan to bring super-efficient perovskite solar panels from the lab to your rooftop. The breakthrough could make clean energy cheaper and more powerful than ever before.
After Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Canada launched a heartwarming jersey swap in Toronto's Little Italy. Italian-Canadian fans traded their Azzurri blue for Team Canada red while keeping their original jerseys.
Archaeologists working in steaming hot water near Tuscany's public baths have uncovered perfectly preserved bronze statues, coins, and sacred offerings from a shared Etruscan-Roman sanctuary. The discovery, called Italy's most significant archaeological find since the famous Riace Bronzes, reveals an ancient story of healing and peaceful coexistence.
Valentina Greggio just became the fastest woman ever on skis, reaching 154 mph and breaking her own world record she set nearly a decade ago. The Italian speed skiing legend's latest achievement adds to her unmatched career of 55 World Cup wins and six world titles.
Italy's Argotec just opened its first American satellite factory near Kennedy Space Center, promising to triple its U.S. workforce in two years as part of a $25 million bet on America's growing space programs. The move signals something bigger: foreign space companies see huge opportunity in U.S. defense and NASA missions.
Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Italy in a penalty shootout to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. The Dragons' Nest stadium in Zenica erupted in celebration as fans poured into the streets to mark the historic achievement.
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